Paris Photographs - Part 3

View of the entrance to the magnificent Chateau de Vaux le Vicomte. The chateau was built in the 17th century by Nicolas Fouquet who was the Finance Minister of King Louis XIV (the Sun King).

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Another view of the entrance to the Chateau de Vaux le Vicomte. The chateau was built by the architect Le Vau, the decorator Le Brun, and the gardener Le Notre. King Louis XIV visited the chateau, and was so impressed that he put the three to work on the Chateau de Versailles.

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View of the rear gardens of the Chateau de Vaux le Vicomte that were designed by Le Notre. After the death of Cardinal Mazarin (Prime Minister of King Louis XIV), the young king was convinced by Colbert (Mazarin's private secretary) that Fouquet was the head of an anti-Royalist plot. As a result the king had Fouquet arrested and he was imprisoned for life.

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Another view of the rear gardens of the Chateau de Vaux le Vicomte that were designed by Le Notre.

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View of the rear of the Chateau de Vaux le Vicomte.

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View of the front entrance of the Chateau de Vaux le Vicomte.

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Another view of the front entrance of the Chateau de Vaux le Vicomte.

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© 2001 Bill Fleites. All photographs are watemarked and are free for non-commercial use.

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