Couvent des Clarisses Urbanistes de Fougères

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Couvent des Clarisses Urbanistes de Fougères, 17th century convent in Fougères, France.

The convent features a cloister surrounded by buildings constructed of granite and schist, including a ground floor, one main floor and two attic levels.

Built in 1680 for the Urbanist Poor Clares from Laval, the building endured a fire in 1794 and served as a military prison during the French Revolution.

Sister Jeanne Le Royer, who lived in the convent between 1732 and 1798, left her mark through her prophetic writings.

The complex now houses a municipal cultural center, the René Guizien intermunicipal music conservatory, and a visual arts school.

The convent chapel displays a particular architecture with a nave, projecting transept and choir, its roof matching the adjacent buildings.

Location: Fougères

GPS coordinates: 48.35780,-1.19889

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:55

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