14th century part of St Siffret
12th century part of St Siffret (except the town hall)
St Siffret is a medieval village in Uzège. It is composed of two historical parts; one is 12th century and the other 14th.
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St Siffret
Posted in France, St Siffret on July 31, 2008 by DHHSt Siffret
Posted in France, St Siffret on July 31, 2008 by DHH
During the pre-historic times, the people of St Siffret were troglodytes, cave dwellers, and perhaps still are. Houses have been built onto these caves, one of which is the residence of Mr Boinard.
Objects found in the cave at Mr Boinard’s residence at St Siffret
St Siffret
Posted in France, St Siffret on July 31, 2008 by DHH
One of the walls of one of two castles at St Siffret
St Siffret
Posted in France, St Siffret on July 31, 2008 by DHH
A connecting bridge (and painted here: Betty Fairbank Griggs.com)
St Siffret
Posted in France, St Siffret on July 31, 2008 by DHH
The population of St Siffret is about 1,000. Of the 1,000, one-third are foreigners and two-thirds are French. Of the two-thirds, about 10% have their origins at St Siffret.
