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 RENAISSANCE HOUSE Listed building - Mid 16th century 52200 LANGRES GPS : 47.864155,5.332832   Tel. : 03 25 87 67 67 Fax : 03 25 87 73 33 Mail : info@tourisme-langres.com Built around 1550 this residence of very high quality is composed of two buildings, one which gives on to the street, the other on to the garden, and which are linked by a lateral corridor which leads to a spiral staircase. The basement kitchens are located on the garden side giving on to a lower courtyard. Underneath this courtyard there is a rainwater cistern, whose water was drawn from a well topped with a small dome. The facade has a complex rhythm of two levels with an alternation of large and narrow bays. The small columns of the Ionic and Corinthian orders articulate each level whilst accentuating the relief of the ensemble. The stone transoms and mullions of the windows are a part of the layout of the facade. Profuse and varied, the upper frieze made up of vegetal ornaments contrasts with the sobriety and the orderliness of the lower frieze, which is composed of bovine skulls. The door, in a closed arch topped by an opening and a triangular pediment, is decorated by a garland with a lion’s muzzle and rams’ heads. During opening times, you can go along the side passage (firebacks, spiral staircase) to Rue du Cardinal Morlot where you can see another Renaissance House on your right, further along the street. No admission charge.
Telephone mobile 03 25 87 67 67 Dates and Times of opening Access to passageway (firebacks), all year, 9am - 6pm. Visit to Renaissance and mediaeval cellars, 1st July-31st August, 2.30pm - 6pm. Prices No admission charge. 3 € (including an audio-guide) - Audio-guide and visit for children aged 6 - 12 yrs. Lanquages used for the visits French Languages used on the information boards English/French Audio guide languages German/English/French/Italian/Dutch
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