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Villandry

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

VILLANDRY CHATEAU

THE CHATEAU WAS BUILT IN 1998, BY ROBE & HENRI CARVALLO

CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHATEAU OF VILLANDRY

  • Villandry is one of the greatest chateau's built on the banks of the Loire.
  • It has a distinctive feature of being the residents of neither a king nor a courtesan.
  • Keen on architecture, Jean le Breton was also interested in the art of gardening feudal fortresses.

JEAN LE BRETON

  • Minister of France of finance of Franco's 1 at Villandry .
  • He drew on his exceptional architectural expense.
  • When he arrived in Villandry he had the old feudal fortress razed to the ground.

HAINGUERLOT FAMILY

  • The chateau and gardens of Villandry were owned by the Hainguerlot family.
  • A family of businessmen who made their money during the directorie period.
  • Stéphanie Oudinot, wife of Tom Hainguerlot donated a large organ to Villandry church.

COLOMBIERS

THE FORMER NAME OF VILLANDRY

WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE HERE?

  • I'd love to live in Villandry because it is a beautiful architectural place.
  • The gardens are very pretty.
  • There are a range of activites to do in he gardens and many different events.
  • Like playing tennis, touring and different sports.
  • At night they have a special poetry event I'd love to attend. Candles, sparkling fireworks and fun.

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