intriguing calvary of the church of Guimiliau
Wednesday, 1 August 2018: hiking and visiting typical breton churches
After yesterday's day of leisure, we go exploring today. However, first we visit the local market that is situated in front of our hotel/around the harbour. It's fun with a lot of local products and of course the usual jewellery, dresses, t-shirts etc.
I couldn't resist buying a pair of earrings.
We travel to Huelgoat where we walked some trails. At least this holiday we use our hiking shoes 😏
The first path is along a 'brown' river, the second path is into the woods.
Next stop the Guimiliau Paris close, which is typical for this region and well preserved. The parish takes its name from Saint Miliau who was beheaded in 792 on his brother's orders. He is a saint called upon by those suffering from ulcers and rheumatism.
The parish close dates from the 16th and 17th-century and comprises an "arc de triomphe" style entrance, an ossuary, a bell-tower, an elaborate porch, a funeral chapel, a cemetery and a church with a baptistery, a pulpit, altarpieces, a sacristy, an organ, and the unusual Calvary at Guimiliau
entry of the church
Next is a visit to the other well preserved church of Saint Thegonnec
detail of the cavalry of St Thegonnec: Christ mocked
the cavalry of St Thegonnec
the crypt with a tableau of coloured sculptures
Dinner was in the restaurant of our hotel with a fishy dish with lots of tools; hard work 😏
the remains
Geen opmerkingen:
Een reactie posten