Exquisite Salon & Warm Library

Once again, kudos to the proprietor who chose the colors, fabrics and furnishings for this exceptional salon.  It took imagination and good taste to create this most interesting and unique space ~ a sitting room that will be fondly remembered for years to come.  The fireplace and mantel (not shown) are original, dating from the early 18th century. 

This view of the same salon shows the fine symmetry and elegant character of Salon de Louis de Barberin.  One can certainly find solitude and comfort here or share this room with traveling companions and other château guests for some quiet conversation and socializing.  Louis de Barberin was the great-grandfather of the Marquis de La Fayette's mother, Marie Julie de la Rivière, and the fire back (not seen in this photo) bears Louis de Barberin's coat of arms and his motto, Bellicae Virtutis Premium. 

For those intent on a more traditional atmosphere to perhaps read or enjoy a cup of coffee, this library at the château is the ideal spot.  Comfortably furnished and richly paneled with linen-fold paneling typical of the end of the 19th century, this reading room invites guests to relax and make themselves at home.  The fireplace was assembled during that period re-using 16th century elements. The central panel bears motifs inspired by antiquity ~ Ceres, fauns, cornucopiae, and so on.

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