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Bénodet - L'hémisphère

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 04:20:38 +0000

L'hémisphère is a small restaurant in offering a fusion of different "cuisines". An interesting expercience!

Ceviche de dorade

lhemisphere-restaurant.business.site

Bénodet - Saint-Thomas

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 22:10:41 +0000

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In Bénodet existed a priory founded probably in 1231. The chapel was built at the end of the thirteenth. It was dedicated to Saint Thomas of Canterbury.

This small church is one of the oldest Gothic structures in Brittany. Of couse it got rebuilt and enlarged a couple of times. Last time after the bell tower was collapsed during a storm in 1836. While the widened nave is from the 15th the choir, seen here, is 13th century.

As Benodet had a commercial port trading fish in exchange for wine with the Bordeaux area it is not a surprise to find a votive chip here. It seem, that the church ship is squatted by a giant sea gull.

Bénodet - Saint-Thomas

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 21:56:06 +0000

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In Bénodet existed a priory founded probably in 1231. The chapel was built at the end of the thirteenth. It was dedicated to Saint Thomas of Canterbury.

This was a political statement. Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, was murdered in 1170, after Henry II of England (aka "Henry Plantagenet") in a conflict with Becket had asked "Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?". Thomas was canonized already three years later on 21 February 1173.

This small church is one of the oldest Gothic structures in Brittany. Of couse it got rebuilt and enlarged a couple of times. Last time after the bell tower was collapsed during a storm in 1836. While the widened nave is from the 15th the choir, seen here, is 13th century.

Bénodet - Saint-Thomas

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 21:34:42 +0000

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Bénodet - Harbour

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 13:18:14 +0000

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Benodet translates to the "Mouth" of the river "Odet" and since medieval times a commercial port existed here trading fish in exchange for wine with the Bordeaux area. Today the whole area is a "holiday region" so here are yachts and leisure boats now.

Pleyben - Saint Germain

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 22:02:22 +0000

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"Saint Germain" is in the center of the large "enclos paroissial" (Parish enclosure"), seen here. The enclosure comprises of the parish church, the calvary (left) and a funeral chapel/ ossuary (in the backdrop).

The construction of "Saint Germain" began in 1530. It was consecrated in 1583. Over the centuries, the church has undergone several restorations and reconstructions.

Pleyben - Saint Germain

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 07:21:47 +0000

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Pleyben - Saint Germain

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 08:02:52 +0000

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Pleyben - Saint Germain

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 08:52:41 +0000

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"Saint Germain" is in the center of the large "enclos paroissial".
The enclosure comprises of the parish church, the calvary and a funeral chapel/ ossuary.

The "Calvary on Pleyben" is the most massive calvary in Brittany. It was built in 1555 and at that time was attached to the narthex of the church. It was moved to this location in 1738. The calvary was constructed in the shape of a triumphal arch and has three crosses on it. It depicts 30 scenes from Christ´s life, staged on two levels.

To the very left is a "Pieta" under a canopy, Jesus flanked by two soldiers, a person on his knees - the "Denial of Saint Peter", the flagellation, Christ is in the pillory, surrounded by guards, the "Crowning of thorns". Above are the crucification and the resurrection. The soldiers are sleeping.

Pleyben - Saint Germain

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 13:47:58 +0000

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"Saint Germain" is in the center of the large "enclos paroissial".
The enclosure comprises of the parish church, the calvary and a funeral chapel/ ossuary.

The "Calvary on Pleyben" is the most massive calvary in Brittany. It was built in 1555 and at that time was attached to the narthex of the church. It was moved to this location in 1738. The calvary was constructed in the shape of a triumphal arch and has three crosses on it. It depicts 30 scenes from Christ´s life, staged on two levels.

To the very left Mary´s visit at Elizabeth (= the Visitation, Luke 1:39–56), the Nativity of Jesus, the Adoration of the Magi and (right) the Flight into Egypt. Seen above is Christ´s descent into hell (= "Harrowing of Hell").

Pleyben - Saint Germain

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 17:04:48 +0000

Martin M. Miles has posted:

"Saint Germain" is in the center of the large "enclos paroissial".
The enclosure comprises of the parish church, the calvary and a funeral chapel/ ossuary.

The construction of "Saint Germain" began in 1530. It was consecrated in 1583. Over the centuries, the church has undergone several restorations and reconstructions.

Over the nave is panelled wooden vault surrounded, dated to 1571. All the beams have polychrome carvings.

Pleyben - Saint Germain

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 21:01:41 +0000

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Pleyben - Saint Germain

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 22:06:29 +0000

Martin M. Miles has posted:

"Saint Germain" is in the center of the large "enclos paroissial".
The enclosure comprises of the parish church, the calvary and a funeral chapel/ ossuary.

The construction of "Saint Germain" began in 1530. It was consecrated in 1583. Over the centuries, the church has undergone several restorations and reconstructions.

The way to the portal is flanked by the 12 apostles.
Here are the six statues of the left side.

Pleyben - Saint Germain

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 08:41:12 +0000

Martin M. Miles has posted:

"Saint Germain" is in the center of the large "enclos paroissial".
The enclosure comprises of the parish church, the calvary and a funeral chapel/ ossuary.

The construction of "Saint Germain" began in 1530. It was consecrated in 1583. Over the centuries, the church has undergone several restorations and reconstructions.

The way to the portal is flanked by the 12 apostles. Here are the heads of the six statues of the right side.

Pleyben - Renault 4CV

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 08:57:57 +0000

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Members of "Melgven Auto Rétro" take a little sunday stroll with their neat and tidy favourites.

The car is probably a Renault 4CV. Renault produced these cars upto 1961. The Renault 4CV was very succesfull, more than 1 million cars were sold.

Plomeur - Groas Veur

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 22:53:30 +0000

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This christianized menhir, named "Groas Veur" ("The Great Cross"), stands just 200 meters east of the "Chapelle de Beuzec", seen in the background.

Plomeur - Chapelle de Beuzec

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 21:17:33 +0000

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Beuzec, now part of Plomeur, was an independent village upto the French Revolution. This church, dedicated to Saint Budoc, served the parish. The church was built within the 12th century (and enlarged in the 14th). What can be seen today is just the choir of the building, as the nave collapsed and got demolished during the 19th century.

Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 20:42:28 +0000

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Next to the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën is the large calvary, one of the landmarks of Brittany.

Erected 1450/1470, this is the oldest of the great calvaries in Brittany. The rectangular base measures 4,5m x 3,5m. Under the crucifiction are two friezes, depicting themes from the New Testament. There are lots of scenes and details.

Saint Jaques (aka Jacob, Jack, Jake, Jakob, Jakobus, James, Jim) dressed like a pilgrim.

Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 14:44:38 +0000

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Next to the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën is the large calvary, one of the landmarks of Brittany.

Erected 1450/1470, this is the oldest of the great calvaries in Brittany. The rectangular base measures 4,5m x 3,5m. Under the crucifiction are two friezes, depicting themes from the New Testament. There are lots of scenes and details.

Harrowing of Hell (aka "Descensus Christi ad Inferos"). Adam, Eve and the first of the "righteous men and women" can be seen, striding through the Hellmouth.

Chapelle Notre-Dame de Tronoën

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 13:15:54 +0000

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