Sarlat-la-Canéda in Dordogne, New Aquitaine, France — Western Europe

Lanterne des Morts

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 26, 2012

1. Lanterne des Morts Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

XIIe siècle Construite au milieu du cimetière bénédictin, son architecture est uniqe en France, liée à la liturgie de l’abbaye romane.

English translation:
Lantern of the Dead twelfth century
Built in the middle of the Benedictine cemetery, architecture is unique in France, linked to the liturgy of the Romanesque abbey.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites.

Location. 44° 53.332′ N, 1° 13.072′ E. Marker is in Sarlat-la-Canéda, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (New Aquitaine), in Dordogne. Marker can be reached from Passage des Enfeus. This marker is behind the Catherdale Saint Sacerdos. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sarlat-la-Canéda, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 24200, France. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eglise Saint-Sacerdos (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Palais Épiscopal (about 90 meters away); Hôtel de Grézel (about 120 meters away); Hôtel de Goudin (about 150 meters away); Manoir de Gisson (about 180 meters away);

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Hôtel de Carbonnier de Marzac (about 210 meters away); Hôtel de Cervalè (about 210 meters away); Hôtel de Vassal (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarlat-la-Canéda.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 26, 2012

2. Lanterne des Morts Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 451 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 20, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.