Saint-Brieuc is home to many architectural and historic treasures created in the Art Deco style. Beyond the city centre, take a visit to the chapel of the Maison Saint-Yves β a colourful gem adorned with mosaics and frescoes.
The Maison Saint-Yves β a place of religious life β is open to all, and in particular to lovers of cultural heritage and art history. On Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the holidays, tours are offered by volunteers passionate about the treasures of the Maison Saint-Yves.
The cloister separates the various spaces and functions. Built in , this site borrows from the codes of this period, with concrete offering a clean and modern appearance, right up to the bell tower.
The library, spanning an entire wing, stores ancient works β some dating from the 17th century. A colossal fresco by a member of the Seiz Breur, Xavier de Langlais, depicts the arrival of the monk Brieuc here in the Bay in the 6th century β as the legend goes. This Seiz Breur movement marked a change in Breton ornaments. The colours used are a beautiful introduction to the chapel, which can be seen behind the stones of one of the wings.
Discover the Saint-Yves chapel. Light filters through the stained glass windows. The Saint-Yves chapel is unique. From the narthex, we see mosaics created by Odorico, an Italian whose work can be found across Rennes.
