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Origin and history

The former Champollion College, located in Figeac, is an emblematic building of the seventeenth century, born from the movement of the Counter-Reform which organized in the city from 1658. Originally a seminary, it then became a college, housing remarkable decorations in two rooms in the south wing, including carved woodwork and paintings. These elements, bearing witness to his religious and educational past, reflect the cultural and spiritual importance of the place at that time.

In 1982, a fire ravaged much of the building, causing the dismantling and preservation of most of its interior decor. Despite this sinister, some parts, such as the Honorary Hall and the Principal's Office, have remained protected as Historic Monuments since 1934. The southern wing, for its part, was included in the additional inventory in 2001, highlighting the continuing heritage value of the building.

Today, the former Champollion College, owned by the municipality of Figeac, retains a central location (13 Victor Delbos Street) and a dual identity: that of a historic educational site and a threatened artistic heritage. Its current state and accessibility (visits, rooms rental) are not specified, but its architectural and religious heritage makes it a major site of Occitanie, linked to the history of the Counter-Reform in France.

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