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Northern San Diego : Mission San Luis Rey de Francia

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Mission San Luis Rey de Francia
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Mission San Luis Rey de Francia

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  • Named after canonized French king Louis IX, this mission was the last to be established in Southern California. Franciscan padres oversaw enormous tracts of land devoted to cattle, sheep, and horses, and a Native American population of 2,800. Relations between the missionaries and the indigenous population were so successful that when Father Peyri was ordered by the Mexican government to return to Spain in 1832, the Native Americans followed him to San Diego Harbor. Today’s restored mission offers displays on life and artifacts of the mission era. Still administered by Franciscan Friars, the mission offers popular retreats.

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4050 Mission Ave, Ocean-side Open 9am–4:30pm daily Adm
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