Maison Peyrarède

Built by a wealthy family of fabric merchants in the early 17th century. Called Château Henri IV; legend has it that King Louis XIII stayed in the mansion when he personally came to recapture the city from the Huguenots in 1621. Rue de l’Ancien Pont. Houses from 16th et 17th century. To the left of the rue de l’Ancien Pont, on the place du Feu: Entrance to the Tobacco Museum. Wood-timbered house, with wrought corner posts (16th century).