Couvent des Prêcheurs, Historical convent in Aix-en-Provence, France
The Couvent des Prêcheurs stands at 34 Place des Prêcheurs, featuring medieval architectural elements and a public cloister in central Aix-en-Provence.
Constructed between 1226 and 1277 on land given by the Count of Provence, the convent underwent reconstruction after a fire in 1383.
The building served multiple purposes through centuries, from a Dominican religious center to educational facilities between 1836 and 2015.
Visitors can access the cloister during regular hours until 5 PM, with the convent located near notable sites like Collège Mignet and Pavillon de Cézanne.
In 2021, the French Chancery purchased this unoccupied monument for 13 million euros, following unsuccessful plans to establish a Picasso museum.
Location: Aix-en-Provence
Address: place des Prêcheurs
GPS coordinates: 43.52923,5.45109
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
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