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The Peniti chapel and its Verdure theatre.
THE Chapel of Peniti
Named chapel of Saint-Maudez or Peniti (penance), built during the 18th century. Like many chapels in the region, this rectangular construction with a canted apse is built at the top of an escarpment.
Inside, 14 frescoes represent 3 chaplets of the Rosary. They are the work of Victoire Conen de Saint-Luc, a nun guillotined in 1794 at the age of 33.
The frescoes
The 14 frescoes represent the 3 chaplets of the Rosary.
On the wall to the left of the entrance, starting at the back:
- The Joyful Mysteries:
The Annunciation of the Angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary
The Visitation: the visit of the Virgin Mary to her cousin Elizabeth
The Nativity: The Birth of Jesus in the Cave of Bethlehem
The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple
The Finding of Jesus in the Temple - The Sorrowful Mysteries:
The Agony of Jesus in Gethsemane
The Flagellation of Jesus
(a priori the Crowning with Thorns is not represented)
The Carrying of the Cross
Jesus is crucified and dies on the Cross.
- The Glorious Mysteries:
The Resurrection of Jesus
The Ascension of the Lord into Heaven
The Descent of the Holy Spirit into the Upper Room
The Assumption of Mary into Heaven
Mary is crowned Queen of heaven and earth.
—-> The chapel is private, closed to the public.
The Peniti green theater
An essential scene of life in the forest, the Théâtre de Verdure de Peniti hosts events mainly on sunny days. Groups of great renown perform each year in this magnificent wooded setting: the Bagad Kemper, Red Cardell, The Eostiged Ar Stangala.
Among the events offered:
- The Celtic Nights of Peniti. Celtic music and dance shows. Every Wednesday in July and August, at 21 p.m. Free admission.
- It Jazz at the Forest. Jazz music concert in July. Free admission
- To the Rhythms of the World. World music concert in August. Free admission.
- Cherry Blossom Festival. Traditional Breton festival.
The Fountain of Peniti
Dismantled in the 60s, the fountain was rebuilt identically in 2005. The water from the fountain was known to encourage children to walk.
The bread oven
Built in 2017, the bread oven completes the Peniti site, which is already very conducive to entertainment.
