Old convent of the Récollets

The former Récollets convent, in Saint-Malo

A pretty closed bridge crossing the street is part of the vestiges of the former Récollets convent of Saint-Malo. The Saint-Malo audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this testimony of the religious life of the city.

The vestiges of a missionary order

A pretty closed bridge spanning the street is among the vestiges of the former Récollets convent of Saint-Malo. The order of the Récollet friars, stemming from a reform of the Franciscans, was a mendicant order living on charity. The Récollets are notably known for having been missionaries in the New World, in connection with the great voyages that set out from the corsair city. These vestiges testify to their presence and the religious past of Saint-Malo.

What to see

You admire the closed bridge that spans the street, a vestige of the former Récollets convent, a witness of the religious and missionary life of Saint-Malo. The place recalls the link between the city, its navigators and the New World. It is a stop for those curious about history and religious heritage, to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The vestiges of the former Récollets convent lie in the heart of Saint-Malo intra-muros, reachable on foot. The closed bridge and the old elements can be admired from the street, freely and on the level. They are discovered during a walk in the walled town, with respect for their character.

Who were the Récollets of Saint-Malo?

A mendicant order stemming from a reform of the Franciscans, living on charity, known for its missionaries in the New World; a closed bridge is one of the vestiges of their convent.

Where is the former Récollets convent?

In the heart of Saint-Malo intra-muros.