Guess the French region with the help of this clue: a Cornish connection

In which of France's 13 regions was this photo taken?

The small chapel is named after a monk who came to France from Cornwall

Marc Schaffner

Published Wednesday 28 January 2026 - 17:00 Modified Tuesday 17 February 2026 - 15:59

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This small chapel, built into a rock face, is named after the monk who established the place of worship in the 6th Century, upon his arrival from Cornwall.

Can you guess where it is located?

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A) Chapelle Saint-Gildas in Morbihan, in the region of Brittany

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