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The Priory Saint-Côme de Chablis, located in the town of Chablis (Yonne), is a religious monument whose first written traces date back to the end of the thirteenth century. Two acts of 1290 and 1298 mentioned the visits of the provost and the canons of the abbey of Saint-Martin de Tours, on which the priory then depended. These documents attest to his existence and attachment to a major religious institution of the time.

The chapel, of medieval style, is characterized by a unique vessel oriented, finished with a bedside. Its architecture underwent modifications in the 18th century, a period of reconstruction or partial renovation. In the 19th century, the vaults of the chapel collapsed, and the Romanesque portal of the west facade disappeared in 1927, partially altering its original appearance. Despite these degradations, the site retains remarkable elements such as a well, ditches, and fence walls, which have been protected since 2002.

The priory was initially linked to Saint-Martin de Tours Abbey, an influential settlement in the region. Visits of the canons in the 13th century suggest organized religious activity, typical of medieval priories that served as spiritual and administrative relays for the great abbeys. The collapse of the vaults and the disappearance of the portal in the 20th century illustrate the preservation challenges faced by this heritage.

Today, the Priory Saint-Côme is a private property, classified as a Historic Monument since 2002. Its inscription concerns not only the chapel, but also related elements such as an operating building, a well, and defensive structures (grounds and walls). These protections reflect the desire to preserve an architectural testimony of the 13th and 18th centuries, despite the transformations and degradations suffered over the centuries.

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