Purchase by the city 1746 (≈ 1746)
Accommodation of the cathedral priest
XVIIe siècle
Presbytery construction
Presbytery construction XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Building the building called "the Guard of God"
1907
Lease to the priest
Lease to the priest 1907 (≈ 1907)
Rental for nine years
6 mars 1992
Registration historical monument
Registration historical monument 6 mars 1992 (≈ 1992)
Protection of facades and roofs
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Façades and roofs, on street and on courtyard (see EY 446) : inscription by order of 6 March 1992
Key figures
Curé de la cathédrale - Occupying the presbytery
Accommodation by the city since 1746
Origin and history
The presbytery of Nîmes Cathedral, also known as "the Guard of God", is a 17th-century religious building built in the city of Nîmes, in the department of Gard. Located at 9 rue Saint-Castor, it is characterized by architecture combining Renaissance elements, such as open windows in the courtyard and a wrought iron balcony. Its door is framed with ionic columns, and an ancient well is present in the courtyard.
In 1746, the city of Nîmes bought this house to house the parish priest of Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Castor Cathedral. The building, a communal property, is listed in the historical monuments by decree of 6 March 1992 for its facades and roofs, both on street and courtyard. In 1907, a nine-year lease was granted to the parish priest, confirming his religious use.
The presbytery illustrates the civil and religious architecture of Nîmes in modern times, with stylistic influences marked by the Renaissance. Its inscription as a historic monument underlines its heritage importance, linked to its history and its proximity to the cathedral. Protected elements include facades, roofs, and architectural details such as windows and wrought iron balcony.
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