Mission San Luis Rey De Francia

Mission San Luis Rey De Francia Founded in 1798, named for Louis IX, King of France. It is 18th in the chain of missions and one of the largest and most beautiful.

Mission San Luis Rey

Mission San Luis Rey, San Luis Rey, Calif. Founded 1798 ---"King of the Missions." California's most graceful Mission. Church structure, perserved in substantially original condition, regarded as finest piece of architecture of all California Missions. Bougainvillea in bloom.

Outside Mission San Luis Rey

Mission San Luis Rey, San Luis Rey, Calif. Founded 1798 --- "King of the Missions." Gorgeous bougainvillea enhances the grace and beauty of this largest and once most populous of the Missions.