Jacques Garcia’s Lavish Homes Embody a Surprising Nostalgia
In his Paris home and beyond, the interior decorator evokes French style while embracing effortless eclecticism ...
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These Fascinating Objects Show How the Palace of Versailles Drove Surprising Scientific Advances in the 17th and 18th Centuries
The show spans the 17th and 18th centuries, covering the reigns of Louis XIV (who founded the French Academy of Sciences in 1666), Louis XV and Louis XVI (who was executed in 1793 during the ...
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Belvedere Palace (Schloss Belvedere)
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 ...
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Step Inside Nice's Hôtel du Couvent — The 17th-Century Stay Channeling the Timeless Charm of the French Riviera
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 ...