"The most populated calvaire of Bretagne" Guimiliau by Mikebond

Guimiliau Travel Guide: 24 reviews and 93 photos

Guimiliau is a small village in the surroundings of Morlaix. Like many other villages in this area (such as Saint-Thégonnec), it's worth visiting for its enclos paroissial and, in particular, for the calvaire, which is the most "populated" of Bretagne, with 200 characters.
It's also there that my parents and I could attend a very interesting mass celebrated in Breizhonnec (Breton language) and with people wearing local costumes.

Pros and Cons

Pros:really majestic
Cons:rather isolated

Last visit to Guimiliau: Aug 2004
Intro Updated Nov 19, 2005
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Reviews (6)

Eglise de Saint-Miliau - the nake woman Things to Do (5)

When you come out of the church, ask the guide where you can see the woman with the naked breast. Here she is! It's a... more travel advice

Eglise de Saint-Miliau - the... Things to Do (5)

The three altar-pieces of the choir are certainly the most important art works of the church. The first represents... more travel advice

Eglise de Saint-Miliau - inside:... Things to Do (5)

The inside of the church is Baroque and, as you can already see, it is much richer than that of Saint-Thégonnec. Worth... more travel advice

the church behind the calvaire - Guimiliau

Eglise de Saint-Miliau - before entering Things to Do (5)

The église de Saint-Miliau was erected in the 16th century, but it was rebuilt in the 17th. The portal is decorated with... more travel advice

Local Customs (1)
Kissing on the cheeks: what a puzzle!

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JLBG Jan 30, 2008 at 12:32 PM

Ta page renforce mon souhait de retourner en Bretagne un de ces jours !
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freya_heaven Jul 2, 2005 at 2:54 AM

What a wonderful insight in to Breton customs, the children look so sweet in the traditional dress. (~_~)