Foundation of the Congregation 1650 (≈ 1650)
Establishment of the nuns of Saint Joseph.
1ère moitié du XIXe siècle
Construction of pharmacy
Construction of pharmacy 1ère moitié du XIXe siècle (≈ 1865)
Development dated this period.
21 juin 1999
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 21 juin 1999 (≈ 1999)
Registration of the pharmacy and its woodwork.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Pharmacy with its interior decoration of woodwork (Box BC 147): inscription by order of 21 June 1999
Key figures
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Origin and history
The Saint-Joseph Hospital is a former hospital located in Tence, in the Haute-Loire department, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Founded in the 17th century, it is linked to the congregation of the nuns of Saint Joseph, established in 1650. The current building, built of irregular granite, reflects a sober architecture typical of the town houses of the time.
The pharmacy adjacent to the hospice, which dates back to the first half of the 19th century, is a remarkable part of the site. Its interior decoration in woodwork, characteristic of this period, led to its registration as historical monuments by order of 21 June 1999. This ranking highlights its heritage and architectural importance.
The site, now owned by the municipality of Tence, illustrates the local hospital and religious history. Although its initial vocation has evolved, it remains a testimony of the social and health organization of the region in the nineteenth century, in a rural context marked by modest but functional structures.
