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The convent of Observantins is a religious building located in Manosque, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Built between the 1st quarter of the 15th century and the 1st quarter of the 16th century, it is located between Rue des Écoles and Rue de la Fraternité. Its remains, including the church, have been protected since 1977 by an inscription as historical monuments.

This convent illustrates the religious architecture of the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance in southeastern France. At that time, convents played a central role in the spiritual, social and cultural life of Provençal cities. They served as places of prayer, reception for pilgrims, and sometimes as centres of teaching or charity.

Available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) indicate that the building is now owned by the municipality of Manosque. Its exact address, 20 rue de la Fraternité, corresponds to an approximate location, with a cartographic accuracy deemed mediocre (level 5/10). No information is provided on its current accessibility or contemporary uses.

The inscription to historical monuments in 1977 specifically concerns the convent church, referenced in the cadastre under plots G 610, 613 to 616, and 2214. This heritage protection underscores the historical and architectural significance of the preserved remains, although their current status is not detailed in the sources consulted.

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