Hôtel de Carbonnier de Marzac, Sarlat-la-Canéda

The Hôtel de Carbonnier de Marzac is a private medieval residence in Sarlat-la-Canéda featuring a protected tower, detailed facade elements, and original roof structure. The building displays characteristics of upper-class residential architecture typical of the Dordogne region from that era.

The residence was built in the 15th century as a home for an affluent family during the medieval period in the Dordogne. It gained protection as a registered historic monument in 1944, which has helped preserve its essential features since then.

This residence stands on one of the narrow lanes in the medieval center, showing how wealthy families built their homes in this region during earlier centuries. The way the building rises from the street reflects the local way of organizing domestic space.

The private residence can be viewed from the outside while walking through the narrow lanes of the medieval center. The best time to explore the exterior is during daylight hours when natural light highlights the details of the facade and tower.

The building reveals a blend of original medieval elements and later modifications that show layer by layer how houses changed over centuries. This combination allows visitors to trace different construction phases within a single structure.