The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture presents A Day at Chateau de Vaux le Vicomte

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Photo courtesy of Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

The Institute will partner with French Affaires for an insider’s tour of the magnificent 17th century castle and gardens that inspired the design of the great chateaux of Europe, including the Palace of Versailles. Vaux-le-Vicomte’s rich history began in 1641 when infamous Finance Minister Nicolas Fouquet bought the estate and enlisted architect Louis le Vau, decorator Charles le Brun, and garden designer Andre Le Notre to transform it into a lavish residence. His extravagance piqued Louis XIV’s jealousy, and he was thrown into prison for mishandling funds.

Through the coordination of French Affaires Director Dr. Elizabeth New Seitz, Alexandre de Vogüé, son of the owners of Vaux-le-Vicomte, will present a virtual tour of “France’s best kept secret” and speak about A Day at Vaux-le-Vicomte, the beautiful volume co-authored by Alexandre and his brothers.

The Institute will partner with French Affaires for an insider’s tour of the magnificent 17th century castle and gardens that inspired the design of the great chateaux of Europe, including the Palace of Versailles. Vaux-le-Vicomte’s rich history began in 1641 when infamous Finance Minister Nicolas Fouquet bought the estate and enlisted architect Louis le Vau, decorator Charles le Brun, and garden designer Andre Le Notre to transform it into a lavish residence. His extravagance piqued Louis XIV’s jealousy, and he was thrown into prison for mishandling funds.

Through the coordination of French Affaires Director Dr. Elizabeth New Seitz, Alexandre de Vogüé, son of the owners of Vaux-le-Vicomte, will present a virtual tour of “France’s best kept secret” and speak about A Day at Vaux-le-Vicomte, the beautiful volume co-authored by Alexandre and his brothers.

The Institute will partner with French Affaires for an insider’s tour of the magnificent 17th century castle and gardens that inspired the design of the great chateaux of Europe, including the Palace of Versailles. Vaux-le-Vicomte’s rich history began in 1641 when infamous Finance Minister Nicolas Fouquet bought the estate and enlisted architect Louis le Vau, decorator Charles le Brun, and garden designer Andre Le Notre to transform it into a lavish residence. His extravagance piqued Louis XIV’s jealousy, and he was thrown into prison for mishandling funds.

Through the coordination of French Affaires Director Dr. Elizabeth New Seitz, Alexandre de Vogüé, son of the owners of Vaux-le-Vicomte, will present a virtual tour of “France’s best kept secret” and speak about A Day at Vaux-le-Vicomte, the beautiful volume co-authored by Alexandre and his brothers.

WHEN

WHERE

The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture
2719 Routh St.
Dallas, TX 75201
https://dallasinstitute.org/a-day-at-chateau-vaux-le-vicomte/

TICKET INFO

$5-$20
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