(20 minute drive). Stunning historic 16th century stately home in a medieval town, located on a medieval square with a fountain. Formerly the home of the French king's representative, or vigier, Maison Marcal is a gorgeous and rare remaining example of 16th century architecture in the town of Saint Yrieix that is well intact, and built on the site of a 12th century medieval castle. Henri of Navarre, the future King Henri IV, slept in one of the rooms on the first floor before the night of the battle of La Roche L'Abeille, on June 25, 1569. Options to book the entire home are available. For reservations, call 33 58719 8153, email
info@maisonmarcal.com
, or visit the website:
http://www.maisonmarcal.com/MM/Home.html
.