Convent of the Capuchins, Tours

Described as (excuse poor google translation):

”Placed in a magnificent location, on top of the hill on the right bank of the Loire; buildings and gardens we enjoyed the best view imaginable: the city of Tours, on the left bank deployed from east to west, then tightened his long belt between the river and the ramparts Mail and now extended until Cher; the horizon on this side, bounded by the beautiful hills of Veret (sic), Saint-Avertin, Played Savonnières and Villandri (sic) extended right across the mouth of Cher in the Loire, jusqu’auprès de Saumur, and left beyond Amboise, which could see the castle, and that of Chantelou (sic) and elegant pagoda

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• Friday 6 May 1644

• History and current state of the convent (French)

• None.