It is said that the abbey was founded in 1029 by Saint Gurloës thanks to a donation from Alain Canhiart, Count of Cournouaille. In reality, it was probably founded between …

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The church boasted rich furnishings. Numerous objects are protected as historical monuments. The pulpit and high altar were made for the reconstructed church in the second half of the 19th century. Others, however, remain from the original building, such as the tomb of Saint Gurloës in the crypt and the furniture and murals in the sacristy.

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Sainte-Croix Abbey, Quimperlé

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