Hôtel de Clerjotte

The Hôtel de Clerjotte is a rare example of a Renaissance town house on the Ile de Ré.
It was built at the end of the 15th century by Louis Clergeat, hence its name. During the Renaissance period, additions such as two arcaded wings and an octagonal tower were made to modernise the building. The main dwelling retains Gothic elements, while the wings feature classical details such as basket-handle arches and windows with triangular pediments. In 1690, it was requisitioned as an arsenal,...