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The building in Beaucaire, now listed as a Historic Monument, probably corresponds to the ancient Benedictine cloister. Its structure is distinguished by a building raised on an arch above the street, surmounted by a small window. A vaulted passage to the French leads to two spans of the original cloister, characterized by dogive vaults. Two large, low arches open onto an inner courtyard, framed by 17th-century facades with richly carved ionic capitals, although partially redesigned.

The courtyard houses a polygonal tower with a staircase, pierced with small windows and gargoyles. Its top is crowned with a turret, while the inside reveals decorative shells and doors in full hanger. The bays on the first floor have been modified, but the bays on the second floor have remained intact. The ensemble, registered by decree in 1946, illustrates the religious architecture transformed into private habitat, typical of post-Renaissance reassignments.

The official address (8 rue de la République) and GPS coordinates confirm its location in the historic centre of Beaucaire, in the Gard. Although the cartographic accuracy is considered to be satisfactory a priori (note 6/10), access to the public remains uncertain as the building is privately owned. The available sources (Monumentum, Mérimée base) highlight its heritage interest, linked to the Benedictine presence and the 17th and 18th century developments.

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