![IMG_8753 The castle was built in 1658-1661 for Nicolas Fouquet, a minister to king Louis XIV. The castle was built by architect Louis Le Vau, decorated by painter...](thumbs/IMG_8753.webp)
The castle was built in 1658-1661 for Nicolas Fouquet, a minister to king Louis XIV. The castle was built by architect Louis Le Vau, decorated by painter…
![IMG_8799 Fouquet fell in disgrace in 1661, with the coup-de-grâce taking place on August 1661 when Fouquet gave a lavish party that included fireworks. Fouquet,...](thumbs/IMG_8799.webp)
Fouquet fell in disgrace in 1661, with the coup-de-grâce taking place on August 1661 when Fouquet gave a lavish party that included fireworks. Fouquet,…
![p1030995 The castle is surrounded by water, an element not retained in the design of the Versailles palace .](thumbs/p1030995.webp)
The castle is surrounded by water, an element not retained in the design of the Versailles palace.