A Family Dwelling/Country Retreat From The 13th, 17th And 19th Centuries, With Its Hanging

A family dwelling/country retreat from the 13th, 17th and 19th centuries, with its hanging gardens, within a medieval city in the Lot department. Up in the heights of the limestone plateaus overlooking the Dordogne River valley, and on the outskirts of the Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park, recognised as a UNESCO Global Geopark, Martel is laid out around a town centre with remarkably conserved architectural heritage, while its narrow pedestrian streets, blond stone dwellings and small squares create a balanced composition, featuring a number of shops.

As for the hamlet, quite bustling all year long, it boasts green markets with regional goods, regular cultural events, a host of essential amenities for daily life as well as medical services and academic establishments, all nestled within in this well-preserved part of the Quercy region.

Not far from the Place de la Halle and the Palais de la Raymondie, the dwelling, perched up on a hill, enjoys plenty of natural light and unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside, visible from both its windows as well as its two gardens. Built on the corner of two streets, including one that encircles the historical downtown area, which still bears, in certain places, the outline of what was once its defensive enclosure wall, it is over the latter that the dwelling was constructed, the origins of which date back to the 13th century, a time when the city was establishing its commercial role and fortifying its borders.

Transformed into a more comfortable civilian dwelling in the 17th century, before it was further adjusted in the 19th century, today, it has preserved a sort of layered architectural style, which subtly bears witness to the city’s long history.
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