Origin and history

The passage of the Prior of Magdelaine is a monument located in La Charité-sur-Loire, in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. Although its name evokes a religious function linked to a priory, the available sources do not specify its period of construction or its exact use. This type of passage could serve as a link between convent buildings or spaces dedicated to monastic life.

In the general context of medieval and modern Burgundy, priories played a central role in local life. They often served as places of prayer, reception for pilgrims or travellers, and economic centres through the exploitation of surrounding lands. Associated monuments, such as passages or galleries, facilitated circulation within these religious groups, reflecting the spatial and social organization of monastic communities.