Saint-Gilles-les-Bois

Saint-Gilles-les-Bois

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• Former leper The Magdalene

• It is certain that there was a leper hospital in Saint-Gilles-les-Bois, at a place called La Magdalena. Several facts can attest: there was a resurgence of leprosy in Britain in the 12th and 13th centuries, leper colonies were built at the instigation of civil authorities and / or religious and always away from urban areas to limit the risks contagion; leprosaria available land, part of a hospital, their own chapel and cemetery, built in France leprosaria dedicate chapels at Saint-Lazare or St. Magdalene, the name of St. Magdalene was used primarily in Britain . But all this has existed in "The Magdalene" from Saint-Gilles-les-Bois.
• According to several factors, it seems that the house now occupied by a wood carver has been built into or 1642. The chapel of "La Magdeleine" existed before the Revolution and found evidence of the texts of contract awarded in 1755 between the Chaplain (ready holder of the chapel) and Jean Pierre, a bricklayer in Saint Gilles for the "demolition of the gable of the chapel The Magdalen and repairs by making a tower of suitable size to receive a bell of a foot in diameter. The chapel has been alienated during the Revolution and auctioned Aug. 6, 1794, she returned to the 8th fire extinguishing Gilles Le Page for the sum of 1625 pounds. Gilles Le Page was Mayor of Saint Gilles and lived in "The Magdalene. It is certain that the exact location of the chapel where there was a crucifix is erected on what could be a stone arch of that chapel, it is said that the cemetery held north of the chapel but in the territory the Commune of Faouet while being separated by a carriage road. Reported by Jacques Le Mercier, Historian Saint-Gilles-les-Bois.

• Arts and crafts:

• Woodcarving Workshop: permanent exhibitions of sculptures, old carpentry tools, carpenters, shoe-maker and sculptor, object oriented and unique wooden jewelry created in various woods (from the region, exotic) in the former leper colony, the place called La Magdalena.
• Demonstrations of shooting and / or sculpture every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 15.30 in mid-September at the shelter or outside (depending on time), wheelchair accessible, free demos generations.

The former leper colony of The Magdalene		The location of the chapel of the Magdalen
A stone vault of the Sistine Chapel		Calvary erected on the last stone arch

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 5°C - Max. 8°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 6°C - Max. 9°C

Friday 17 February Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 8°C

L'Islandais Paimpol Edge of dock in the port of Paimpol, enter the doors of the Icelanders, you will fall in love with this restaurant in a former fisherman's house. The roof is made of a timber ship.... Located 14.7 km from Saint-Gilles-les-Bois From 10 € to 40 € per person

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Le jardin de goasmeur   Paimpol 2bedroom guest a quiet paimpol A. 2 km from the city center campaign entry. Independent, parking, garden, terrace, ground floor. Located 13.3 km from Saint-Gilles-les-Bois From 50 € to 52 € the double room

Le presbytere   Paimpol Three minutes from the heart of Paimpol, in a quiet lansdcape, you will discover a rectory of 1844, faithfully restored in the spirit of these old mansions, which offers big volumes,... Located 13.4 km from Saint-Gilles-les-Bois From 47 € to 52 € the double room

Villa des hortensias a paimpol   Paimpol The Villa of Hydrangeas has four comfortable rooms in a refined and personalized decoration, or space and cozy comfort where ornaments, pillows, fine linen in harmonious color out of... Located 14 km from Saint-Gilles-les-Bois From 52 € to 57 € the double room

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Villa for 8 persons Goudelin Pretty and pleasant house in a quiet and flowery place on the outskirts of a pretty Breton village well served. Located 8.1 km from Saint-Gilles-les-Bois From 500 € to 650 € per week

Longère bretonne en pierre de taille   9.2 Goudelin Breton house located Goudelin Côtes d'Armor 15 minutes from the sea, beautiful beaches Brehec, plouha, Saint Quay Portrieux, Barns sea binic, Paimpol, which accuillir people. 3 7 rooms,... Located 8.3 km from Saint-Gilles-les-Bois From 400 € to 550 € per week

Placen, gîte au calme, sauna + balnéo   8.4 Pontrieux You want something different? You need some fresh air? You love Brittany? You're longing for a quiet place? If you answer yes, why not come and relax in our second home in Britanny...... Located 8.6 km from Saint-Gilles-les-Bois From 270 € to 570 € per week

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Le neptune lanloup ***   Lanloup Close to paimpol and the ile de bréhat, this is an excellent campsite for relaxing and spending family holidays just 2 km from the beaches. Indoors heated swimming pool, water chromotherapy... Located 12.1 km from Saint-Gilles-les-Bois 15 € per day

Domaine de Keravel     9.3   SPECIAL OFFER Plouha 4 star campsite in northern Britain (Brittany) on 5 acres of parkland for nature holidays, 30 minutes from the island of Brehat. Vacation rentals Cottages, apartments, Mobile Home,... Located 15.1 km from Saint-Gilles-les-Bois From 16.40 € to 26.70 € per day

Camping Panorama du Rohou   Ploubazlanec Camping on the quiet nature of GR34, near Paimpol, facing the island of Bréhat, camping Rohou located on the tip of the Arcouest (5 min walk from the pier), open all year Discover a... Located 19.6 km from Saint-Gilles-les-Bois 15.20 € per day

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Le Pontrev     7.5 Pontrieux Set beside the River Trieux in central Pontrieux, Le Pontev is 220 metres from Pontrieux Train Station. It offers a riverside garden, a flowery patio and simple rooms with free Wi-Fi.... Located 6.5 km from Saint-Gilles-les-Bois Room from 43 €

Logis Chateau Hotel De Brelidy      8.3 Brélidy The Chateau de Brelidy is located in the Bretagne region of north-western France. It features an indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi and offers free internet access and free parking. Chateau... Located 9 km from Saint-Gilles-les-Bois Room from 85 €

Logis Ad Nevez Lucotel      8.2 Lanvollon The hotel Logis Ad Nevez Lucotel welcomes you in Lanvollon in calm and comfortable rooms. The rooms are equipped with satellite TV and Wi-Fi internet access. The hotel features a closed... Located 9.6 km from Saint-Gilles-les-Bois Room from 53 €

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