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The Hotel de Fayolle, also known as the Hotel de Cablanc, is a 17th-century mansion in Périgueux, Dordogne. Located in the preserved area of the city centre, it overlooks the right bank of Isle and is part of a historical environment marked by the remains of the medieval fortifications of Puy-Saint-Front. Its gardens, originally descending to the river, reflect the landscape typical of the aristocratic residences of the time.

The construction of the hotel was initiated by the Cablanc family during the first half of the 17th century, during the reign of Louis XIII. The site then includes the Barbecane Tower, a vestige of medieval ramparts defending the city. Over the centuries, the property passed into the hands of several influential families: Foucault, Galard, Rastignac, Montferrand, and Larigaudie. In 1858, the latter gave way to the Barbecane Tower, which was destroyed in 1864 to permit the development of Imperial Highway 21 (now Georges Saumande Boulevard).

In 1891, Count Félix de Fayolle acquired the hotel, which took its present name. The 17th century gate, characteristic with its decorated pediment and pilasters, was inscribed as historical monuments in 1970. In 1989, the town of Périgueux bought a part of the estate to create the square of Amsterdam, a public garden along the boulevard. The hotel's architecture, composed of two square wings, mixes blind facades and terraces with views of Isle, while inside, a monumental 16th century fireplace (copy 19th century) recalls the fascist of noble residences.

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