Capuchin Friary

The Capuchin Friary in in , , is a Capuchin convent. The convent was established in 1609 in the former Benedictine priory of Crest. A small community of twelve friars lived there, following the contemplative life which that branch of the Franciscans had developed to revive.
  • Catholic monastery
  • Description: convent located in Drôme, in France
  • Also known as
    “Capuchin Friary, Crest”
    “Couvent des Capucins”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Crest station and Cité Scolaire François-Jean Armorin.
Railway station
is a railway station located in , , south-eastern . is situated 350 metres south of Capuchin Friary.
is a school, which is situated 230 metres south of Capuchin Friary.
The is the imposing vestige of a castle… is situated 720 metres southeast of Capuchin Friary.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Crest and Divajeu.
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is a commune in the department in southeastern . is situated 3½ km south of Capuchin Friary.
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Latitude
44.73325° or 44° 43′ 60″ north
Longitude
5.01552° or 5° 0′ 56″ east
Open location code
8FP7P2M8+76
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In Other Languages

From Catalan to French—“Capuchin Friary” goes by many names.
convent dels Caputxins de CreisCatalan
“I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.”

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