Initial construction XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Period of partial construction of the presbytery.
XVIIIe siècle
Changes or extensions
Changes or extensions XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Other work period mentioned.
20 juin 1963
Official protection
Official protection 20 juin 1963 (≈ 1963)
Inscription facade and turret in inventory.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Façade sur rue including its turret and the corresponding roof (see G 957): inscription by order of 20 June 1963
Origin and history
Anneyron Presbytery is a historical monument located in the commune of Anneyron, in the department of Drôme (26), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Built in the 16th and 18th centuries, it embodies the religious and civil architecture of these periods, with characteristic elements such as its turret and street façade.
The protection of the presbytery was formalized by a decree of 20 June 1963, which included in the additional inventory of the Historical Monuments its facade on street, including its turret, as well as the corresponding roof. This building, now owned by an association, bears witness to the importance of presbyteries in the parish and community organization of French villages.
Presbyteries, such as that of Anneyron, served as a residence for priests and a place for managing local religious affairs. In the 16th century, the region was marked by tensions between Catholics and Protestants, while in the 18th century it was gradually stabilizing under royal authority. These buildings played a central role in the social and spiritual life of rural communities, often in connection with the nearby parish church.
The location of the presbytery at 16 Ernest Durand Street is documented in the Mérimée base, with geographical precision considered "a priori satisfactory". This monument, while partially protected, remains an example of accessible local heritage, potentially open to contemporary uses such as visits or community events.
No information is available on sponsors or architects involved in its construction. Current sources, such as Monumentum, also do not provide details of any major changes to the building over the centuries.
Finally, Anneyron's presbytery is part of a regional context where religious buildings and their outbuildings reflect the evolution of cultural and architectural practices, from religious wars to the French Revolution. Its present state and its use by an association underline its lasting anchoring in the local heritage.
