The Brouël chapel in Ambon, a must-see in Morbihan!

During your summer vacation in Ambon, don’t miss the opportunity to visit the Brouël chapel. It’s of interest both historically and as a tourist attraction. Here’s what you need to know.

Because of its history and the originality of its building, it can be used as a tourist attraction. So don’t hesitate to take a tour!

The chapel’s architecture: its main asset

The Brouël chapel has a beautiful granite facade. It became a parish grouping the hamlets of Brouël and Billion from the French Revolution to the present day. The chapel was dedicated to Notre Dame de Bon Secours. It features two powerful buttresses containing twin basket-handle doors. The doorway is surmounted by an extraordinary Gothic arch, embellished with hooks.

The interior of the chapel features a number of especially remarkable statues that are linked to the village of Brouël. These are the 16th-century statue of the Virgin Mary and the statue of St. Isidore. The latter is the oldest in the chapel and represents the patron saint of ploughmen and farmers. The two stained-glass windows beside the chapel represent, respectively, the Billion (the earth) and the Brouël (the sea). La chapelle des mille secours is Brouël’s noblest seigneury.

History of the Chapel of a Thousand Helpers in Brouël

The Chapelle des mille secours was built in the 16th century, around 1580. It is situated on a hilltop between the salt marshes and the old sand port. Its west facade was listed as a historic monument on May 14, 1925. A cross was erected next to the chapel in 1989.

This cross is composed of an ornate base, a white marble plaque and a eucharist of unknown origin. The stained glass windows were made by Jihel Bay in the village of Bethaton in 1983. They hark back to the events that marked the founding of the chapel. In 1640, a dwelling adjacent to the gable was built to house the chaplain.

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