Vincent de Paul's early education was from a relative, Stephen de Paul,  who was in charge of  the Hospital-Priory of Poymartet, not far distant from Pouy. It was with Stephen de Paul that he began to study Latin, as a basis for his further education. Around the age of twelve, Vincent went to Dax to live in a boarding house which was kept by the Friars Minor to provide lodging for the children of the surrounding district.  Adjacent to this lodging was a College which Vincent attended. While at the College, he came to the attention of Monsieur de Comet, a lawyer who lived in Dax and was the district Justice of Pouy. M de Comet eventually took Vincent into his own home and entrusted him with the education of his two sons, while leaving him time to pursue his own studies. Vincent probably studied at Dax for only two years, then moved to Toulouse to begin his studies in Theology.

Above: Window in a Church at Dax

Right: M de Comet's Residence in Dax