Who lived at the château of Saint-Laurent-les-Tours?

The painter and tapestry designer Jean Lurçat moved in in 1943 and worked there until his death in 1966.

What remains of the medieval castle?

Two stone towers, dated to the 13th and 15th centuries, along with fragments of the original enclosure wall.

Is the château a listed historic monument?

Yes, the towers have been listed since 1889, and the whole château with its decor since 1988.

Can visitors see works by Jean Lurçat on site?

The residence still holds tapestries, paintings and ceramics that the artist created directly onto its walls, ceilings and woodwork.

Where is the château of Saint-Laurent-les-Tours located?

It stands in the commune of Saint-Laurent-les-Tours, in the Lot department, on a rise near Saint-Céré.

Château de Saint-Laurent-les-Tours

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Château des Tours-Saint-Laurent stands in Saint-Laurent-les-Tours (Lot), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 15th century, 19th century, milieu 20th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Set on a hill above the Saint-Céré valley in the Lot department, this site preserves the remains of a medieval stronghold once linked to the viscounts of Turenne: two stone towers, one from the 13th century and the other from the 15th, are what survive of the original fortifications. The adjoining residence, rebuilt in the 19th century in a neo-medieval style, was bought in 1943 by the painter and tapestry designer Jean Lurçat, who set up his workshop there until his death in 1966. The building still holds tapestries, paintings and ceramics he created directly onto its walls, ceilings and woodwork.

What to know

The château stands on top of a hill above Saint-Céré, and reaching it involves a climb.
Only two medieval towers and fragments of the enclosure wall remain from the 13th and 15th century construction.
The residence houses a workshop-museum dedicated to Jean Lurçat, with works created between 1943 and 1966.
The site is listed as a historic monument, with the towers first protected in 1889.
The building carries the Maison des Illustres label because of its connection to Jean Lurçat.

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Opening hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	14:00-18:00
Wednesday	14:00-18:00
Thursday (today)	14:00-18:00
Friday	14:00-18:00
Saturday	14:00-18:00
Sunday	14:00-18:00

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Where this château is

Saint-Laurent-les-Tours · Lot · Occitanie

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Le Château, 46400 Saint-Laurent-les-Tours

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00095244
Period of construction: 13th century, 15th century, 19th century, milieu 20th century

Frequently asked

Who lived at the château of Saint-Laurent-les-Tours?: The painter and tapestry designer Jean Lurçat moved in in 1943 and worked there until his death in 1966.
What remains of the medieval castle?: Two stone towers, dated to the 13th and 15th centuries, along with fragments of the original enclosure wall.
Is the château a listed historic monument?: Yes, the towers have been listed since 1889, and the whole château with its decor since 1988.
Can visitors see works by Jean Lurçat on site?: The residence still holds tapestries, paintings and ceramics that the artist created directly onto its walls, ceilings and woodwork.
Where is the château of Saint-Laurent-les-Tours located?: It stands in the commune of Saint-Laurent-les-Tours, in the Lot department, on a rise near Saint-Céré.