Pierrefonds, the architect's castle

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Pierrefonds, the architect's castle

Pierrefonds, the architect's castle
Located near Compiègne, Château de Pierrefonds was one of Jean de Berry's most powerful châteaux, dismantled and gutted by order of Richelieu in the 17th century, and one of the most beautiful medieval ruins to inspire so much romantic nostalgia in the 19th century. A ruin bought by Napoleon III, who wished to transform it into an imperial residence...

Duration : 26 mins

Producer : LE MUSEE D'ORSAY/LA SEPT - ARTE/LE MUSEE DES MONNUMENTS Français/LES FILMS D'ICI

Production year : 1994

Production country : France

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