# Greyfriars/French Church

> Greyfriars/French Church is a lesser-known spot in Co. Waterford. A 13th-century Franciscan friary later used by French Huguenot refugees, in the heart of Waterford’s Viking Triangle.

- Page: https://ireland360.ie/hidden-gems/greyfriars-french-church
- Section: [Hidden Gems](https://ireland360.ie/hidden-gems)
- Last updated: 2026-09-28

## Key facts

- **County:** Waterford
- **Province:** Munster
- **Destination:** Waterford
- **Coordinates:** 52.25900, -7.10900

## Booking and links

- [More information](https://heritageireland.ie/unguided-sites/greyfriars-french-church/)

## Details

**Greyfriars/French Church** is a 13th-century Franciscan friary later used by French Huguenot refugees, in the heart of Waterford’s Viking Triangle. Located in County Waterford, the site is cared for by the Office of Public Works as part of the Heritage Ireland estate.

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