Château de Vaux le Vicomte: Stables


Caption
South elevation of stable buildings
Date
10/15/1995 (creation)
Related person
Louis Le Vau (was created by)
Date
1656-1661 (creation)
Location
Europe->France->Île-de-France, Région->Vaux-le-Vicomte, Château de
Description
The Chateau, one of the greatest French residences of the 17th century was designed as a backdrop for lavish entertainments and court functions: one of the requirements being suitable stabling for the care and housing of horses, horse drawn vehicles and staff. The outer forecourt beyond the moat is flanked by two vast courtyards of stables and service buildings in brick and stone, providing the architectural overture to the château and the huge formal gardens beyond.
Style/Period
Baroque (AAT)
Seventeenth century (LCSH)
Material
stone
brick