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Our history rich in events
The Abbaye des Capucins Hotel-Spa-Resort: it's the enveloping magic of an outstanding place steeped in nearly 4 centuries of history…
Historical background
Hot spot of protestantism in France in the early 17th century, Montauban finally surrenders to the attacks led by King Louis XIII and Cardinal Richelieu to recover the city and establish catholicism as a State religion.
August 20th, 1629
Richelieu enters in Montauban. The Capucins monks that accompany him start the building of their monastery.
April 25th, 1631
Blessing of the first stones, which can be seen in the chapel and the hotel lobby.
1632
First mass celebrated in honour of King Louis XIII.
18th Century
Important improvements (Quai Montmurat and Cours Foucault)
1792
Driven out by the French Revolution, the monks leave the monastery which becomes a prison, and later on, a wool mill.
1808
Pope Pie VII restores the diocese
1825
He opens the Grand Seminary after having asked Monseigneur Cheverus, Boston's archbishop (USA) to come and settle February
1833
Large renovation programme undertaken by Monseigneur Dubourg
July 2nd, 1833
A great fire destroys the facade, part of the cloister and other buildings. Reconstruction takes place rapidly: the cloister's vaults are replaced by a simple ceiling, a floor is added on top of the whole building, and the facade is renovated as we know it today
1905
Short interruptions of the Grand Seminary's activity due to the French Law of separation between Church and State.
World Wars
The monastery is requisitioned during both world conflicts to be used as a military hospital.
1958
A Seminary for the vocation of the elders replaces the Grand Seminary.
1971
The Saint Theodard boys High School settles in the place.
1975
Filming of some scenes from the "Vieux Fusil", a film by Robert Enrico starring Romy Schneider and Philippe Noiret.
December 2002
The building is purchased from the Diocese of Montauban.
2003
The congregation which was present since 1971 around the courtyard between the chapel and the rue des Jacobins leaves the monastery.
July 2006
Opening of the Abbaye des Capucins Hotel and of the Table des Capucins gourmet restaurant.
May 2007
Opening of the Capucins' Spa.
May 2009
Opening of the Capucins' Bistro, inauguration of the outdoor swimming pool and the arbour on the great courtyard.
December 2009
The Capucins' Bistrot is extended.
March 2010
Inauguration of the Olympe de Gouges salon.
January 2011
The hotel resort adopts its final name: the "Abbaye des Capucins Hotel-Spa-Resort".
