Known as the chapel of Saint-Maudez or Peniti (penitence), it was built in the 18th century. Like many chapels in the region, this rectangular structure with a canted chevet is built at the top of an escarpment.
Inside, 14 frescoes depict 3 Rosary beads. They were painted by Victoire Conen de Saint-Luc, a nun who was guillotined in 1794 at the age of 33.
⚠️ The chapel is private and closed to the public.
The 14 frescoes represent the 3 Rosary beads. On the wall to the left of the entrance, starting at the back:
⚠️ Chapel closed to the public, frescoes not visible.
At the heart of the Peniti site, the bread oven bears witness to an ancestral way of life deeply rooted in local history.
Carefully restored using traditional techniques, the Peniti bread oven is now a remarkable part of the local heritage. It embodies the collective memory, the know-how of yesteryear and the importance of social ties in the Breton countryside.
The baker’s oven is occasionally brought back into use for local events and activities, returning it to its original purpose: to bring young and old together around the fire, bread and the passing on of traditions.
The Peniti fountain in La Forêt-Fouesnant has been restored to its original condition and is fed by a natural spring. According to local tradition, its water was said to help children walk. A testament to Breton heritage and popular beliefs, today it remains a peaceful place steeped in memory.
An essential part of forest life, the Théâtre de Verdure de Peniti hosts a variety of events, mainly in fine weather. Renowned groups such as Bagad Kemper, Red Cardell and Les Eostiged Ar Stangala have performed and continue to perform here every year.
The events on offer include
