In 1807, the first seminary in Ain and the chapel were built by Abbé Ruivet. The building was rebuilt in 1859 by Bossan, the architect of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. In 1968, it closed and since 1980, the Town Hall moved there.
In 1807, creation of the first seminary in Ain by Abbé Ruivet, a former refractory priest, and construction of the chapel (following a donation from Mrs. Gabrielle Pitrat, a relative of the Thévenin family, hence the name of the district) . In 1847, an intentional fire caused the complete destruction of the chapel and the sacristy. In 1859, construction of the new seminary by Bossan, architect of the Cathedral of Fourvière. After the Law of Separation of Church and State (1905), the seminary was closed. In 1973, it was bought by the OPAC, which sold it to the city for the symbolic franc. The chapel is occupied today by the library.
New Town Hall
Since May 1980, the Town Hall has been located in the former minor seminary. The four-storey building is austere. Its facade is decorated with arcades and corbels under the roof. It also houses perception.
Themes
- Religious Heritage
- Religious site
Types
- Historic site and monument
Adapted tourism
- Wheelchair accessible with assistance
Comfort
Services
- Theme visit
- Guided tours
Customer base
Maximum age: 99
Minimum age: 10
Maximum group size: 30
Prices
Free.
Opening
All year round: open every day.
Advice from the Office
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