History of the dominican monastery in Dax, France

Saint Joseph's Monastery: 1863 - 1995

The Dominican Nuns started to rebuild the monastery and adapt it to their monastic life as early as in 1863.

Towards the end of the XIXth century, the prioress recieved a large inheritance which allowed an almost total reconstruction of the old buildings.

Between 1930 and 1936, the community increased the buildings and built a chaplaincy and a guest house.

Former refectory

Today, only the wall located at the east, dates from the XVIe century and it recalls that on this place, the Poor Clares have preceded the Dominicans.

History

Before the Revolution

Arrival of the Dominicans

Saint Joseph's Monastery

Foundation

New community 1996