La Grande Suisse, 18th-century mansion in Nazareth, Maastricht, Netherlands
La Grande Suisse is an 18th-century white mansion with multiple stories, arched windows, and ornate architectural details located on Mariënwaard Street. The building maintains its original structure while now serving as a funeral home and crematorium facility.
The mansion was built in the early 18th century and acquired by Petrus Laurentius Regout in 1862, who commissioned renovations between 1864 and 1867. Before becoming a funeral home, it served as a convent and girls boarding school run by the Franciscan Sisters of Nonnenwerth until 1954.
The building served as a convent and girls' boarding school under the Franciscan Sisters of Nonnenwerth until 1954.
The grounds are partially open to visitors and connect to the Buitengoed Geul & Maas natural area network, offering a pleasant walk through landscaped sections. It is best to check opening hours beforehand, as it remains an active funeral service facility.
The estate was originally named La Grande Suisse by its mid-19th-century owner, evoking a sense of refined retreat. The juxtaposition of its religious past as a convent with its current role as a funeral facility shows how buildings adapt to serve communities across different eras.
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