The Abbey of Saint-Gildas de Rhuys is a former Benedictine abbey and one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches in Brittany. An abbey would have existed on this site since the year 538.

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Matilde Maini

October 21, 2023

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Although its history is still poorly known, the founding of the Benedictine abbey of Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys seems to be linked to the second wave of migration to Armorica. It was founded in the 6th century by Gildas, a monk from England (probably Wales, or Ireland). The abbey has been classified as a historic monument since 1840.

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Pascal Prioul

September 9, 2024

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There are some beautiful timpani stones in the church.

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1. On the Rhuys peninsula — loop in the Parc naturel régional du Golfe du Morbihan

57.8km

03:36

310m

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2. Pointe de Bilgroix – Port du Logéo loop from La Grée Saint-Jacques

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02:39

280m

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3. Village du Passage – Spernec cycle path loop from Séné

59.6km

03:45

270m

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Elevation 30 m

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Location: Saint-Gildas-De-Rhuys, Vannes, Brittany, France

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Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys Abbey

1. On the Rhuys peninsula — loop in the Parc naturel régional du Golfe du Morbihan

2. Pointe de Bilgroix – Port du Logéo loop from La Grée Saint-Jacques

3. Village du Passage – Spernec cycle path loop from Séné

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