Mission San Luis Rey de Francia by Mridula C. By calabash Period: Jan 1, 1770 to Jan 1, 1830 California Missions Jun 13, 1798 San Luis Rey de Francia mission founded by Father Fermin Lasuen Jan 1, 1834 Mexico decided to end the mission's system and sell the land Jan 1, 2011 The first pepper tree was planted in San Luis Rey de Francia