The Célestins Church was a convent church that has since been decommissioned, located on the square Place des Corps-Saints, in Avignon.
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It was built starting in 1395 near the tomb of Pierre de Luxembourg.under orders from the anti-pope Clement VII and the King of France Charles VI. The church later held many relics and tombs of illustrious persons.
The Célestins convent was the last institution founded by the Avignon papacy, and was the only royal foundation in the pontifical city. The convent was the richest convent in Avignon. Today it remains the least deteriorated of the monastic establishments, and still has its...
The Célestins convent was the last institution founded by the Avignon papacy, and was the only royal foundation in the pontifical city. The convent was the richest convent in Avignon. Today it remains the least deteriorated of the monastic establishments, and still has its...
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