Chartreuse d'Auray
About Chartreuse d'Auray
Chartreuse d'Auray is one of 4 inscrit historic monuments in Brech, the second of France’s two levels of protection. The list dates its work to 1630, 1720 and 1829 (17th–19th c.). The list names its makers: Angers David d';(sculpteur). Part of it has been inscrit since 1928.
MHRead its Mérimée recordThe Culture ministry’s notice PA00091057 on POP↗Inscrit is the second level: the building is worth keeping, and any work on it must be declared to the State in advance.
Finding Chartreuse d'Auray
Brech
Churches and chapels nearby among the historic monuments
With a photo, within 25 mi; other towns first.
Questions about Chartreuse d'Auray
Is Chartreuse d'Auray protected?
Yes. It is inscrit, the second of France’s two levels of protection as a historic monument since 1928 (Mérimée record PA00091057). The protection covers part of the building.
Can you visit Chartreuse d'Auray?
The list doesn’t say when it is open. Many monuments open on the Journées européennes du patrimoine in September; the town hall or tourist office can tell you more.
When was Chartreuse d'Auray built?
Its record on the Mérimée list gives 1630, 1720 and 1829 (17th–19th c.).
Sources: Ministère de la Culture, Mérimée base on POP (immeubles protégés au titre des monuments historiques), October 2026 · Wikimedia Commons and Wikidata (photos of the monuments, each with its own credit and license) · IGN Admin Express (boundaries). Under the Licence Ouverte / Open Licence 2.0 (Etalab).
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