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The church of St Andrew the High of Vienna, built in the first half of the eighteenth century, originally belonged to the Jesuit College. Its construction ended in 1723, marking a period of strong religious and educational influence in the city. After the Revolution, the abbey of Saint-André-le-Haut was sold as a national property, and the church, then dedicated to Saint-Louis, took up the term Saint-André.

Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 19 March 1927, the church is now owned by the municipality of Vienna. Its inscription bears witness to its heritage importance, although its exact location (26 Rue du Collège) is judged to be of average accuracy (note 6/10). The building embodies the architectural legacy of the Jesuits in Isère, in a context where Vienna was a religious and intellectual crossroads.

The church, originally linked to a Jesuit college, illustrates the central role of these institutions in teaching and spiritual life in the 18th century. The sale of the abbey as a national property reflects the upheavals of the Revolution, while its subsequent inscription underscores its historical value. Today, its municipal status makes it a potentially open place to the public, although the modalities of the visit are not specified.

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