Lauzun: a picturesque village, an ancient duchy to explore on foot
Lauzun: a picturesque village, an ancient duchy to explore on foot
119 m - Lauzun
Culture and Heritage
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The Château de Lauzun, a place of history, home of the first Duke of Lauzun, Antonin Nompar de Caumont (1632-1723), a listed monument in 1963. The architecture of the Château de Lauzun is a testimony to the Renaissance period.
Visible from the outside all year round.
The interior of the castle is not open to visitors.
Favorites :
- The two monumental Italian Renaissance style marble fireplaces attributed to the architect Pierre Souffron (architect of Henri de Navarre, future Henri IV) , including that of the King's bedroom offered by Catherine de Medici.
- The Gallo-Roman altar of the goddess Tutelle.
- As for the vast ceremonial hall, it has also retained its 16th century decor, notably its diamond-shaped floor tiles.
Take a break in the Pays de Lauzun !
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