Notre Dame Izel Vor church and surrounding area
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A veritable little country cathedral, this church was largely built in the first half of the 16th century and is dedicated to Notre Dame Izel Vor (Low Sea).
Its elegant bell tower is one of the most representative of 16th-century architecture in Cornwall.
Notre Dame Izel Vor has been a listed monument since 1914.
Polychrome statuary adorns the interior of the church of Notre Dame Izel Vor. Other highlights include the 16th-century baptismal font, a representation of the Rosary and the pavilion altarpiece on the high altar. A display case houses the parish’s treasures, including a 16th-century gilt chalice.
View of the central aisle from inside the church
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Inside the church of Notre Dame Izel Vor
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Altar in the church of Notre Dame Izel Vor
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Built in the 16th century, the Calvary in the church of Notre Dame Izel Vor has a square enclosure that was originally used as a pulpit on busy days.
At each corner are 4 Gothic bell towers, with Mary on the left and the Apostle John on the right. The central shaft bears the crucified Christ and the 2 thieves.
Notre Dame Izel Vor church and its calvary
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Detail of the Calvary in the church of Notre Dame Izel Vor
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Notre Dame Izel Vor church and the terrace of the Ty Butun bar in summer
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The church is open all year round, every day from 10am to 5pm.
The description of Notre dame Izel Vor church is available free of charge on request from the tourist office.
A booklet of games for 6-12 year-olds is available free of charge from the La Forêt-Fouesnant tourist office or can be downloaded from this website.
Mass times for the Pays Fouesnantais can be consulted on the Pays Fouesnantais parish website.
Notre Dame Izel Vor church and its calvary
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Church of Notre Dame Izel Vor and its Calvary
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The village of La Forêt-Fouesnant and its church
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The Church of Notre Dame Izel Vor in La Forêt-Fouesnant
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