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From the humblest manor to the royal palace, castles illustrate all styles and all eras. They embody a past greatness and bear witness to the history and art of living in France.
With this book, travel through time among the castles of France and find:
• A selection of 150 exceptional castles, palaces and manors , divided by region
• A classification by star according to the Michelin Green Guide (1, 2 or 3 stars): Château de Chantilly***; the Château de Digoine**; the Royal Fortress of Chinon**...
• For each castle: the essentials of the visit, the history of the monument , anecdotes, plans
• Pictorial and chronological markers to know the architectural period
• Balustrade, curtain wall, machicoulis... all the lexicon to better understand the architecture of castles
• Unpublished portraits of owners : the Vogüé family; Henri and Pierre de Colbert; Jean-Louis Charon...
Visit exceptional places to discover France!
From the humblest manor to the royal palace, castles illustrate all styles and all eras. They embody a past greatness and bear witness to the history and art of living in France.
With this book, travel through time among the castles of France and find:
• A selection of 150 exceptional castles, palaces and manors , divided by region
• A classification by star according to the Michelin Green Guide (1, 2 or 3 stars): Château de Chantilly***; the Château de Digoine**; the Royal Fortress of Chinon**...
• For each castle: the essentials of the visit, the history of the monument , anecdotes, plans
• Pictorial and chronological markers to know the architectural period
• Balustrade, curtain wall, machicoulis... all the lexicon to better understand the architecture of castles
• Unpublished portraits of owners : the Vogüé family; Henri and Pierre de Colbert; Jean-Louis Charon...
Visit exceptional places to discover France!
ISBN/EAN : 9782067261464
Publication date: 2023
Pagination: 464 pages
Folded dimensions: 18x23cm
Language(s): French
Poids :
980 g
