Circuit of parish closes

Characteristic of rural religious architecture in lower Brittany.

 

The majority of parish closes in Brittany date back to the 16th and 17th centuries and are very much a part of the local culture.  They are a sign of the economic prosperity of the area.

The most well known parish closes are in the Finistère :
- Saint-Thégonnec
- Guimiliau
- Pleyben
- Sizun
- Plougastel-Daoulas, etc...