Calvary of Notre-Dame-de-Tronoën
Calvaire de Tronoën
One of Brittany's oldest open-air stone calvaries, carved in the 15th century and standing beside a chapel among the dunes.
The Calvary of Tronoën was built around 1450–1470 and is considered the oldest surviving parish calvary in Brittany. Dozens of scenes from the life of Jesus are carved into the granite, and after more than five centuries of sea wind they remain vivid. Beside it stands the Gothic Chapel of Notre-Dame, isolated on the grassland of the dunes by the sea, with a melancholy atmosphere. Entry is free, and the calvary lies about 4 km from Pointe de la Torche.
Opening hours
All day (chapel hours vary)
Nearby sights
- Pointe de la Torche
- Phare d'Eckmühl
- Haliotika & Le Guilvinec Port
- Musée Bigouden
- Bénodet & Odet River
- Cap Coz
- Pointe de Beg-Meil
- Glénan Islands