Old Port in Québec in Communauté-Urbaine-de-Québec, — Central Canada (French-Canadian)

Convent of the Nuns of the Congregation

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 28, 2014

1. Convent of the Nuns of the Congregation Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

English:
On this site stood the convent of the Nuns of the Congregation, established by Sister Bourgeoys, in 1692, and occupied by the said religious community up to 1843, when it removed to St.-Roch.

French:
Sur cet emplacement s’élevait le couvent des religieuses de la Congrégation, établi par la Soeur Bourgeoys, en 1692, et occupé jusqu’en 1843 par cette communauté, qui alors se transporte à St.-Roch.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1692.

Location. 46° 48.836′ N, 71° 12.155′ W. Marker is in Québec, in Communauté-Urbaine-de-Québec. It is in Old Port. Marker is at the intersection of Rue Saint-Pierre and Côté de la Montagne, on the left when traveling south on Rue Saint-Pierre. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 48 Rue Saint-Pierre, Québec G1K 4A6, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Charles Aubert de la Chesnaye (within shouting distance of this marker); Urselines de Quebec (within shouting distance of this marker); Le Parc La Cetière / La Cetière Park

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(within shouting distance of this marker); À la française… / French Style… (within shouting distance of this marker); Les vestiges des maisons Gaillard et Soulard (within shouting distance of this marker); Un horloger bien de son temps / A clock-maker of the time (within shouting distance of this marker); L'hôtel Mountain Hill et Le Soleil (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Campagna (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Québec.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 28, 2014

2. Convent of the Nuns of the Congregation Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 301 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.