Couvent des Ursulines, Historical convent in Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne, France.
The Ursulines Convent blends architectural elements from the 15th and 17th centuries, with protected facades and roofs since 1991. Today the building houses the Tourist Office, the Carré National Theater Stage, and the Music Conservatory of the Château-Gontier region.
The convent was established in 1622 by the Ursulines from Laval and settled in a 15th-century manor purchased in 1634. Expelled during the French Revolution, the sisters repurchased their building in 1807 and remained there until 1965.
The Trinity Church within the convent was consecrated in 1664 and displays black marble from Argentré in its columns and main altar. This choice of materials reflects the wealth and connections that the community held during that period.
You can visit the site to explore its publicly accessible areas, especially when events or performances are scheduled. It is helpful to check with the Tourist Office beforehand to learn which spaces are open and what activities may be planned.
The convent was originally built on land that came from the family of René d'Héliand, a locally influential figure whose property was acquired in 1634. This connection to the local gentry helped establish the convent's standing in the community from the beginning.
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