Construction of the tower XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Protected element of the convent.
1946
Classification of the tower
Classification of the tower 1946 (≈ 1946)
Registration by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
15th Century Tour: Registration by Order of 5 September 1946
Origin and history
The convent of the Visitation de Chambéry is a religious building located in the commune of Chambéry in Savoie. Although its exact date of foundation is not specified in the available sources, it is known to retain a 15th century tower, an architectural element protected by a ministerial decree in 1946. This monument, now owned by an association, illustrates the late medieval heritage of the region.
The 15th century tower, the only vestige explicitly mentioned as protected, bears witness to the historical importance of the convent in the urban landscape of Chambéry. Conventual buildings, typical of the religious establishments of the time, were to play a central role in the spiritual and social life of the city. Their location in the city centre at 10 Burdin Street suggests a strong integration into the urban fabric, although the sources do not detail their current use (visits, accommodation, etc.).
Available data indicate that the convent is referenced in the Merimée database under the Insee 73065 code, confirming its administrative anchoring in the Savoie department and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The accuracy of its location is considered "passable" (note 5/10), and no additional information is provided on any other protected elements or on its detailed history.
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