Its historical centre, as picturesque as you could wish for with its side streets dotted with old timber-framed houses, is dominated by the imposing form of the main building of the Castle of the Dukes of Bourbon. The latter, flanked by a square keep, clock tower and Italian-style gallery, houses the Museum of Popular Music, an exhibition space with over instruments, an eclectic selection to say the least, including a large collection of hurdy-gurdies!
At the approach to the museum, the castle esplanade with orientation table offers a beautiful view of the roofs and bell towers of the town. Erected in the 11th and 12th centuries, the Romanesque Church of St. Peter contains a splendid statue of St. Magdalene from the late 15th century. Not far from there is a pleasant green area that's ideal for a stopover, and Wilson Gardens, adorned with pretty French-style parterres.
A fine range of colours and flavours! The must of the city: the esplanade of the castle and its breathtaking view of the city! The city is expanding and has new arteries offering walkers this varied architecture peculiar to this time.
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Racecourse Saint-Jean. Castle of Bien-Assis. Castle of the Ducs de Bourbon. Church Notre-Dame. Church Saint-Paul. Church Saint-Pierre. Centre Athanor. Centre Marcel Pagnol. Train station of La Ville-Gozet. Castle of the Dukes of Bourbon. Half-timbered house - Rue Grande. MuPop, the museum of music that makes you vibrate! Its abbey church is a magnificent example of Limousin Romanesque art.
