Kloster Fraulautern, Augustinian monastery in Saarlouis, Germany.
Kloster Fraulautern is a former Augustinian convent with a Baroque church situated along the Saar River in Saarlouis. The complex served for centuries as a center of education and spiritual life in the region.
The site was founded in 1120 as a Benedictine abbey under Mettlach Abbey's supervision and converted in 1142 into an Augustinian convent for noble women. This transformation made it one of the region's leading places of education for women of noble birth.
The sisters who lived here came from noble families and spent their days in prayer and teaching within the community walls. This monastic way of life shaped the local area for centuries.
The site now houses a primary school and can be visited during school hours. It is best to check in advance since access may be limited to administrative times.
Between 1758 and 1763, French Princess Anne Victoire Marie Christine de Rohan found refuge here during a period of political upheaval. Her residence elevated the convent to a place of European significance.
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