If you're going to move to a part of town.
Where every building has a plaque declaring it was build in the 17th century.
You better dive into the deep end of French histoire. Particularly architectural history of Louis XIV. Last Saturday I went to see the soon-ending exhibit of Andre Le Notre in Perspective at Versailles. It’s just a 20 minute TER train ride from Gare Montparnasse.
Andre Le Notre was the son of the former king's gardener.
He was a great deal more than a gardener.
He plotted each jardin à la Francaise on a grand scale.
Saturday was a lovely, sunny day with few crowds at Versailles.
Andre Le Notre was born right in the Tuileries gardens.
Does it get more perfect than that?
The exhibit is large and detailed.
Louis XIV on a charging horse.
I wondered if I should be painting PBers astride galloping horses?
Quite an impressive man, Andre Le Notre. He amassed a huge collection of art as well as studying 5 years with painter Simon Vouet.
Have they saved ever line he drew ✏️
Witty topiary sketches. The man worked 7-days a week as artists tend to do.
Enfin the gift shop! One needs a few 17th century items doesn't one?
Lovely garden mats for a mere 5 euros.
An irresistible plate only 11 euros.
We resisted the Marie-Antoinette T-shirt but very mignon we thought.
To-die-for cups but they were 29 euros... triste
The town of Versailles offers plenty of temptations
Gateaux M-A could have munched on.
A bombe aux marrons !
Gorgeous macaron boxes that double as décor non? Back in Paris scented candle-maker Diptych had topiary in their vitrines...to swoon for. I think I'm entering my 17th century obsession period.
