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Origin and history

The Séminaire Saint-Charles, located in Chartres en Eure-et-Loir, was built in the 18th century, with major campaigns in 1724, 1735, 1765 and 1770. Its architecture, sober and characteristic, combines brick and stone, while brick windows adorn the main house body. The whole has retained its original appearance, with the exception of the fence wall and the concierge's dwelling, subsequently rebuilt. The building, owned by the department, illustrates the sober style of the religious constructions of the period.

In 1908, the seminary was reconverted to house the Departmental Archives of Eure-et-Loir, a function which he held until 2006. During this period, it became a central place for the preservation of the department's historical records. In 1941, the building was listed as an inventory of historic monuments, recognizing its heritage value. After the transfer of the archives, the building hosted exhibitions and departmental services until 2019.

Since 2020, a supply agreement has been signed with the Ministry of Justice, allowing the seminar to temporarily house judicial services pending the construction of a judicial city in Chartres. This monument, marked by various uses, bears witness to the evolution of the administrative and cultural needs of the city for three centuries.

The official address of the seminar, according to the Merimée base, is 11 rue du Cardinal Pie, although sources also mention 6 Rue Muret. The protected elements include the main building, its walls and monumental gate, inscribed by order of 4 December 1941. Today, the seminar remains a symbol of the Chartrain heritage, mixing religious, administrative and judicial history.

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