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Origin and history

The convent of Sainte-Praxède, located in Avignon in the department of Vaucluse (region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur), dates from the 4th quarter of the 17th century. This religious monument, typical of the Conventual architecture of the time, was partially preserved thanks to an inscription in the inventory of Historical Monuments. Only the stairs of the former infirmary have been officially protected since 1949, by ministerial decree.

At that time, Avignon, then under pontifical influence before its definitive attachment to France in 1791, was marked by an intense religious life. The convents played a central role in education, care for the sick and assistance to the poorest. Their architecture often reflected the practical needs (infirmaries, dormitories, chapels) while integrating decorative elements specific to the emerging classical style.

Available sources, including the Monumentum database and the Mérimée data, locate the convent at two nearby addresses: 4 rue Petite-Calade (official address) and 7 B rue Félix Gras (approximate GPS coordinates). The accuracy of this location is considered passable (note 5/10), which may indicate urban changes or partial reconstructions over the centuries.

Today, information on public access (visits, accommodation, rental) remains undocumented in the sources consulted. Only the protected element (the staircase) attests to the heritage significance of the site, although its current condition and use are not detailed.

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