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Monastery · France

Monastery of Our Lady of Prouilhe

Fanjeaux, Occitanie, France

DominicanDominican NunsMonasterySt. DominicSt. Dominic & Dominican Beginnings collectionActive Catholic monastery of Dominican nuns

Why pilgrims come

A sacred place worth the journey.

The living Dominican monastery at Prouilhe, founded by St. Dominic for the first community of Dominican women.

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The pilgrim’s guide

What makes this visit meaningful

Encounter Dominican beginnings through the prayer of the nuns whose community continues at Prouilhe.

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The first Dominican community

Understand why Dominican women stand at the beginning of the Order’s story.

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A living monastery

Let present contemplative life interpret the historical foundation.

Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations

Feast of St. DominicConnected to this place through founder of the monastery and first Dominican community.

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