Loudun Collection

Loudun - Possessed Nuns
The nuns of the convent of Saint-Ursule develop convent hysteria and claim to be possessed by demons

Loudun / Nuns & Grandier
The nuns of the convent of Sainte-Ursule become hysterical when Urbain Grandier addresses them Date: 23 June 1634

Loudun / Jeanne Exorcised
Jeanne de Balfiel, superior of the convent of Saint-Ursule, is exorcised to free her from the demons which seem to have possessed her Date: 11 October 1632

Scevole Sainte-Marthe
GAUCHER SCEVOLE de SAINTE- MARTHE French administrator and poet, jurist and historian who died at Loudun. Date: 1536 - 1623

Gideon Freiherr Loudun
GIDEON ERNST, freiherr von LOUDUN Austrian military commander Date: 1716 - 1790

URBAIN GRANDIER (1590-1634). French priest. The public burning of Grandier in Loudun, France, Aug. 18, 1634: contemporary woodcut

Loudun / Soeur Claire 2
Despite being exorcised, Claire de Sazilly, one of the afflicted nuns of the convent of Saint-Ursule, refuses to admit that she is possessed by the demon

Loudun / Soeur Claire
Claire de Sazilly, one of the afflicted nuns of the convent of Saint-Ursule, is exorcised in the presence of the duc d Orleans Date: 20 June 1633

Loudun / Surin and Demon
Pere Surin, sent to exorcise the demons plaguing the nuns of Saint-Ursule, is himself assailed by the nasty creatures

Loudun - Grandier Accuse
The nuns of the convent of Saint-Ursule accuse Urbain Grandier of throwing a bewitched rose-sprig into their garden, causing them to be victims of his lust

Loudun - Nuns Exorcised
The nuns of the convent of Saint-Ursule are exorcised to rid them of the demons by which they are possessed

Urbain Grandier / Grasset
URBAIN GRANDIER Priest of Loudun, victim of injustice

Tornado, France C1863
A mother runs home with her children as a tornado approaches : this may depict the Loudun tornado of 1863

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"Loudun: A Haunting Tale of Nuns, Possession, and Exorcism" Step into the eerie town of Loudun, where history intertwines with supernatural occurrences. In this captivating saga, we delve into the enigmatic events that unfolded within its walls. Loudun became synonymous with intrigue when a scandalous affair between nuns and Urbain Grandier, a French priest, came to light. The forbidden love ignited whispers throughout the town's narrow streets. But it was not just illicit romance that plagued Loudun; demonic forces seemed to have taken hold. Jeanne, one of the nuns involved in the affair, found herself possessed by an otherworldly entity. The exorcism attempts were both terrifying and mesmerizing as they battled against unseen powers. Scevole Sainte-Marthe emerged as a central figure in this dark narrative. His relentless pursuit of truth led him down a treacherous path filled with secrets waiting to be unraveled. Gideon Freiherr Loudun played his part too—a mysterious character whose presence added an air of mystique to the already haunting atmosphere surrounding Loudun. The public burning of Grandier sent shockwaves through France—an event etched forever in history books. Witnessing such brutality left scars on both those who believed in his innocence and those who condemned him for his alleged crimes. Amongst all this chaos stood Soeur Claire—a nun caught between her devotion to God and her connection with Grandier. Her internal struggle mirrored the turmoil that engulfed Loudun itself. Surin's encounter with demons further deepened our understanding of this sinister tale—his battle against these malevolent spirits showcased humanity's resilience against evil forces lurking within us all. Accusations flew like daggers in every direction as blame was cast upon unsuspecting individuals during these tumultuous times—the finger pointed at Grandier himself while others sought redemption from their own sins committed under the guise of possession.