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CORDELIERS' CONVENT

CONVERSION OF A CONVENT INTO A TOURIST RESIDENCE

Founded in 1243 and located in the capital of the Dukes of Burgundy, the Cordeliers Convent consisted mainly of a chapel that was famous for its stained glass windows, and of lavish sculpted tombs containing the remains of a number of prominent members of the royal nobility. In 1650, the church of the Cordeliers collapsed. Thanks to numerous donations from the people of Dijon, who were particularly fond of the congregation, the church was rebuilt on its original site.
Since 1946, the Cordeliers Convent and in particular the remains of the old church and cloister have been listed as historic monuments.

© Antoine Mercusot
© Antoine Mercusot
© Antoine Mercusot

The former monks' quarters were rehabilitated and now offer 74 rooms, three of which are accessible to disabled persons.

The rehabilitation project of the former convent was intended above all to be an example of how to showcase and re-use built and listed historic buildings, whose oldest features date back to the 13th century. Our project involved having to work with a large variety of structures, without altering, demolishing or extending the multi-faceted building that stood before us.

Restoring the convent into a tourist residence involved creating a reception area, two restaurant rooms, a tasting area and a relaxation spa. The former refectory retained its restaurant function and became the breakfast room. The former chapel was desecrated and converted into a conference room.

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Location
Dijon
Project type
Conversion, restoration
Program
Hospitality
Project owner
ASL Les Cordeliers
Team
Chatillon Architectes
Budget
7.6 M€ excl. VAT
Timeline
2010 – 2015
DOLE THEATRE
THE CLARENCE