Couvent des Ursulines

A visit to the Ursuline Convent, an architectural jewel in the town of Château-Gontier, will give you an insight into the life of the nuns and the pupils in their care.

From the cellar to the cells, the daily life of the Ursulines is revealed against the backdrop of the turbulent history of France from the 17th to the 20th century. A place of remembrance, the Couvent des Ursulines is also a living place, home to the Conservatoire de Musique et de Danse and the Scène Nationale Le Carré. This new cultural vocation is illustrated by the third wing of the cloister, inaugurated in 1999, which houses a magnificent 530-seat theatre, the highlight of the visit.

Self-guided tours of the cloister gardens during Tourist Office opening hours.
Guided tours of the interior of the Convent for groups, all year round by prior arrangement.
Guided tours of the interior of the Convent for individuals, see the "Agenda" section.
A la carte tours by prior arrangement (mainly from October to the end of March): for groups of 2 or more, subject to guide availability, by prior arrangement on 02 43 70 42 74.