Cité médiévale
Bourg, 87500 Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche
- Haute-Vienne
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Saint-Yrieix is located 40 km south of Limoges, 60 km north-west of Brive and 60 km north-east of Périgueux. The City owes its name to Aredius, a 6th century Christian saint who founded an abbey. The current city is gathered around a nucleus of ancient constructions that constitute the medieval city dominated by the collegiate church. Today the city and its medieval city are classified among the "Most beautiful detours of France".
Tags
Monument historique i Château, hôtel urbain, palais, manoir
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