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The Saint-Roch convent is a religious building located in Viviers, in the department of Ardèche, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It is distinguished by its square tower adjacent to the former refectory of the chapter of Saint Vincent de Viviers Cathedral. The site also includes several convent buildings, including canonical houses such as those called Tournon or Camus Chapel (or Mirabel). These elements, located Place de la Plaine and chemin de la Brèche, have been fully protected since 2020, completing a first registration in 1985.

The convent, now owned by an association, illustrates the medieval and post-medieval religious architecture of the region. Its designation as historical monuments in 1985 initially concerned the Conventual complex, while a 2020 decree extended protection to canonical houses and their sitting floors. These buildings, typical of ecclesiastical establishments, reflect the spatial and social organization of the Canons in Viviers, an episcopal city marked by the presence of Saint Vincent Cathedral.

The location of the convent, Place de la Plaine, makes it a central element of Viviers' urban heritage. Available sources, such as the Merimée or Monumentum base, highlight its architectural and historical importance, although details of its current use (visits, accommodation) remain partial. Its ranking reflects the desire to preserve a heritage linked to religious and community life ardéchois, in a department rich in medieval monuments.

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