Sarlat | Things To See
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Sarlat | Things To See
St Sacerdos Cathedral Originally part of the church of a Benedictine Abbey built in the 12 th C by the monks of Calabre abbey who transported the relics of the cathederals namesake , St Sacerdos , the bishop of Limoges to the site . The building was modified in the 14th , 16th & 17th centuries however still retains some of its original Romanesque style . The large entrance was added in the 17th century and the statues seen in the entrance are of unknown origin and date .
The Fountains Courtyard – The Canon Courtyard In this courtyard you will find two public fountains used by the abbey and where the water still runs freely .
Chapel of St Benoit or Blue Penitents A small 12th century Romanesque chapel which was restored in the 17 th century .
Jardin des Enfeus This is a sloping garden behind the Cathedral with tombstones from the monastic cemetery with arched insets containing sarcophagi from the 14th & 16th centuries of the distinguished gentry of Sarlat .
La Lanterne des Morts This is a conical shaped monument that was built in 1147 to honour a visit to the town by Saint Bernard who preformed the famous miracle of the " loaves which cured ". During its time the tower has served as a chapel , a charnel-house , then in the 17th century as a place for electing the consuls and during the French Revolution it was a powder magazine .
Le Presidial The seat of the Royal Justice under King Henri II in the 16th century . This building has an unusual facade and is set in a beautiful garden . It has a large central arch supporting a loggia , topped by a campanile lantern , a structure of wooden props supporting the lantern to light the vast interior staircase . The building now houses a popular resturant .
Hotel de Gerard Has a splendid renaissance gallery . In the courtyard there are exhibition rooms for art works and a large room decorated in the 17th century style .
La Boetie Residence The birthplace of Etienne de la Boetie , a noted judge , writer and it is said the founder of modern political philosophy , in the 15 th century . This is one of the finest homes in Sarlat and is characterized by an Italian Renaissance style façade . This property is on Place de la Liberte , the towns main square .
Place de al Liberte This is the main public square of Sarlat and is bordered by traditional houses from the 16th & 17 th centuries and has a number of restored passageways running from it . There are number of cafes and resturants in the square .
Hotel de Gisson Situated on Slace de la Liberte it was built in the 17th century . It features a hexagonal stone-roofed tower , providing a spectacular backdrop .
Plamon House or Consuls ' House This is one of Sarlat ' s most remarkable houses . Opposite is Vassal House from the 15 th century , Saint Mary ' s Fountain , Mirandol House and nearby is Tapinois de Betou House from the 15 th century with a magnificent 17th century wooden staircase .
Chapelle des Recollets This building dating from the 17th century and was formerly the chapel of the Friars convent , it now houses a school .
Ramparts – The Hangmans Tower High arched gateway leads to the outer boulevard which was once a dry moat . The Hangman ' s Tower dates from the 16th century and is one of the last two remaining out of the eighteen which once protected the city .
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