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THE CLOISTER OF THE SAINT-GENGOULT COLLEGIATE CHURCH

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Created between 1510 and 1522 the cloister marks through its decoration the introduction of the Renaissance in the local architecture.

The overall structure remains gothic with the use of liernes and tiercerons at each gallery animated by a series of vault keys which are typical of flamboyant Gothic. The galleries open onto the garden through three windows decorated on the outside by a broken gable richly decorated with cherubs and imps. The columns are simple or twisted and embellished with Corinthian capitals with florets acanthus leaves bay leaves or crosses. The most marked by the Italian Renaissance are provided with masks, horns of plenty, foliage and antique basins.

The garden contains plants used in the region in the early 16th century including medicinal plants such as Achillea ptarmica (silver button) which is used to treat urinary problems and toothache Paeonia officinalis (peony) which is known to relieve intestinal pain and headaches or Lavandula angustifolia (true lavender) which is a particularly effective antiseptic.


Dates and times

from 09/01/2024 to 09/30/2024