Lanvellec

French commune
nomcommune=Lanvellec
native_name=Lanvaeleg


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x=30
y=76
lat_long=coord|48|37|11|N|3|32|06|W|region:FR_type:city
insee=22119
cp=22420
région=Bretagne
département=Côtes-d'Armor
arrondissement=Lannion
canton=Plestin-les-Grèves
maire=François Prigent
mandat=2001-2008
intercomm=Beg ar C'hra
alt mini=40
alt maxi=219 m
km²=18.92
sans=537
date-sans=1999
dens=28
date-dens=1999|

Lanvellec ( _br. Lanvaeleg) is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department in Bretagne in northwestern France.

Culture

The commune has a rich architectural and cultural heritage. The parish church of Saint-Brandan was rebuilt between 1852 and 1868. Within it, are some interesting items, including an organ, built in 1653 by the famous English organ builder, Robert Dallam. The organ fell into disrepair in the last century but was given historical monument status in 1971. Its restoration by the Italian organ builder, Formentelli, was aided by the mysterious recent reappearance of the 150 pipes belonging to it.

Numerous musical events take place in the commune throughout the year, in particular the Festival International de Musique Ancienne in the autumn.

The Gothic ossuary dating from the 15th Century is situated in the graveyard beside the church. It is one of the finest in Côtes d’Armor.

The charmingly-situated chapel of Saint-Goulven, dating from the 17th Century, possesses a coloured reredos, representing the Last Supper in relief. Its fountain dates from 1652. The chapel of Saint-Maudez, dating from the beginning of the 16th Century, features a handsome entry in the form of an accolade, as well as unusual gargoyles.

The principal attractions of the chapel of Saint-Carré (or Notre Dame de Pitié) is its bell-tower, its external oratory beneath the porch, the two pillars of the entry the parish church enclosure as well as a fountain dating from 1700. The chapel itself dates from 1696. The chapel of Saint-Connay has a nearby roadside calvary. The chapel itself is a small rectangular building with 14th Century fenestrage within its south side. The north side and the chevet date from the 17th Century.

The imposing château of Rosanbo was built around 1500 and is situated in a French-style park, designed by Lenotre. It can be visited between Easter and September. It has a notable kitchen, guardroom, dining room, salon and library. The château important items of furniture as well as Gobelin tapestries. [http://www.lanvellec.fr]

Demographics

Inhabitants of Lanvellec are called "Lanvellecois".

ee also

*Communes of the Côtes-d'Armor department

External links

* [http://www.lanvellec.fr Official website] fr icon
* [http://www.culture.gouv.fr/public/mistral/merimee_fr?ACTION=CHERCHER&FIELD_98=INSEE&VALUE_98=22119 French Ministry of Culture list for Lanvellec] fr icon