the Carmel

Therese's first cell

The first cell occupied by Thérèse from her entry on April 9, 1888 until April 1893 was the "Saint-Stanislas" cell. It is located upstairs in the south wing of the monastery, above the refectory. Its window does not overlook the courtyard but the building of the roberie.

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View of the dormitory, with the door to Thérèse's cell ajar.

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Inside this first cell of Thérèse - the view overlooked the building of the roberie