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Glass Reflections – Reflets de verrerie
This photo was taken inside Château Gaillard. The very pale stained glass windows cast the most delightful reflections. The one on the left depicts Charles VIII who, after visiting Italy in 1496, recreated his “earthly paradise” with the help of Pacello de Mercoliano, the “greatest gardener in Europe”, and 22 Italian artists. Cette photo est prise à …
Château Gaillard
The site of the first orange trees to enter France; More information tomorrow when I have a better Internet connection!! Le site des premiers orangers en France. Plus d’i’nfos demains lorsque j’aurai une meilleure connexion internet ….