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Origin and history

The former prefecture of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre, located in Soudaine-Lavinadière (Corrèze, Nouvelle-Aquitaine), dates back to the thirteenth century, when the order was attested to there. The church, dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption and the take-off of Saint John the Baptist, could date in part from the twelfth century, although its current structure mainly reflects subsequent changes. It was restored in 1654, then in the middle of the 18th century (add of the bell tower), before major modifications such as the construction of a square bell tower around 1800 and the addition of a southern chapel in 1861 by architect J. Gardès. Its limousine portal, typical of the region, adorns the western gable wall, while the interior preserves a walled ceiling and 17th century murals discovered on the flat bedside.

In 1489, the Order of the Holy Sepulchre was reunited with that of the Hospital, marking a turning point in its institutional history. The remains of the prior buildings, associated with the church, testify to its past role as a priory. Classified as a Historical Monument in 2003, the property is now divided between the municipality and private hands. The protected elements include the church in its entirety, the ruins of the convent buildings, and the surrounding land, emphasizing its heritage importance.

The successive transformations — the podium in 1852, the restoration of the structures in 1881 — illustrate a continuous adaptation to liturgical and community needs. The site, although partially accessible, retains an approximate location (note 6/10), with an address listed at 3 Rue Grande. Its history thus reflects both local architectural developments and the recompositions of religious orders in Limousin.

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