A real historical stronghold of the city of Sézanne, the Convent of the Recollets is quite mysterious with its unique architecture, its old chapel and its luminous works of art. Discover this religious building decorated with luminous works of art, full of color and warmth, painted and installed on the spot by Brother Luc, one of the major painters of his time; and who, before entering religion, was called ... Claude François!
The Convent of the Recollets is located within the walls of the hospital of Sézanne and includes a chapel and a cloister. The cloister is in the middle of conventual buildings from 3 different periods. The most notable part has large windows in the Champagne style and small windows with old stained glass.
On the walls of the chapel, the paintings of Brother Luc captivate the curious as well as the great art lovers. Brother Luc is a monk painter of the 17th century. He owes his knowledge to the teaching of his masters Poussin and Simon Vouet. His exceptional talent created warm works full of colors and intensity, retracing the periods of the Holy History and the life of St. Francis of Assisi with great humanity.
Free for those under 18, this 90-minute guided tour takes you to the chapel and cloister and through the medieval city. You will then see a city filled with history and unusual places. Discreet, beautiful and endearing, Sézanne charms with delicacy and promises memorable moments. The city is worth the detour!
- Average duration 1 hour 30 minutes
- Languages spoken French
- Difficulty Suitable for all
From 01.01.2022 to 31.12.2022
Free for children under 18 years old
- Guided tour of the chapel and cloister
Activity every Saturday
From September to June: open from Tuesday to Saturday: 9am-12:30pm / 2pm-5:30pm (closed on public holidays)
From July to August: open Monday to Friday: 9am-12:30pm / 2pm-6pm and Saturdays 9am-1pm / 2pm-6pm (closed on public holidays)
- Chapel with a unique architecture built in 1619
- Several of Brother Luke's paintings on display in the chapel
- City with medieval charm classified as a "small city of character" in Champagne
51120 Sézanne I'm going by train!
Office de Tourisme de Sézanne et sa Région
Welcome to the South West of France.
Discover a rich and diversified territory that was born in the Brie region and blossoms in the Champagne region. The South-West Marnais is a region of hillsides and vineyards (the Sézannais hillsides have been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2015), forests and marshes, between valleys and plains, wrapped around a charming medieval town that has become a Petite Cité de Caractère®: Sézanne.
Continue your journey to Anglure and Esternay where history has marked our towns between the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the industrial era, etc...
The South-West Marnais is also about discovering our flavors, our know-how and our local values through crafts. Passionate men and women who will share their work with you and make you spend a pleasant moment of relaxation.
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