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Origin and history

The priory of Chavanoz, founded around the 11th century, was initially dependent on the Saint-Martin Abbey of Barbe Island. This religious monument, located in the present Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, has traversed centuries of history before being deeply marked by the conflicts of the sixteenth century.

At the end of the 15th century, after the ravages of the Hundred Years' War, the priory fell as a beginning, a system in which the incomes of an abbey were attributed to a non-resident clergyman. In 1562, he suffered damage during the passage of Protestant armies during the Wars of Religion. These events permanently weaken the building.

In the 17th century, the priory was entrusted to the Carmes Désofés de Lyon. These religious are undertaking important restoration and development work to repair the destruction caused by previous conflicts. The chapel, transformed into a parish church after the Revolution, is preserved thanks to the intervention of the local inhabitants. In the 19th century, it underwent new architectural changes.

The Priory has been partially classified as a Historic Monument since 1990, with protection on its western façade and graffiti in the attic. These elements reflect its rich past, between monastic life, religious conflicts and successive adaptations to the needs of the local community.

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