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History of European Palaces Decoration

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History of European Palaces Decoration Contents 1 Ancient European Palaces Decor 2 History of Palaces in Europe 3 Interior Decoration 4 French Style Decor 5 Palace of Versailles 6 The Staircases of Palace 6.1 The Louis-Philippe Staircase 6.2 The Queen or Marble Staircase 7 The Hall of  Mirrors 8 European Palaces Decor Lighting 9 References European Palaces Decor Ancient European Palaces Decor History of Palaces in Europe European Palaces Decor: The absolutist system favored the construction of palaces throughout Europe. The French palace is different from Spanish or Italian. The structure of the French …

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Hotel de Talleyrand, Decoration and Restoration

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Hotel de Talleyrand, Decoration and Restoration Hotel Talleyrand overlooks the Place de la Concorde (2 rue Saint Florentin 75001 Paris – France) and was built in 1767 according to a design by Ange-Jacques Gabriel, architect of Louis XV. The interiors were designed by Jean-Francois Chalgrin. The building was used as a World War I hospital, as a German naval office during World War II, and as the headquarters of the United States Marshall Plan in the 1950s Located in the center of Paris, the Hôtel de Talleyrand is a historic …

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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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Wine in the France of Louis XIV & Louis XV

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Wine at the court of the kings of France in the 16th and 17th centuries Wine is an essential element for understand French cuisine and gastronomic culture. complied dietary, hygienic and curative functions for centuries. It was not considered a mere drink but a real food that was nutritious, healthy and invigorating. Wine It was recommended to everyone, because it corrected the negative effects of certain foods (such as vegetables and fruits, especially pears, peaches and melons, as well as, …

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