Étienne, Beauvais. The porch, nave, side aisle, and transept are all late 12th-century; The
choir and chevet are 14th-century. An octagonal lantern tower has been reconstructed
over the crossing. The now disaffected Gothic Dominican church was begun in 1312. It
features a vaulted choir and a high nave with timber roof. The stone choir screen (ca.
1461) is rare for Alsace. In the nave are wall paintings showing the Crucifixion, saints’
lives, and the mission of St. Dominic; in the north aisle is a famous fresco depicting the
vision of St. Catherine of Siena. The Flamboyant Gothic Hotel de Ville was built in 1514.
William W.Kibler/William W.Clark
[See also: MURBACH]
Deshoulières, François. “Guebwiller.” Congrès archéologique (Metz, Strasbourg, Colmar)
83(1920):422–37.
Gardner, Antoine. “Le couvent des Dominicains de Guebwiller.” Congrès archéologique (Haute-
Alsace) 136(1978):249–63.
Meichler, Alexandre. “L’église Saint-Léger de Guebwiller.” Congrès archéologique (Haute-
Alsace) 136(1978):264–83.
GUÉRANDE
. The Breton town of Guérande (Loire-Atlantique) played a role in both the Viking raids
of the 10th century and the Breton civil wars of the 14th, but it is best known for two
treaties concluded during the reign of Duke Jean IV of Brittany (r. 1364–99). The first
treaty, on April 12, 1365, resulted from the Battle of Auray the preceding September. It
secured recognition of Jean IV as duke, while his rivals, Jeanne de Penthièvre and her
sons, would be his heirs if he were to have no children. She would render homage to
Jean, who had promised her certain revenues secured by lands.
The second Treaty of Guérande (January 15, 1381) ended a rupture between the
French king and the duke of Brittany over the latter’s support of England against France
and Charles V’s abortive attempt to confiscate the duchy. It provided for Jean IV to seek
and receive a royal pardon and do homage in the manner of his predecessors. He was to
exclude all English from his council and his military commands and ally himself to the
king of France. Royal princes and important Breton personages swore to uphold this
treaty.
The city has preserved, nearly intact, its 14th- and 15th-century walls with flanking
towers.
John Bell Henneman, Jr.
Jones, Michael, ed. Recueil des actes de Jean IV, duc de Bretagne. 2 vols. Paris: Klincksieck,
1980–83.
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