Montfort-sur-Meu is a commune in the department of Ille-et-Vilaine in Brittany in the northwest of France.
The town hall of Montfort-sur-Meu
Pond in which the female duck stayed after escaping from the castle
Saint Louis-Marie Grignion
Public baths in Montfort-sur-Meu (credit: Emeline Mayrie)
Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort, TOSD was a French Catholic priest known for his preaching and his influence on Mariology. He was made a missionary apostolic by Pope Clement XI. Montfort wrote a number of books which went on to become classic Catholic titles and influenced several popes. His most notable works regarding Marian devotions are contained in Secret of the Rosary and True Devotion to Mary.
Louis de Montfort
Montfort's birthplace in Montfort-sur-Meu
19th century depiction of St Sulpice where Montfort had earlier studied for the priesthood
Depiction of Montfort with Marie Louise Trichet, at the foundation of the congregation of the Daughters of Wisdom, 19th century