Foundation of the convent 1631 (≈ 1631)
Created by Jeanne de La Crossonnière in Montaigu.
1738
Independence of the convent
Independence of the convent 1738 (≈ 1738)
Transition from priory status to autonomous convent.
1759
Spiritual retreat
Spiritual retreat 1759 (≈ 1759)
Reform of monastic practices under Anne Coupel.
1792
Expulsion of nuns
Expulsion of nuns 1792 (≈ 1792)
Reassignment to revolutionary civilian uses.
1807
Municipal acquisition
Municipal acquisition 1807 (≈ 1807)
Purchase of the convent by the city.
1988
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 1988 (≈ 1988)
Protection of the facades and roofs of the house.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs of the main house body and the remaining pavilion (Case AC 109, 111): inscription by order of 20 June 1988
Key figures
Jeanne de La Crossonnière - Founder of the convent
Donna the place Le Montaigu in 1631.
Henriette du Hardaz - Superior of the convent
Directed 17 years before 1758.
Anne Coupel de Saint-Laurent - Superior Reformer
Organized the retreat of 1759.
Origin and history
The Notre-Dame-de-Grâce convent of the Benedictines of Lassay-les-Châteaux is a former monastery founded in the 17th century in 1631 by Jeanne de La Crossonnière. Originally, it was a priory located at the place called Le Montaigu, offered by its founder. This convent, dedicated to the education of young girls, became independent in 1738 after being a priory. He also welcomed "great residents" locked up on royal orders by letter of stamp, reflecting the disciplinary practices of the time.
Under the direction of Henriette du Hardaz, superior for 17 years, the convent had a period of stability until 1758, when Anne Coutel de Saint-Laurent succeeded him for three years. In 1759 a spiritual retreat was preached to reform the practices of the convent, suggesting a relaxation of monastic rules. These events marked an attempt to restore religious discipline within the community.
The French Revolution ended the monastic life of the convent: in 1792, the nuns were expelled, and the places were reassigned to civilian uses. The convent then housed the district administration, a gendarmerie, a hospital and a school. In 1807 the municipality of Lassay-les-Châteaux became its owner. The building, partially protected since 1988, now bears witness to this religious and educational heritage of the Pays de la Loire.
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