Chapelle Notre-Dame de Gonneville
In these remote places, the cult of the Virgin dates back to the year 1050. This chapel, which has been modified and restored a great many times, was built at the beginning of the 15th Century at the same time as the seigniorial dwelling by Thomas de Brulie and his descendants. It still belongs to the owners of the Manor, distant heirs of the Olden Days.
The French Revolution, which closed all the churches in the area, did not manage to forbid pilgrims from entering this chapel. The service was held by a refractory priest, a native of the parish of Blainville.
During the 19th Century and up until the Great War it was regularly visited by cod-fishermen who came here each year to receive the protection of Our Lady before embarking for the Grand Banks of Newfoundland.
Current name: Notre Dame de Gonneville (Our Lady of Gonneville) progressively replaced the former: Notre Dame de Philbert (Our Lady of Philbert) the origin of which still remains obscure.
The polychrome oak in which the statue of Our Lady is carved is close to five centuries old.
As for the statue of Saint Anne, which is made of stone, it was transferred from the Manor to the Chapel in 1975.
The Sailors’ chapel is open to the public every day.
The Sailors’ chapel is open to the public every day.