Foundation of the convent vers 1287 (≈ 1287)
By the jurats of Libourne, approved by Edward 1st.
1563
Bag by the Huguenots
Bag by the Huguenots 1563 (≈ 1563)
Partial devastation of the convent.
1581
Stay of the Duke of Alençon
Stay of the Duke of Alençon 1581 (≈ 1581)
Reception of Marguerite de Navarre.
1650
Visit of Louis XIV
Visit of Louis XIV 1650 (≈ 1650)
Accommodation of bishops and lords.
1789
Dispersion of Religious
Dispersion of Religious 1789 (≈ 1789)
Sale and partial destruction.
1962
Demolition of the Church
Demolition of the Church 1962 (≈ 1962)
Despite discovery of frescoes.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The remains of the church (Box CO 766, 407): inscription by decree of 28 December 1984
Key figures
Édouard 1er d'Angleterre - Sovereign
The foundation was approved in 1287.
Duc d'Alençon - Prince
Stayed at the convent in 1581.
Marguerite de Navarre - Queen
He accompanied the Duke of Alençon.
Louis XIV - King of France
Visita Libourne in 1650.
Origin and history
The convent of the Cordeliers of Libourne was founded around 1287 by the jurats of the city, with the agreement of Edward 1st of England. This place served the great popular assemblies and the stay of visiting princes, such as the Duke of Alençon and Marguerite of Navarre in 1581. The jurats held their meetings in the refectory and took an oath there until the Revolution.
The church, built from the 13th century, was enlarged in the 15th century with a vaulted bottom, decorated with frescoes and sculptures. The convent, which was sacked by the Huguenots in 1563, also welcomed Louis XIV in 1650. After the Revolution, the buildings were sold and destroyed, except some remains of the church, protected in 1984.
The initial architecture of the church was a large un arched rectangle, later completed by four chapels. Despite the discovery of frescoes, the church was almost entirely demolished in 1962. Today, only remains remain, witnesses to its historical and religious role.
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