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The Priory Saint-Pierre de Montaubérou, located in Montpellier, Occitanie, is a historical monument dating back to the 1st quarter of the 12th century. It depended from 1096 on Maguelonne's cathedral chapter, before being attached to Montpellier's chapter until the Revolution. The Romanesque church, characterized by its carved facade, dates from around 1100, while the adjacent Gothic-style buildings were added or remodeled in the 14th–15th centuries, including the prior's house built on the south side of the church. This rural priory played a major religious and administrative role in the region, as evidenced by its dependencies and its preserved structure.

In 1910, a general renovation was undertaken to restore the upper parts of the church, convent and entrance, marking a desire to preserve this medieval heritage. Today's protected elements include the chapel, vaulted rooms, a tower of staircase with screws, and a covered passage with well, classified by decree in 1996. The site thus reflects almost nine centuries of history, from its Romanesque foundation to its Gothic adaptations and modern restorations, while preserving traces of its religious and community use.

The architecture of the priory illustrates the transition between the Romanesque (ornate western portail) and Gothic ( vaulted rooms, lodge of the prior), typical of the Occitan monuments of this period. Its successive union with the chapters of Maguelonne and then Montpellier underlines its institutional importance, while its location on the old road of Mauguio evokes its role in the rural landscape and local exchanges. Sources, such as Monumentum, confirm its status as a Historic Monument, highlighting its heritage and architectural value.

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