Synopses & Reviews
Now in paperback, this book is a gorgeous celebration ofand#160; warm, intimate and quintessentially French country retreats.
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Epitomizing what the French call land#8217;art de vivre (the art of good living), The French Country House is a breathtaking invitation to share the charm of these private countryside dwellings. Here are beloved places of retreatand#151;old manor houses, small chateaus, stud farms, even a former conventand#151;that, because of their great age and accumulated memories, provide endless delight for family and friends. Each country house is a treasure trove of history, with beautiful furnishings as well as family albums, faded love letters, attics full of old toys, fancy dresses, retired pianos, left-over brocades and wallpapersand#151;even libraries hidden at the tops of towers. The French Country House is rich with the colors, texture, and histories of these treasured homes.and#160;
Synopsis
Now in paperback, this book is a gorgeous celebration of warm, intimate and quintessentially French country retreats.
Epitomizing what the French call
l'art de vivre (the art of good living),
The French Country House is a breathtaking invitation to share the charm of these private countryside dwellings. Here are beloved places of retreat--old manor houses, small chateaus, stud farms, even a former convent--that, because of their great age and accumulated memories, provide endless delight for family and friends. Each country house is a treasure trove of history, with beautiful furnishings as well as family albums, faded love letters, attics full of old toys, fancy dresses, retired pianos, left-over brocades and wallpapers--even libraries hidden at the tops of towers.
The French Country House is rich with the colors, texture, and histories of these treasured homes.
About the Author
Christiane de Nicolay-Mazery, an auctioneer, collector, and journalist, specializes in French art de vivre and the history of old families. Her books include The Finest Houses of Paris and The French Chateau: Lifestyle and Tradition.