Construction of the convent 1er quart du XVIIe siècle (≈ 1725)
Foundation by the Capuchins in Draguignan.
1791
Acquisition by the municipality
Acquisition by the municipality 1791 (≈ 1791)
Turned into a post-Revolution civilian hospital.
24 décembre 2014
Monument protection
Monument protection 24 décembre 2014 (≈ 2014)
Registration by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The former convent in its entirety, excluding only contemporary additions (box AT 1 47): inscription by order of 24 December 2014
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Origin and history
The former monastery of the Capuchins of Draguignan, built in the 1st quarter of the 17th century, illustrates the sober religious architecture of modern times. This monument, acquired by the municipality in 1791, was converted into a civilian hospital to meet the city's health needs. The architectural ensemble consists of a main body including a chapel, as well as three wings organized around galleries. The chapel, particularly well preserved, is distinguished by its minimalist decor, limited to stone-cut elements, typical of the convent buildings of this period.
The transformation of the convent into a hospital in the 18th century marked a turning point in its history, reflecting the political and social upheavals of the French Revolution. The site, fully protected (excluding contemporary additions) by a decree of 24 December 2014, today bears witness to this dual vocation, religious and then medical. Its location in Draguignan, in the Var, makes it an emblematic heritage of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d的Azur region, combining local history and architectural heritage.
The convent, which became a public property, retains a major heritage value, thanks in particular to its chapel, a representative example of the convent art of the early seventeenth century. Its acquisition by the commune in 1791 is part of a broader dynamic of reassignment of ecclesiastical goods, characteristic of the revolutionary period. Today, the site remains a historic place, although its access to the public (visits, services) is not specified in the available sources.
