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Château de Balleroy: A baroque oasis in Normandy

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Château de Balleroy: A baroque oasis in Normandy The Château de Balleroy, located in the idyllic French region of Normandy, stands as an imposing testimony of the baroque style of the 17th century. Built between 1626 and 1636 by the famous architect François Mansart, this castle not only stands out for its architectural magnificence, but also for its rich history and its impeccable “à la française” gardens. Architecture: The castle’s façade, built of limestone, is a sublime example of the …

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Marie-Louise-Élisabeth Vigée-Lebrun

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Marie Louise Élisabeth Vigée Lebrun   (Paris; April 16, 1755-Louveciennes; March 30, 1842) was the most famous French painter of the 18th century and one of the most sought-after portrait painters of her time. Her paintings are present in a hundred museums in 20 countries.1 Her work includes 900 paintings, including 700 portraits—many self-portraits, 30 portraits of her friend Marie Antoinette and 67 portraits made during the six years of exile in Russia. . During her travels she became a …

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French decoration Louis XIV Style

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French Decoration Louis XIV Style Table of Contents Porcelain Buildings Architecture Furniture One of the most refined and elegant styles that exist when it comes to furnishing and decorating a home is The Louis XIV style. This style of French decoration is an unmistakable style admired on more than one occasion. It is a style of French decoration deeply rooted in another era not very distant in several European countries and that belonged to the bourgeoisie and the high social classes. This Louis …

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Château du Petit Chêne, Renamed Alexandra Palace Hotel

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Château du Petit Chêne, Renamed Alexandra Palace Hotel Le Petit-Chêne was originally a seigneury. Around 1780 the castle was completely rebuilt and the contractor used a lot of materials from old ruined castles. The east facade had two wings in return with, in front, a large courtyard. The rear facade opened onto a garden with an orangery. There were several water features and landscaped groves. During the Revolution, the Petit-Chêne was sold as national property and then recovered by the …

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Hotel Lambert in Paris

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  What is the History of the Hotel Lambert Paris – France? Hotel Lambert is sold in February 2022 The Hotel Lambert on the Île de Saint-Louis (river island of the Seine in central Paris) opposite the Île de la Cité. This Palace is one of the most beautiful of the many in the city of Paris (the so-called private hotels). The address is: Rue Saint-Louis en l’Île, 2. The Hotel Lambert in Paris has been declared a World Heritage …

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