Festival des 7 Chapelles en Arts

Contemporary art in the chapels of Guidel

The Festival des 7 Chapelles en Arts is a unique cultural event that transforms the seven historic chapels of Guidel into contemporary art exhibition spaces every summer. Since 2000, this festival has offered an original artistic trail connecting the chapels of Saint-Matthieu, La Pitié, Saint-Fiacre, La Madeleine, Saint-Laurent, Locmaria, and Saint-Michel.

Seven chapels, seven artists

Each edition invites seven visual artists to exhibit their works in a different chapel, creating a dialogue between contemporary creation and Breton religious heritage. The disciplines represented are varied:

• Contemporary and figurative painting
• Sculpture in bronze, metal, and various materials
• Artistic photography
• Engraving and graphic arts
• Ceramics and fire arts

Concerts in the chapels

The festival's musical program features concerts in the chapels, offering exceptional acoustics and an intimate atmosphere. Jazz, classical music, world music, and songs are performed in these historic places, with evening concerts attracting a loyal audience.

Walks and discoveries

The festival organizes cultural walks connecting the chapels, allowing visitors to discover the natural and architectural heritage of Guidel on foot. These guided walks combine local history, botany, and artistic discovery.

Remarkable heritage

The seven chapels of Guidel constitute a remarkable architectural heritage, testifying to Breton religious fervor from the Middle Ages to the modern era. Some date back to the 12th century and feature richly decorated architectural elements and paintings. The festival contributes to the knowledge and preservation of this heritage.

A benchmark summer event

With 27 editions planned for 2026, the Festival des 7 Chapelles en Arts has established itself as a benchmark cultural event in Morbihan, attracting art and heritage lovers from all over Brittany and beyond each summer. The exhibitions are accessible free of charge throughout the summer.