Church of Notre Dame des Victoires

The Church of Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, in Roanne

The Church of Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, also called the Church of the Minimes, is a jewel of the Roanne heritage. The Roanne audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this nineteenth-century sanctuary, heir to a former convent of Minimes installed there from 1634.

The sanctuary of the Minimes

Here is a jewel of the Roanne heritage: the Church of Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, also called the Church of the Minimes, in reference to the former convent of the order of the Minimes that was here from 1634. The Minimes were a religious order founded at the end of the Middle Ages, devoted to a life of prayer, penance and great austerity. Their convent was a centre of spiritual life in Roanne for centuries, before the upheavals of the Revolution. In 1860, it was decided to build a new church on this site laden with religious history. The current building, raised in the nineteenth century, illustrates the religious architecture of this era, often inspired by the great styles of the past, like the Gothic. Dedicated to Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, a Marian invocation, the church keeps inside, in an atmosphere conducive to contemplation, furniture and religious works of art. It is one of the main religious buildings of Roanne and a witness of the long spiritual tradition of the town. A historic sanctuary and a jewel of the heritage, the Church of Notre-Dame-des-Victoires is discovered with respect.

What to see

You admire, with respect, the jewel of the Roanne heritage also called the Church of the Minimes, in reference to the former convent of this order installed there from 1634, centre of spiritual life for centuries; the current building, raised from 1860, illustrates the religious architecture of the nineteenth century inspired by the Gothic, and keeps furniture and religious works conducive to contemplation. The Church of Notre-Dame-des-Victoires is a jewel of the heritage of Roanne. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Church of Notre-Dame-des-Victoires lies in the heart of Roanne, reachable on foot. A place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; entry is generally free, but hours vary. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

Why is the Church of Notre-Dame-des-Victoires of Roanne also called the Church of the Minimes?

In reference to the former convent of the order of the Minimes that was here from 1634, centre of spiritual life for centuries; on this site laden with religious history, it was decided in 1860 to build the current church, dedicated to Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, which illustrates the religious architecture of the nineteenth century.

Where is the Church of Notre-Dame-des-Victoires in Roanne?

In the heart of Roanne, in France.