Villes et Pays d art et d histoire. children. Keys for. Figeac

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1 Villes et Pays d art et d histoire Keys for children Figeac

2 1 Maison de la Monnaie Look at the drawing on the left under the photo of Figeac inside this leaflet. Parts of this building are missing, look carefully at the facade and join the dots to complete the building. 2 Hôtel d auglanat Can you find the carving of a dog at the entrance to this house? It s easier to see if you stand right underneath it. Today you are about to visit the town of Figeac. You parents leaflet shows the route you are going to follow together. You can try to find the answers to some questions as you come to different places on the route. On the inside of this leaflet is a poster to keep as a souvenir of your visit Place Gaillardy On the right inside this leaflet are two houses you can see on this square. They are built with brick and wood. Colour all the wooden parts. Hôtel Galiot de Genouillac The man who lived in this house was a general, he served the French king François 1 st and met the king of England in This king was known for having six wives. What was his name? Place Carnot 1. What do you think this area was used for in the medieval times? o A school o A market o A restaurant 2. Look at the houses around you, some of them have open lofts, how did the people manage to store things so high up? o A lift o A ladder o A pulley 3. What is the building in the centre made of o stone o wood o metal

3 6 7 Maison du Griffon Look at the carvings decorating the facade of this house. Which of these three faces can you not see on the house? Look out for the odd man out on other buildings during the visit. This house takes its name from a carving of a griffon, an imaginary animal, half eagle half lion. Can you see it? Espace Patrimoine Can you find the model of the Maison du Griffon you have just seen in this exhibition room? It shows the house as it was in the Middle Ages, quite different from its aspect today. Imagine the windows decorated with the carvings you identified. What differences are there between windows then and now. 9 a b Hôtel de Crussol Complete the text describing this mansion using some of these words, be careful there are some traps! Staircase courtyard pool lift loggia. This mansion belonged to an important family in the 16th century. Around a central is a stone The roof of the covered is supported by columns. c Eglise Notre-Dame-du-Puy 8 10 The photo inside this leaflet was taken from the terrace in front of the church. Go to the viewpoint indicator and find the exact place where the photographer was standing. With the help of the plan, can you identify on the photo two buildings you have seen during the visit? Maison à tourelle d angle This is the only house in the square which has a turret on its corner. Why do you think the turret was built? Answers Question 2 : The dog is on the right of the doorway on the end of the external arch, a hand stroking its head. Question 4 : Henry 8 th ( ). Question 5 : a market, a pulley, metal. Question 6 : face c. Question 7 : The windows are not rectangular but have three arches each. Question 8 : The Viguier tower and St Sauveur church. Question 9 : courtyard, staircase, loggia. Question 10 : Passers-by could tell from the turret that the house belonged to a noble family.

4 following the keys round Figeac Maisons de la Place Gaillardy

5 following the keys round Figeac Façade de la Maison de la Monnaie

6 By following the key symbols round town you have seen some of the most interesting buildings in Figeac. There is more to discover in Figeac! During the holidays take the opportunity to find out more about the life of people living in Figeac in the Middle Ages. Travel the routes of the international merchants or play sleuth through the streets of the town. The Tourist Office has information about all the possible activities in French. INForMaTIoN Service du patrimoine Hôtel de ville 5, rue de Colomb BP Figeac cedex Tél. : Fax : Courriel : service.patrimoine@ville-figeac.fr Photographs by: Nelly Blaya,, service du patrimoine Mairie de Figeac. Document edited in Office de Tourisme Hôtel de la Monnaie Place Vival Figeac Tél. : Fax : Courriel : info@tourisme-figeac.com Design : Impression : Graphic Pyrénées