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The former Recollet convent of Hombourg-Haut was built between 1766 and 1769, during the 3rd quarter of the 18th century. This monument, rectangular and covered with a roof in pavilions, stands out for its carefully worked stone façade. The two side stairs, one of which is made of stone, reflect the typical austerity of the monastic architecture of the Old Regime. In spite of subsequent changes, traces of the original interior distribution remain, in particular wood panels discovered upstairs.

In 1792 the monks were expelled in the revolutionary context, and the convent was converted into housing. Repurchased by the commune in 1804-1805, the building served as a presbytery until 1997. Ranked a Historic Monument in 2012, it retains protected elements such as its overall structure and masonry stairs. Today, its current use (visits, rental, accommodation) is not specified in the available sources.

Architecturally, the convent illustrates the ideal of simplicity of begging orders, with regular composition and noble materials. Recent surveys have revealed remarkable remains, such as wooden panels on the floor, bearing witness to constructive techniques of the time. Despite its functional evolution, the building remains a significant example of the 18th century Lorrain religious heritage.

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