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The Cordeliers de Toul convent, located in the city of Toul (Meurthe-et-Moselle, Grand Est), is a historical monument dating back to the 15th century. It consists of an old chapel and a convent, to which is added a portal built in the seventeenth century. These elements illustrate medieval and classical religious architecture, typical of the Franciscan settlements of the time.

The old chapel, whose facades and covers overlooking the rue du Menin have been inscribed since 1939, preserves traces of its original use. The remains of the convent, located at 8 rue du Menin, as well as the gate decorated with niches (14 rue du Pont-des-Cordeliers), were protected in 1941. These inscriptions reflect the heritage value of the site, despite subsequent changes.

The convent is part of an urban context marked by the presence of religious communities, essential to the social and spiritual life of Toul. From the 15th century onwards, the Cordeliers (Franciscan branch) played a role in assisting populations and disseminating knowledge, reflecting the influence of beggars in Lorraine. The partial conservation of buildings now allows us to study their spatial organization and integration into the urban fabric.

The available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, precisely locate the monument between Menin and Pont-des-Cordeliers streets. Although some elements have disappeared or been modified, successive protections (1939, 1941) underline the importance of preserving this heritage, representative of the religious and architectural history of the region.

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