Castelsarrasin

Geography

Country house located on the Tarn at 21 km at the East of Montauban on the Trunk road 113

History

The first unquestionable trace of the existence of Castelsarrasin goes back to the year 961. Its name, Manor house Sarracenum , would indicate " the Château builds with the manner of the Sarrasin s". But it seems well that the Arab do not have to in no case taken part in the creation of the place.

The first unquestionable trace of the existence of Castelsarrasin goes back to the year 961. This year there, Raimond I, count of Rouergue, gives by will to the Abbaye of Moissac, the church Saint-Saver (always current name of the church of the city - to see photo) and his grounds.

The beginning of the history of the city is marked by the wars: against English until the end of the 12th century, then Albigensian Crusade during first half of the 13th century. At that time, the city is managed by Consul S and receives his first habits (texts of right governing the city) in 1230. To, the Flood S, the Plague, and especially the Guerre One hundred Year old will devastate the country which will know only a few tens of years of lull at the beginning of.

Because, as of 1560, begin the wars of religion during which, Castelsarrasin the catholic, is with the catches with the remainder of the area, rather protesting. The church Saint-Saver is besides one of rare which has escaped with the destruction in the sector.

At the end of the 17th century, Antoine Laumet, known as Lamothe Cadillac was born with Saint-Nicolas-of-the-Serious, not far from Castelsarrasin. Sent by the King of France to the America S, it founded there the town of Détroit, then was named governor of Louisiana in 1710. As a sign of recognition, Détroit gave its name to the famous mark of cars and of the “Cadillac Meetings” are celebrated every two years with Castelsarrasin.

Returned to France, it became Gouverneur of Castelsarrasin on February 11th 1723 and dies there a few years later, in October 1730.

The following centuries, until the Revolution of 1789, will be calmer. In Castelsarrasin, like everywhere in France, the end of the 18th century will be agitated, with the installation of the Republic, then 1st empire.

Starting from 1850, the city which counts 7000 inhabitants starts to develop and to extend, in particular thanks to the arrival of the Railroad, then of " Usine". In the same way, in 1875, a barracks is built; the city has still today its regiment which contributes largely to its dynamism.

At the 20th century, in spite of the terrible bleedings of the two wars, the city continues its expansion until our days when she affirms herself like the second economic site of the Tarn-et-Garonne.

Administration

Demography

Places and monuments

Church Saint-Saver

It is located place of the Reason. Registered on the additional list of the general inventory of the Historic buildings.

Mentioned as of 961, the church Saint-Saver was rebuilt in 1254, " in a sumptuous way ". It ensured until in 1626 conventual functions (priory of the abbey of Moissac) and remained until the most important Révolution of 1789 of the churches of the diocese Bas- Montauban.

Entirely built bricks, type even of architecture of the Gothic first with arched Nave and transept of warheads and collateral covers of a cradle broken Romance.

Bell-tower-turn of octagonal form, on 2 floors separated by an external cord. 32 coupled windows and with semicircular arch.

Movable of the east classified Historic building. It is composed of splendid woodworks coming for the majority from old the Abbaye from Belleperche acquired in January 1799 and from furnace bridge S and angels from Marbre.

Stained glasses signed and gone back to Joseph Villiet, Louis Gesta and Henri Feur

Window presenting various objects of worship behind the high altar. The church shelters the relics of the owner of the city, Saint Alpinien, companion of Saint Martial, evangelists of the Gallic province called " Aquitanian " (13th century).

the woodworks Come from the abbey of Belleperche, acquired in January 1799:

a dresser of Organ (18th century) whose topic is musical teaching.
stalls (17th century) the chorus does not shelter any that 39 on the 80 of origin
a door (18th century) certainly representing family members of Arcombald, founder and bienfaitrice of the abbey of Belleperche.
the Chaire (S)
the praying mantis (18th century)
carries (17th century) of the sacristy representing the Apôtre S Pierre and Paul carved in relief in a completely masterly way.

the marbles

the high altar (18th century) very out of marbles Polychrome S.
the angels admirers (18th century) cut in a very pure white marble
the furnace bridge of the vault Saint-Alpinien (18th century) composed of polychrome marbles
the Bénitier S (S) come certainly from Belleperche

Another furniture

a statue of the virgin to the child out of fine carved wooden - beginning 16th century
a polychrome wood statue (18th century)
a Mounting out of wood gilded (19th century) containing the relics of saint Alpinien
a house out of gilded wooden (18th century).

Church Midsummer's Day

It is located at the end of the street Paul-Descazeaux The Chevaliers of Midsummer's Day of Jerusalem are present in the surrounding countryside as of the 12th century (Midsummer's Day church of the Vines). Mentioned as of 1216 downtown, the church is rebuilt partially in 1515.

Built brick, structures heavy, Voûte S of low warheads.
Bell-tower-turn on 2 floors, each one of its faces openwork of two windows, on semicircular arch, Second surmounted floor of a hexagonal arrow with edges with the openwork faces of small openings in the shape of Maltese cross.
Stained glasses of L.V Gesta of Toulouse
interior Decoration carried out in 1924 by the painter Tarn-and-garonnais, Strapping man-Lala. Interesting armorial bearings of local characters.

