Chapelle des Cordeliers

Dating from the 12th century, it is one of Crest's earliest chapels. A closer look at the interior walls reveals the history of this chapel, carved out of the rocky ridge that runs through the town of Crest at the end of the 11th century. The engaged columns are carved into the rock.
In 1571, it was donated to the Cordeliers, then bought by the town, which lent it to the Crest Freemasons.
The chapel suffered extensive damage during the Wars of Religion, including a fire, traces of which can still be seen today.
In 1592, the Cordeliers became the owners of this former convent, moving from the left bank of the Drôme to the right bank. They rebuilt the chapel and established their convent. A dormitory was created, opening onto a fort, and a parapet walk surmounted the heart.
The outer ogival arches, which probably served as a cloister, were built by the Cordeliers.
During the French Revolution, it became the property of the Freemasons. In 1804, and until 1972, the Trinitarian Sisters of Valence founded a convent, boarding school and school. The classroom replaces the monks' cells and opens onto a terrace overlooking the Crest skyline.
In 1979, the Friends of Vieux Crest bought the chapel and are working on its restoration.

It was listed as a Monument Historique in 1986.

Free of charge.

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