Couvent Notre-Dame-de-Fidélité de Douvres-la-Délivrande, convent located in Calvados, in France
The Couvent Notre-Dame-de-Fidélité is a convent building in Douvres-la-Délivrande constructed with thick stone walls and simple rooms designed for religious life. The building displays several construction phases from the 19th and 20th centuries while maintaining its original structure and modest character.
The convent was built in the second half of the 19th century and underwent additional modifications in the late 19th and 20th centuries. It served the local community as a religious center for many years before its use changed over time.
The convent bears the name Notre-Dame-de-Fidélité, honoring the Virgin Mary and the vow of loyalty made by those who lived there. Its simple stone construction and unadorned rooms reflect the humble daily life of the religious community that once occupied this space.
Visitors can view the building's exterior from Rue du Bout-Varin, where it sits in a residential area with both older and newer homes. The location offers a quiet walk and allows you to observe the historic architecture within its everyday surroundings.
Although the convent no longer functions as an active religious center, it preserves in its rooms the feeling of a place where time seemed to move more slowly. The protective measures surrounding this site show how the community continues to value and maintain its local history.
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