Major restoration work has been underway for a few months in the Saint-Jean-Balanant chapel in Plouvien (Finistère), built between 1430 and 1443. Under the lime, very fragile frescoes and Latin inscriptions have recently been discovered, reports France 3 Brittany.
They will have to be patiently brought to light by the restorers in order to preserve them.
These murals date from the 16th century, according to one of the craftsmen on the site.
The scenes depicted, however, could not be identified, nor could their secular or religious nature.
The chapel has been listed as a historic monument since 1913. It is one of the last vestiges of a priory of the Hospitallers of Saint-Jean-de-Jérusalem, a religious and military order that was very active during the Crusades and until the 19th century.
Further renovations planned before opening to the public
The chapel will finally be able to be rediscovered by visitors thanks to the restorations in progress which will be completed in 2023. In addition to the restoration of these murals, the frame and the roof of the church will also have to be completely redone.
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