Saint-Thégonnec

French commune
nomcommune=Saint-Thégonnec
native_name=Sant-Tegoneg


x=23
y=78
lat_long=coord|48|31|19|N|3|56|43|W|region:FR_type:city
alt mini=7 m
alt maxi=216 m
insee=29266
cp=29410
région=Bretagne
département=Finistère
arrondissement=Morlaix
canton=Saint-Thégonnec
maire=Yvon Abiven
mandat=2001-2008
intercomm=Morlaix
km²=41.76
sans=2267
date-sans=1999
dens=54
date-dens=1999|

Saint-Thégonnec ( _br. Sant-Tegoneg) is a village, a commune and chief place of a canton of the same name, in the Arrondissement of Morlaix, in the Département of Finistère, Brittany, France.

The village is noted for its very elaborate parish close, one of a number in the area, which include Guimiliau and Lampaul-Guimiliau.

Demographics

Inhabitants of Saint-Thégonnec are called "Saint-Thégonnecois".

As of the census of 1999, the village has a population of formatnum:2,267.

The Parish Close

A parish close is an enclosed area around the parish church, including the church yard and a number of other features.

In common with others in the area, the Saint-Thégonnec close features a large ceremonial entrance arch, stressing the importance of the close as a focus for pilgrimage and pardons. An impressive calvary or crucifix forms the focus of the church yard. As at nearby Lampaul-Guimiliau, there is a separate charnel house or ossuary, with a life-sized tableau of the Entombment of Christ.

The interior of the church is exemplary of the local version of Baroque style, with a large quantity of polychrome sculpture and decoration, including a spectacular pulpit.

Gallery

ee also

*Communes of the Finistère department

External links

* [http://www.culture.gouv.fr/public/mistral/merimee_fr?ACTION=CHERCHER&FIELD_98=INSEE&VALUE_98=29266 French Ministry of Culture list for Saint-Thégonnec] fr icon