17th century, French costumes, Nobles, hand-colored wood engraving ... They come from a wide variety of backgrounds, such as carpentry, architecture, textiles, painting, ceramics and from cultures ...

The Baroque is a highly ornate and elaborate style of architecture, art and design that flourished in Europe in the 17th and first half of the 18th century. Originating in ... Chinese carvers working ...

There are actually two palaces here – separated by an ornate 17th-century French-style garden – which some say are among the best examples of Baroque architecture in the world. Formerly home ...

Its history and period architecture made it a landmark in ... the hotel wraps you in its 17th-century French charm. Once immersed in the design, art, fare, and wellness offerings of this bucolic ...