Realized between 1510 and 1522, the cloister's decoration marks the introduction of the Renaissance into local architecture.
Realized between 1510 and 1522, the cloister's decoration marks the introduction of the Renaissance into local architecture.The overall structure remains Gothic, with each gallery featuring liernes and tiercerons enlivened by a series of keystones typical of the Flamboyant Gothic style. The galleries open onto the garden through three windows, decorated on the outside by a broken gable richly adorned with putti and imps. The simple or twisted columns are adorned with Corinthian capitals featuring fleurons, acanthus leaves, laurel leaves or crosses. Those most influenced by the Italian Renaissance are adorned with mascarons, horns of plenty, scrolls and antique-style basins.
The garden is home to plants used in the region in the early 16th century, including medicinal plants such as Achillea ptarmica (Silverbud) used against urinary problems and toothache, Paeonia officinalis (Peony) known to relieve intestinal pain and headaches, or Lavandula angustifolia (True Lavender) which is notably a very effective antiseptic.
The garden is home to plants used in the region in the early 16th century, including medicinal plants such as Achillea ptarmica (Silverbud) used for urinary problems and toothache, Paeonia officinalis (Peony) known for relieving intestinal pain and headaches, or Lavandula angustifolia (True Lavender) which is notably a very effective antiseptic.