Digne, where Myriel welcomed Valjean

Digne, identified in the text as the episcopal seat of Bishop Myriel, is associated with the bishop’s defining reputation for welcome. Its significance in the available evidence rests on that connection: the city is where Bishop Myriel welcomed Jean Valjean, and the bishop is known among his parishioners as Monseigneur Bienvenu.

Identification and Association

The text identifies Bishop Myriel as the bishop of Digne. This brief designation locates him through his office and connects the city to the religious setting of his story; the supplied evidence does not describe Digne’s streets, buildings, or wider civic life.

The Bishop’s Reputation

Bishop Myriel’s parishioners call him Monseigneur Bienvenu. The affectionate surname associates his standing in the community with welcome, a quality also reflected in the location’s connection to his reception of Jean Valjean. The evidence establishes this association without detailing the circumstances of their meeting.