Description An insider's tour of the magnificent seventeenth-century castle and gardens, conceived by Le Vau, Le Brun, and Le N tre, that inspired the great ch teaux of Europe.
Vaux le Vicomte's rich history began in 1641, when infamous finance minister Nicolas Fouquet bought the estate and enlisted architect Louis Le Vau, decorator Charles Le Brun, and garden designer Andr Le N tre to transform it into a lavish residence.
His extravagance piqued Louis XIV's jealousy, and he was thrown into prison for mishandling funds.
The ch teau inspired the design of Versailles and was later home to the great chef Vatel, who famously died for his art.
This volume traces the ch teau's history from the seventeenth century through the Belle poque, World War I, and its public opening in 1968.
Exclusive photography and archival documents offer unprecedented access to the ch teau, furnishings, and gardens, and illuminate the extraordinary secrets of court life and centuries of celebrations that include the enchanting candlelit tours held today.
About the Author Alexandre de Vogüé, Jean-Charles de Vogüé and Ascanio de Vogüé are brothers who together manage the Vogüé family estate.
In 2012, they began to successfully develop a range of business ventures at the Vaux le Vicomte château.
Alexandre, Jean-Charles and Ascanio are fifth generation members of the de Vogüé family.
Bruno Ehrs is a lifestyle and architectural photographer based in Stockholm, Sweden.
His photographs have been featured in over twenty solo exhibitions and have appeared in numerous magazines and books, including One Savile Row (Flammarion 2014).
He has also published several art volumes of his work.
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