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CANCELLED - The Seigneury of Lauzun through the ages: from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance
On the occasion of this heritage weekend, come and visit the famous ducal castle of Lauzun. Let yourself be guided and discover our favourites!
Samedi 16 septembre 2023, 10h00Passat
©OTPL - Mathieu Maxime Prod
On the occasion of European Heritage Days, come visit the famous ducal castle of Lauzun.
The Castle of Lauzun, house of the first duke of Lauzun, Antonine Nompar de Caumont (1632-1723), is a monument listed(classified) since 1963.
His(Her,Its) architecture is an evidence of the architecture of Renaissance.
Be allowed guide and discover our favourites:
- Both marble monumental fireplaces, in the style of Italian Renaissance, attributed(awarded) to the architect Pierre Souffron (architect of Henry de Navarre, future Henry IV), of whom that of the room(chamber) of the King offered by Catherine de Médicis.
- The Gallo-Roman altar of the goddess Supervision.
As for the large stateroom, it also kept(preserved) its decoration(set) of the XVIth century, in particular its ground laid with cobblestones by tomettes in the shape of diamond.
