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The Notre-Dame-des-Fours chapel in Avignon is a medieval religious building located in the city centre. It is part of an architectural ensemble including the former Annecy College, whose facades and covers have been protected since 1949. This monument, inscribed in the Historical Monuments, reflects the importance of educational and religious institutions in the city in the Middle Ages.

The former college and its chapel, located at 13bis and 17 Collège-d Their precise location, noted as "satisfactory" (level 7/10), is confirmed by GPS coordinates. The chapel, like the college, is now the property of a communal public establishment, although its access to the public (visits, rental) is not specified in the available sources.

The protection of the monument covers not only the facades and roofs of the old college, but also the floor of the inner courtyards, highlighting the heritage importance of the ensemble. Available photographs, such as Véronique PAGNIER's Creative Commons license, document its current state. No information is provided on any historical characters related to its construction or use.

Avignon, a city marked by its medieval and religious past, housed many similar institutions, often linked to education or worship. These buildings played a central role in the social and spiritual life of the population, serving as places of prayer, teaching or community gathering. The Notre-Dame-des-Fours chapel is part of this context, although its historical specificities remain partially documented.

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