{"product_id":"the-splendor-of-france-chateaux-mansions-and-country-houses-9780789300126","title":"The Splendor of France: Chateaux  Mansions  and Country Houses","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe elegant chteaux  luxurious estates  and stately private residences built in France over the past several centuries are spectacularly presented in this landmark volume. These dignified houses are remarkable not only for their beauty  but also for the rich history that has imbued their walls for centuries. Often built over long periods of time  expanded and redecorated according to the taste of the period  scarred by revolution and war  and restored magnificently by some of the best-known architects  interior decorators  and artists of their epochs  these great houses are tangible records of Frances glorious past-- and present.  More than twenty-five of the most enchanting properties are captured in all their glory. The reader is taken on a photographic tour through the regions of France  with visits to the chteaux in the Loire  Brittany  Burgundy  and Provence  among others. The thresholds of a number of the most private grand houses in and around Paris  the world capital of fashion and dcor  are also crossed. Accompanying the magnificent photographs is text describing the fascinating history of each locale.  The diverse architecture  incredible interiors  priceless furniture  painting  and sculpture collections  and fabulous  inventive designs for gardens and the surrounding landscape are focused on in this astounding and complete view of a particularly intriguing way of life that is difficult to conceive of as existing in the late twentieth century. Some of the most famous and beloved houses of the French nation  as well as some of the most private and difficult to visit  are illustrated. This is a book that celebrates the legendary and often-mimicked French life-style at its pinnacle. The elegant chteaux  luxurious estates  and stately private residences built in France over the past several centuries are spectacularly presented in this landmark volume. These dignified houses are remarkable not only for their beauty  but also for the rich history that has imbued their walls for centuries. Often built over long periods of time  expanded and redecorated according to the taste of the period  scarred by revolution and war  and restored magnificently by some of the best-known architects  interior decorators  and artists of their epochs  these great houses are tangible records of Frances glorious past-- and present.  More than twenty-five of the most enchanting properties are captured in all their glory. The reader is taken on a photographic tour through the regions of France  with visits to the chteaux in the Loire  Brittany  Burgundy  and Provence  among others. The thresholds of a number of the most private grand houses in and around Paris  the world capital of fashion and dcor  are also crossed. Accompanying the magnificent photographs is text describing the fascinating history of each locale.  The diverse architecture  incredible interiors  priceless furniture  painting  and sculpture collections  and fabulous  inventive designs for gardens and the surrounding landscape are focused on in this astounding and complete view of a particularly intriguing way of life that is difficult to conceive of as existing in the late twentieth century. Some of the most famous and beloved houses of the French nation  as well as some of the most private and difficult to visit  are illustrated. This is a book that celebrates the legendary and often-mimicked French life-style at its pinnacle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45652585250869,"sku":"ByrdShop_0789300125","price":77.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780789300126.jpg?v=1781852068","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-splendor-of-france-chateaux-mansions-and-country-houses-9780789300126","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}