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The Presbytery of Rodez Cathedral is a house built in the Louis XIII style during the first half of the 17th century. This building, located in the present Occitanie region, is distinguished by its western facade adorned with a shell-shaped and double arcades framed with doric pilasters. A Renaissance-inspired turret and an ancient Gothic opening on the north facade testify to its mixed architectural heritage, between medieval tradition and emerging classicism.

Acquired in 1720 by the bishop of Rodez, the building was originally intended to accommodate the brothers of the Schools, a congregation dedicated to education. Later, he served as a residence for the cathedral priests, marking his central role in local religious life. The elements protected by the 1950 decree include facades on the impasse and the courtyard, as well as roofs, highlighting the heritage value of its decorations and structure.

The building preserves traces of its evolution, such as the dead end façade where an old Gothic opening remains, perhaps reminiscent of an earlier building. The typical Renaissance turret and the portals opening onto a vaulted room illustrate the successive adaptations of the place. Today owned by an association, its current use (visits, rentals, or guest rooms) is not specified in the available sources.

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