VIDEO. Top Tourisme : La Maison du patrimoine à St-Marc-la-Lande

&nbsp;La Maison du patrimoine &agrave; St-Marc-la-Lande remporte le Top du Tourisme cat&eacute;gorie &quot;Tourisme et patrimoine&quot; &nbsp;

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00:00You set the tea light on the table, it's flicker, a delicate tea.

00:07The facade of the Collégiale is the map of the place.

00:10It's the most beautiful Gothic Renaissance monument in Poitou-Charente.

00:14It really presents very original architectural characteristics

00:18that make it extremely attractive, touching and appreciable.

00:24It's a place with a rich and long history.

00:27It began in 1260 and it still exists today.

00:32History has been tormented

00:35and that's why the heritage value of the site is considerable.

00:40Not only because of its architecture but also because of its history

00:43and probably also because of the enthusiasts who make it live

00:46and who are adherents of the house of heritage.

00:49One of our responsibilities is to welcome tourists to this place

00:53which has become a tourist information point in Gatineau.

01:06Saint-Marlalande is also two remarkable gardens

01:10that frame the commandery.

01:13The conservative orchard with a large number of apples, pears and raisins.

01:19On the other side of the commandery is the Garden of the Simple.

01:23It's a set of medicinal plants that have a historical value

01:27because it was with these plants that the Antonines

01:30had prepared a magic potion, so to speak.

01:35A potion to cure the evil of the Ardennes.