Couvent des Récollets

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Couvent des Récollets, Franciscan monastery in Versailles, France.

The Recollets Monastery features a church facade and cloister designed by Jules Hardouin-Mansart following classical architectural principles.

Built in 1684 during Louis XIV's reign, this monastery became a prison after the French Revolution before converting to military use in the 19th century.

The Recollets order, a branch of the Franciscans, inhabited this monastery while serving as chaplains to the king's regiments.

Located at 9 rue des Récollets in Versailles, the monastery opens to the public only during special events such as Mois Molière.

The monastery maintains its original church facade and cloister, representing 17th-century religious architecture in Versailles.

Location: Versailles

Inception: 1684

Architects: Jules Hardouin-Mansart

Architectural style: classical architecture

GPS coordinates: 48.80243,2.12241

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:54

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