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Chapelle du Grand Couvent

  • Historic site and monument
  • Religious heritage
  • Chapel
  • Convent
  • Baroque
  • 17th C
194, Grand'Rue, 84300 Cavaillon
Intérieur
©Ville de Cavaillon (Service Patrimoine et Musées)
©Ville de Cavaillon (Service Patrimoine et Musées)
©Service Patrimoine et Musées de Cavaillon
©Service Patrimoine et Musées de Cavaillon
©Service Patrimoine et Musées de Cavaillon
The Grand-Couvent originally housed a convent of Benedictine nuns (14th c.), which was modified during the Counter-Reformation (17th c.).
For some years now, the chapel has housed a municipal space dedicated to temporary exhibitions.

Services

Services

Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Temporary exhibition

Rates

Rates

Some exhibitions are free, others charge.
The 2024 programme is currently underway.

Payment methods

Payment methods

Payment methods

CheckCheck
CashCash

Openings

Openings

All year 2025 - Open everyday
Monument open only for temporary exhibitions

Location

Location

Chapelle du Grand Couvent
194, Grand'Rue, 84300 Cavaillon

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Town location
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