FORMER BAILIWICK THE SAVINGS BANK

No, this is not an advertisement for a bank, but the building of the present Caisse d'Epargne is in fact a former bailiwick built in 1786, which is worth a visit. Symbols of justice still decorate the façade, proving its status as a court of law in the time of Louis XVI. Finally, it became a museum until 1904, when a certain squirrel, with his pockets full of banknotes, acquired it. For the record, the squirrel was the emblem of the coat of arms of the Intendant General of Finance of the kingdom, Nicolas Fouquet. The animal was indeed known for its sense of thrift ...