Church of the Minims, Medieval convent in La Riche, France.
The Church of the Minims features religious architectural elements and structural components designed by architects Charles Guérin and Étienne Charles-Gustave Guérin.
The building, registered as a historical monument in 2007, represents the establishment of the Minim order founded by Saint Francis of Paola in the region.
The convent contains the tomb of Saint Francis of Paola and stands as a major spiritual center within the religious heritage of the Touraine region.
Visitors can reach the site by following marked routes from La Riche center, with parking facilities available in the immediate vicinity.
The monument preserves architectural elements from the initial monastery where monks lived a contemplative life according to the strict principles of the Minim order.
Location: La Riche
Founders: Francisco
Architects: Charles Guérin, Étienne Charles-Gustave Guérin
Address: chemin des Minimes
GPS coordinates: 47.37790,0.66110
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:52
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