I have read everywhere that there are Italian convents that offer accomodation to weary tourists. <BR> <BR>Is this possible to do in Paris? I have heard that it is, but still have yet to find what convents do this, and who to contact. <BR>Does anyone know? <BR> <BR>Thanks in advance for clarifying! <BR>Patricia

I am staying in convents in Rome and Venice when we go in October. I would also like to know about convents in France!

<BR>I hesitated to post this before, as the info is old (1996) and I hoped someone would have current info. For what it's worth: <BR> <BR>There is a book, Le Guide Saint-Christophe (no info on where to get the book) that lists convents that offer hospitality. <BR> <BR>You can contact Centre d'Information et de documentation religieuse, 8, rue Massillon, Paris 75004 tel 01 46 33 01 01 email: [email protected]. Ask for : la brochure 1999/2000 (costs about $5) <BR> <BR>Some convents listed in the above brochure: <BR>Couvent des Carmes, 1, rue de Pere Jacques, 77215 Avon Tel: 01 60 72 28 45 A 17th c. convent next to the Fontainebleau gardens <BR> <BR>Ephrem, 33-35, rue de Chevalier de la Barre, 75018 tel: 01 42 51 41 27 In the heart of Pigalle <BR> <BR>Foyer de la Charite de la Part-Dieu, 108, rue de Villiers, 78300 Poissy tel 01 39 65 12 00 Suburb of Paris, overlooks the Seine valley <BR> <BR>Massabielle, 1, rue Auguste Rey, 95390 St-Prix tel 01 34 16 09 10 Near Montmorency forest <BR> <BR>Monastere de la Visitation, 68, ave Denfert-Rochereau, 75014 Paris tel 01 43 27 12 90 Accepts only women <BR> <BR>Notre-Dame du Cenacel, 58, ave de Breteuil, 75007 Paris tel 01 42 73 05 70 <BR> <BR>Prieure St-Benoit, 40, rue du Chevalier de la Barre, 75018 Paris tel 01 46 06 14 74 In the heart of Montmartre <BR> <BR>

Ingrid: Please can you e-mail me (or post on this board) convent accommodation contact address in Rome. I'll be there Oct/Nov. Thanks,

Elvira, <BR> Thanks very much for the info on convents in Paris. I never knew there would be so many! I am also glad there is an e-mail address and a place to contact--how did you ever find all this out? <BR> <BR>many thanks, <BR>Patricia <BR> <BR> <BR>

<BR>Patricia: <BR> <BR>I collect information like other people collect stamps...which explains why I had to buy all sorts of storage stuff from an office supply place to organize it all. Obscure? Arcane? I probably have something about it! <BR> <BR>Let me know if the info has changed, so I can update mine....

Hi everyone. I just wanted to tell anyone who's interested that I found the address where you can purchase a copy of the 'guide st christopher' in Paris. <BR> The address is second hand, and I got it from reading the forum at frommers'. There is also a telephone number you can try just to make sure they have it. (but it looks like as Elvira mentioned, it is also possible to obtain it through the mail). Here is the Paris address: <BR> <BR> 'Guide St Christophe' <BR> La Procure, 3 rue de mezieres <BR> 75006, paris <BR> (01 45 48 20 25) <BR> <BR>I just wanted to share this info for anyone who might like it (I know I was happy to find it--Thanks Freckles and Elvira!!) <BR> <BR>Patricia <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR>

Topping for Shirley. Information is not current but hope it helps.

La Procure is a very good, well established catholic-oriented bookshop on Place Saint Sulpice. So they should be a good and current source of info. Also try amazon.fr