Gaillon in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Couvent des Capucines
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 14, 2024
1. Couvent des Capucines Marker
Installées depuis 1606 au 360 de la rue Saint-Honoré, les Filles de la Passion ou Capucines durent quitter leur maison en 1688, lors de l'aménagement de la place Vendôme; elles furent relogées au nord de cette place, dans un hôtel édifié par François d'Orbay. L'église du nouveau couvent fermait la place Vendôme au nord, à l'emplacement de la rue de la Paix. Le cloître et les jardins s'étendaient jusqu'au boulevard des Capucines.
La dépouille de saint Ovide reposait dans l'église, et sa fête, le 31 août, était l'occasion d'une foire très populaire de trois semaines. Fermé en 1790, le couvent abrita l'hôtel des Monnaies, fabrique d'assignats. En 1806, l'église est détruite pour percer la rue Napoléon (de la Paix), et le domaine, vendu par lots.
Convent of the Capuchins
Established since 1606 at 360 rue Saint-Honoré, the Daughters of the Passion or Capuchins had to leave their house in 1688, during the development of the Place Vendôme; they were relocated to the north of this square, in a hotel built by François d'Orbay. The church of the new convent closed the Place Vendôme to the north, on the site of the rue de la Paix. The cloister and gardens extended as far as the Boulevard des Capucines.
The remains of St. Ovid rested in the church, and his feast day, on August 31, was the occasion of a very popular fair of three weeks. Closed in 1790, the convent housed the Hôtel des Coins, manufacture of assignats (a type of paper currency). In 1806, the church was destroyed to make way for the rue Napoléon (de la Paix), and the estate was sold in lots.
Erected by Ville
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Histoire de Paris series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 31, 1606.
Location. 48° 52.109′ N, 2° 19.816′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Gaillon. It is at the intersection of Rue de la Paix and Rue des Capucines, on the right when traveling south on Rue de la Paix. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1a Rue de la Paix, Paris, Île-de-France 75002, France. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hyacinthe Riguad (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); La Colonne Vendôme (about 120 meters away);
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 14, 2024
2. Couvent des Capucines Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 383 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
