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The timeless elegance and enchanting landscapes of the Loire Valley welcome you with open arms. In this captivating book, the watercolor artist Fabrice Moireau and the garden history expert Jean-Paul Pigeat take you on a visual journey through this iconic place.
For centuries, nobles settled in the Loire Valley, earning it the nickname “Valley of the Kings.” And for good reason, this strategic territory and its mild climate were ideal for royal ambitions. It was from 1418 that the kings of France came to settle in the Centre-Val de Loire region, specifically in Touraine, building many iconic castles. This is why the Loire Valley is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In this work, the renowned artist Fabrice Moireau captures the timeless grace of these castles and their gardens in his watercolors.
More than just a beautiful watercolor book, this work is a true guide to the Loire Valley. Jean-Paul Pigeat, a specialist in garden and landscape history, guides us through the fascinating history of this territory. Chambord, Cheverny, Blois, and Chaumont-sur-Loire, admire the most beautiful jewels of French history. Whether you are a nature and architecture enthusiast or a historian at heart, this watercolor sketchbook is made for you.
Fabrice Moireau is a watercolorist and author of travel journals. Passionate about architecture, gardens, and light, he creates his works on location, capturing the atmosphere of places with precision and poetry.
Jean-Paul Pigeat (1946-2005) was a specialist in garden and landscape history. Founder and director of the Chaumont-sur-Loire International Garden Festival, he contributed to the revival of gardens in France and helped establish the École Nationale Supérieure du Paysage de Blois (Blois National School of Landscape Architecture).
