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The provost of Roche-en-Régnier is an emblematic civil building located in the commune of Roche-en-Régnier, Haute-Loire, in the heart of the former region of Auvergne. Dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, this building served as an administrative and judicial seat for the Barony of Roche-en-Régnier, one of the most important of the Velay. Its architecture reflects its central role in the local feudal organization, with elements like a coat of arms bearing the date of 1649.

The monument is distinguished by remarkable architectural details, including a fake gargoyle depicting a female bust facing the ground. A circular pillar supports two flat arches and a rib arch, characteristic of a late Renaissance style loggia. These decorative elements suggest a desire for prestige on the part of the local lords, while illustrating the artistic influences of the time.

The Provost porch was registered as historic monuments by order of 24 April 1926, thereby recognizing its heritage value. This classification protects a rare testimony from the judicial institutions of Ancien Régime en Auvergne, where the provosts played a key role in the administration of seigneurial lands. The building remains today a marker of Velay's institutional and architectural history.

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