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The Ursulines de Seurre convent, located in the commune of Seurre (Côte-d'Or), is a religious building whose construction periods run from the 17th century to the 19th century. This monument, partially protected by an inscription in title of Historical Monuments since 1992, is distinguished by its facades and roofs, remarkable architectural elements. Today it belongs to the municipality of Seurre, as the data of the Merimée database show.

The location of the convent at 38 Rue des Écoles reflects its integration into the urban fabric of Seurre, a city of Burgundy-Franche-Comté marked by a religious and educational heritage. The Ursulines, a religious order dedicated to the education of girls, have often established their convents in central areas to facilitate their mission. Although the sources do not specify the current uses of the building (visits, rental, accommodation), its status as communal property suggests a heritage or cultural vocation.

The protection of facades and roofs by decree of 16 October 1992 underlines the architectural importance of this convent. This measure aims to preserve the stylistic characteristics of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, during which the building was able to undergo modifications or extensions. Available data from Monumentum and the Merimée database confirm its historical anchoring in the region, without providing further details on its specific history or founders.

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