Here is a beautiful place named anyway ! We see an anchor represented everywhere: hop, it will be the Couvent des Bateliers ("Convent of
the Boatmen").
There are also switches all over the place. Why not name it “Convent of the Interruptors” ? Or even “Convent of Religious who are no
longer there” ? I'm asking the question !
Maybe the guy who named this place didn't notice that next to this anchor there are other symbols associated with it.
Anyway, I'll tell you what they mean all the same. I am attentive to your education and your general culture. Imagine going to Going for Gold
and being asked what those symbols mean ? Thanks to me, you won't be silly on TV. Thanks to me !
...
Ah yes, the symbols !
So the anchor symbolizes hope, the heart charity and the cross symbolizes faith. They are also the symbols of the Trinity. In the south of France,
these three symbols together form the Camargue cross.
Otherwise, the visit was very pleasant.
The ensemble consists of three buildings from different eras : a 19th century castle, the convent from the early 20th century, and an extension
dating from the mid-20th century. The site is very empty, but it is very pleasant to see that there is no vandalism to be deplored.
Pictures
Couvent des Bateliers
The castle offers a rather luxurious face.
Couvent des Bateliers
The beautiful central staircase.
Couvent des Bateliers
Couvent des Bateliers
Upstairs, large rooms with refined decor.
Couvent des Bateliers
Couvent des Bateliers
The solarium (without sun...).
Couvent des Bateliers
Couvent des Bateliers
Couvent des Bateliers
We leave the luxury of the castle.
Couvent des Bateliers
Towards the chapel, adjoining the early 20th century convent.
Couvent des Bateliers
A beautiful and large volume.
Couvent des Bateliers
The famous symbols.
Couvent des Bateliers
Couvent des Bateliers
The convent has a somewhat more austere face.
Couvent des Bateliers
It is in this building that we find the famous symbols. Here, the anchor depicted on the stair rail.
Couvent des Bateliers
The three symbols mosaic on the floor.
Couvent des Bateliers
Large bright volumes...
Couvent des Bateliers
... or dark oppressive corridors.
Couvent des Bateliers
Small variation of symbols.
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The most recent wing.
Couvent des Bateliers
Everywhere, intact sanitary facilities.
Couvent des Bateliers
This wing is almost like a hospital.
Couvent des Bateliers
Outside, too, no vandalism. It has become so rare.
Couvent des Bateliers
End of visit !
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