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PRIVATE HOUSES OF FRANCE
LIVING WITH HISTORY |
| By: |
Christiane de Nicolay-Mazery, Francis Hammond (Photos) |
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Hardback |
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£55.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
2080201646 |
| ISBN 13: |
9782080201645 |
| Publisher: |
EDITIONS FLAMMARION |
| Pub. date: |
1 September, 2014 |
| Pages: |
296 |
| Description: |
Features a dozen aristocratic French families that invite readers to experience their elegant lifestyle, from the royal stag hunting tradition of Louis XI and Louis XIII at the Chateau de Champchevrier to Hubert de Givenchys elegant Parisian townhouse imbued with grandeur and comfort in the style of Napolean III. |
| Synopsis: |
A dozen aristocratic French families invite readers to experience their elegant lifestyle, from the royal stag hunting tradition of Louis XI and Louis XIII at the Chateau de Champchevrier to Hubert de Givenchy's elegant Parisian townhouse imbued with grandeur and comfort in the style of Napolean III. The featured houses, illustrated with specially commissioned photography, represent key periods of French decoration. The exquisite Renaissance architecture of Chateau d'Anet and its sumptuous interiors with great fireplaces, silk upholstered sofas, and soft lighting exude the notorious ardor between Henri II and Diane de Poitiers. The hidden sanctuary of a Parisian manor reveals a dignified library and a harmonious blend of antique and contemporary fabrics and sculptures. A grand salon with Versailles parquet is illuminated by a Louis XVI crystal and amethyst chandelier. Meticulously planned gardens beckon contemplation and dining tables replete with crystal and silver are a visual feast. From the architecture, garden designs, furniture, textiles, and art collections, these exclusive private homes are a rich source of interior design inspiration. |
| Illustrations: |
175 colour illustrations |
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France |
| Imprint: |
Flammarion |
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Returnable |
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