The French Royal Wardrobe : The Hotel de la Marine Restored

(Author) Jerome Hanover
Format: Hardcover
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This volume goes behind the scenes to reveal the history and metamorphosis of the Hôtel de la Marine, a treasure of Parisian heritage. The Hôtel de la Marine, an exemplary monument on Paris’s Place de la Concorde, is a superb architectural achievement constructed in the eighteenth century by Ange-Jacques Gabriel, the official architect of King Louis XV. The institution it housed was charged with choosing, purchasing, and maintaining all of the king’s furniture—from beds to the simplest chair—and the crown’s treasures were stored here until 1789, after which it became the site of the Ministry of the Navy for more than two hundred years. An extensive four-year restoration was completed in 2021; the building reopened to the public and features a museum, conserved apartments that highlight the tastes of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, an exhibition hall, a bookshop, and three restaurants. Previously unpublished photography captures the splendor and majesty of the monument.

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Publisher:
Editions Flammarion
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9782080261328
Publish year:
2022
Publish date:
Feb. 17, 2022

Jerome Hanover

Jerome Hanover was a prolific American novelist known for his groundbreaking work "The Shadow of Time." His eloquent prose and intricate character development set a new standard in literary fiction. Hanover's exploration of complex themes such as love, loss, and redemption continues to inspire readers worldwide.

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