Château Life
Château Life

Author: Jane Webster

Publisher: Assouline Publishing

Published: 2018-06-01

Total Pages: 6

ISBN-13: 1614286795

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In a busy modern life, meals are often relegated to five- or ten-minute time slots. The French have long been lauded as culinary experts, and the emphasis they place on time spent around the dinner table is yet another secret worth borrowing. Living la vie de château at Château Bosgouet in Normandy, Jane Webster and her Australian family have embraced the traditions of the French table with surprise and delight at each turn, from navigating the market to setting the table to making the most of a vegetable garden, and their adventures are captured here by the sophisticated eye of photographer Robyn Lea.

The French Château
The French Château

Author: Christiane de Nicolay-Mazery

Publisher:

Published: 2001-02

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9780500282717

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This study offers a view into the privileged world that lies within France's grand historical houses. It is a view hitherto afforded only to a selected circle of the French aristocracy and their friends.

French Chateau Living
French Chateau Living

Author: Barbara de Nicolay

Publisher: Rizzoli Publications

Published: 2017-09-19

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 208020310X

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Providing intimate insight into life in a French château, this volume takes readers on an insider’s tour of the Château du Lude, a private residence that features its original decorative interiors. Nestled in the idyllic Loire Valley, the Château du Lude is one of the most historic châteaus in France; Bluebeard besieged the castle on his way to join Joan of Arc’s crusade, and it earned the rare distinction of having survived the French Revolution intact. Today, the Lude is inhabited and impeccably maintained by the Count and Countess Louis-Jean de Nicolay, whose family has owned the property for over 250 years. They invite readers to discover the château’s well-preserved interiors and gardens, which feature a medieval kitchen, an Italian Renaissance studiolo, and exceptional horse stables, offering a glimpse into the lifestyle of the château’s inhabitants, past and present. Newly commissioned photographs offer unprecedented access into the hidden corners of the estate otherwise closed to the general public.

Chateau and Country Life in France
Chateau and Country Life in France

Author: Mary King Waddington

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-12-05

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13:

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"Chateau and Country Life in France" by Mary King Waddington As the wife of a French diplomat, Waddington was exposed to many experiences that set her apart from other women of her time. In this book, in fact, she describes her experiences living in and visiting various chateaux throughout France with her husband during his work. Visiting family, celebrating holidays, and other lively events are described as they take place in these luxurious homes.

The Women of Chateau Lafayette
The Women of Chateau Lafayette

Author: Stephanie Dray

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2022-03-15

Total Pages: 593

ISBN-13: 1984802135

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The USA Today Bestseller! Recommended by Oprah Magazine ∙ Cosmopolitan ∙ PopSugar ∙ SheReads ∙ Parade ∙ and more! An epic saga from New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Dray based on the true story of an extraordinary castle in the heart of France and the remarkable women bound by its legacy. Most castles are protected by men. This one by women. A founding mother... 1774. Gently-bred noblewoman Adrienne Lafayette becomes her husband, the Marquis de Lafayette’s political partner in the fight for American independence. But when their idealism sparks revolution in France and the guillotine threatens everything she holds dear, Adrienne must renounce the complicated man she loves, or risk her life for a legacy that will inspire generations to come. A daring visionary... 1914. Glittering New York socialite Beatrice Chanler is a force of nature, daunted by nothing—not her humble beginnings, her crumbling marriage, or the outbreak of war. But after witnessing the devastation in France firsthand, Beatrice takes on the challenge of a lifetime: convincing America to fight for what's right. A reluctant resistor... 1940. French school-teacher and aspiring artist Marthe Simone has an orphan's self-reliance and wants nothing to do with war. But as the realities of Nazi occupation transform her life in the isolated castle where she came of age, she makes a discovery that calls into question who she is, and more importantly, who she is willing to become. Intricately woven and powerfully told, The Women of Chateau Lafayette is a sweeping novel about duty and hope, love and courage, and the strength we take from those who came before us.

Life at the Marmont
Life at the Marmont

Author: Raymond Sarlot

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-04-30

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 1101598697

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Raymond Sarlot bought the Chateau Marmont in 1975, but what was originally a business purchase became a love affair as he delved into the hotel's incredible history. From its perch overlooking the Sunset Strip, the glamorous Marmont reigned for decades as the spot for artists, writers, musicians, and actors of every stripe and remains a home-away-from-home for A-listers like Scarlett Johansson and Johnny Depp. Here, Sarlot and co-author Fred E. Basten share a wealth of scandalous and intriguing tales about them all, from the stars of Hollywood's Golden Era like Jean Harlow and Grace Kelly to idols of the sixties and seventies like Jim Morrison and John Belushi (who tragically died there in 1982). Whether your obsession is Hollywood history or celebrity gossip, Life at the Marmont has plenty of gripping, juicy stories to fascinate.

The Chateau
The Chateau

Author: William Maxwell

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2012-02-08

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 0307809366

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It is 1948 and a young American couple arrive in France for a holiday, full of anticipation and enthusiasm. But the countryside and people are war-battered, and their reception at the Chateau Beaumesnil is not all the open-hearted Americans could wish for.

French House Chic
French House Chic

Author: Jane Webster

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780500500965

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The ultimate interior design book for anyone who has ever dreamed of living in a French house

My French Country Home
My French Country Home

Author: Sharon Santoni

Publisher: Gibbs Smith

Published: 2017-08-08

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 1423642791

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Entertaining at home in gracious French style. Born from her experience of everyday living in France, Sharon Santoni reveals the gracious, easy French way of entertaining guests at her countryside home, year-round. Personal stories evoke the spirit of the French lifestyle, while gorgeous photos make us feel right at home. Santoni creates lush bouquets from her garden and utilizes resources from surrounding nature to lay gorgeous tables both indoors and outdoors. Venues range from a Sunday morning breakfast on the patio, to a ladies lunch in her lush garden, a formal dinner in her dining room, and a picnic by the river. Santoni also shares 15 favorite recipes utilizing seasonal foods. Find inspiration for your tables throughout the seasons, and discover the simple pleasure of entertaining friends and family. Sharon Santoni writes the popular blog My French Country Home. She is the author of My Stylish French Girlfriends (Gibbs Smith). She resides in Normandy, France.