St-Laurent-Les-Tours, dominates the western skyline of St.
Céré.
Once (they say) an imposing Chateau, not much remains but what
does is still pretty imposing. The two towers can be seen from miles
around and, travelling from west to east along the road from Betaille
and Bretenoux, they suddenly spring into view as you round a bend.
The tower commanding the western approach to St Céré,
is 13thC, the other, making sure no-one sneaks up from the east,
is newer, circa 15thC!
What will lure you up there is the magnificent view of the Dordogne
river valley from the mediaeval walls.
Whilst you are there, you should check out the tapestry and Museum
to Jean Lurcat. In 1945 he set up his tapestry atelier in
St-Laurent-Les-Tours and his former home houses a unique collection
of his work.
