02/26/2026
One more post about our visit to in 2024 because the design details are too good not to share. Not only was this chateau designed by a woman, which was unheard of at the time, she was also a strategic thinker. Catherine de Medici built it over the river.
Not only that- it was one of the few chateaus that did NOT get burnt to the ground during the French Revolution. Why? Louise Dupin, who owned the château during the French Revolution, saved it from destruction by convincing authorities of its crucial function as a bridge for local commerce and travel.
I love the use of natural stone, the abundant amount of natural light, the intentional use of color, the hand painted wood ceiling beams, the tassel details on the drapery and so much more. I particularly loved that - to this very day - the team gathers fresh florals from their garden and styles them throughout the chateau. The florals themselves were such a visual treat! I walked the gardens after the main chateau tour just to see what they had growing. It was magnificent.
The kitchen was in the basement and was also STUNNING. I have too many pictures and couldn’t share them all. But you see their love for cooper puts, the large central oven, dining spaces and multiple areas with cutting tables and knives. It was highly functional, and still beautiful. A literal chef’s kiss
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