This ancient convent is now a theatre. Its tower, decorated with four sundials facing the four cardinal points, was one of the first buildings to be built in the Italian Renaissance style in France
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Intense religious life :
The XIIth century was characterized by the development of the mendicant orders, which lived a life of poverty and study. They were particularly present in Provence. They fought against heresy and took part in the evangelization of the local population. When Provence became the centre of the Christian world, the presence of the Pope considerably stimulated religious life.
The Cordeliers in Valréas :
The Franciscans, who were called "Cordeliers" because they wore a...
The XIIth century was characterized by the development of the mendicant orders, which lived a life of poverty and study. They were particularly present in Provence. They fought against heresy and took part in the evangelization of the local population. When Provence became the centre of the Christian world, the presence of the Pope considerably stimulated religious life.
The Cordeliers in Valréas :
The Franciscans, who were called "Cordeliers" because they wore a...
Services
Theatre
Concert
Guided individual tours
Guided group tours
Location
Contact Convent of the Cordeliers
- www.grignanvalreas-tourisme.com
Environment
- Town location
