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Guingamp Ursulines Convent is a historic monument located in the town of Guingamp, Brittany. Founded in the seventeenth century, it is distinguished by its religious architecture, including its chapel built in the third quarter of the same century. This convent, typical of the educational and spiritual establishments of the time, reflects the influence of the Ursulines, an order dedicated to teaching and contemplative life.

The chapel of the convent, whose facades and roofs have been inscribed in the Historical Monuments since 1925, is a major architectural element. Conventual buildings, also protected since 1986, complement this emblematic ensemble. The site, now owned by the commune, bears witness to the religious and educational history of the region, while offering an overview of the urban planning of Guingamp in the 17th century.

The Ursulines, an order founded in the 16th century, played a central role in the education of girls and the spiritual life of local communities. In Guingamp, as elsewhere in Brittany, these convents were places of knowledge and devotion, integrated into the social and religious fabric of the city. Their presence illustrates the importance of monastic life in the ancient France, marked by a strong influence of the Catholic Church.

The convent, located at 9-13 rue de la Trinité, is an example of preserved heritage, although its exact location is considered approximate (level 5/10 precision). The facades and roofs of the old chapel, as well as those of the convent buildings, are the only elements explicitly protected by the 1925 and 1986 decrees. No information is available on its current accessibility or contemporary uses.

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