Couvent des Cordeliers de Reims

The Couvent des Cordeliers de Reims is a former Franciscan convent where stone walls and Gothic arches mark the original structure within the city. The remains form a central area with several passages and open spaces that still reflect the layout of the medieval building complex.

The site was founded in 1220 and initially served as a meeting place for Reims' city council before a dedicated town hall was constructed. It remained in operation until the French Revolution and subsequently underwent various commercial uses by private businesses.

The site serves as a gathering space where locals recognize the spiritual role this place once held in their community's religious and intellectual life.

The site is located in a publicly accessible garden on Rue de l'Isle and offers open areas for exploring and lingering. The surroundings are family-friendly with facilities for visitors of all ages, allowing time to wander and observe the remains.

The walls experienced an unusual journey as a wool spinning factory and warehouse before receiving protected monument status in 1925. This industrial reuse shows how religious buildings found new economic purposes following the Revolution.