Vault Notre-Dame d' Alem

The first title attesting the existence of this vault dated June 7th 1210. From time immemorial the fame of Notre Dame d' Alem was large. The vault a long time diverted towards it the Jacobites passing by Toulouse and Moissac. Destroyed with three recoveries (War One hundred Year old, Wars of religion and Revolution of 1789), it is still today upright.

It owes two of its resurrections with two " miracles " :

the wish of Sancerre (One hundred Year old War). The marshal Louis de Sancerre, taken refuge in the ruins of the vault, beseeches the Virgin and promises to rebuild this one if it gains the victory.
the wish of Galatoire of Spain (Revolution). Imprisoned in the convent of the Visitation, this noble, relative of emigrants promises to rebuild the vault, if he escapes the Guillotine.

Old religious establishments of the city

Castelsarrasin counted five religious establishments. Two of them were ruined with the French revolution.

Convent of Dominican (1602-1792). Site of the music school and the Media library. No the Vestige S.

Monastery of the Capuchins (1602-1793). No the vestiges

Monastery of the Carmelite friars (1282-1794): Site of the town hall, old the Court and old the gendarmerie

Vestiges:
Clocher 16th century, out of bricks, hexagonal at its base and heptagonal in its two upper floors.
Portail of the church of the end 13th century into full clotheshanger, framed by a length Arch in warheads with three rolls.

Convent of the Ursulines (1642-1792). Site of the sub-prefecture

Vestiges:
Intérieurs: A gallery of the cloister, rooms arched
Extérieurs: a tower of angle

Priory of Midsummer's Day (1282-1789). Site of the Convent and the vault of the sisters of the Compassion.

The town hall

It is located place of Freedom. Construction of the architect Rivet in 1827. Lighting clock manufactured by the largest clock and watch maker, Parisian the Lepaut, in 1847. Framed statues of Minerve (trade) and Cérès (agriculture), work of the Toulouse sculptor Palat.

Curiosities

Several buildings or streets deserve the visit.

House Rebirth (place of Freedom) Private

Built fine beginning 16th century. Classified historic building. Windows Rebirth. Sculptures of the bases and supports of windows: animal and foliage.

Hotel Lamothe-Cadillac (n° 6 place Lamothe-Cadillac) Private

Said " house of the governors " , Lamothe-Cadillac, founder of Strait, lived there of 1723 to 1730. Frontage 18th century, interior court 17th century. Commemorative plaque.

House of the abbot of Prades (9, rue du ordering Châtinières) Private

Native house of the abbot Jean Martin de Prades, collaborator with the Encyclopedia. Construction 18th century. Sculptures of the gate: mask and garlands. Commemorative plaque.

Half-timbered house (49, rue de la Révolution) Private

Construction 16th century. Frontage in wood sides.

Street of Discretion

The typical Middle Ages. Mullioned windows beginning 16th century.

Street of Loneliness

Typical of the Middle Ages

War memorial, public garden Aristide Briand

Work of the Toulouse sculptor Ducuing, 1920.

Port Jacques-Yves Cousteau of the side Channel in the Garonne

Personalities related to the commune

Abbot Jean-Martin de Prades (1724 - 1782), philosopher, collaborator of the Encyclopedia
Abbot François de Prades maintenor of the Floral Plays of Toulouse, priest of the church Saint-Saver
Pierre Perret (born in 1934), Song writer and performer
Adrien Alary, French Politician
Antoine Laumet (1658 - 1730), known as Laumet of Mothe, sior of Cadillac, Adventurous, governor of Castelsarrasin, founder of Strait, governor of Louisiana
Charles de Mazade-Percin ( 1820 - 1893), historian, political journalist, academician
Antonin Delzers (1873 - 1943), Master-engraver, Grand Prix of Rome (1900), medal of honor of the engraving of the Living room of the French artists (1926)
Louis de Guiringaud (death with Castelsarrasin in 1982), ambassador of France, Foreign Minister, city council man of Castelsarrasin
Henri Pottevin (1865 - 1928), chief of laboratory at the Institute Pasteur, mayor of Castelsarrasin, deputy, senator
Admiral Henri (Adrien, Barthelemy, Louis) Rieunier (1833 - 1918), Grand Cross of the Legion of honor, military medal-holder, Minister for the Navy (1893), appointed Rochefort-on-Sea (1898-1902), pioneer of the Japan Meiji and of the Far East.
Gaston Bénac (1881 - 1968), sports correspondent, creative of the " Grand Prix of the Nations "
Frederic Cayrou (1879 - 1958), felibre, senator
Jean Dezos of the Rocket (1784 -?), geographer
Marcelle Duba (1899 - 1981), Poétesse

See too

Common of Tarn-et-Garonne

External bonds

Official site of the town of Castelsarrasin
Castelsarrasin on the site of the national geographical Institute
Castelsarrasin on the site of INSEE
Castelsarrasin on the site of Quid
Localization of Castelsarrasin on a chart of France and communes bordering
Plane on Castelsarrasin on Mapquest

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