30.00€
Be amazed by the fascinating history of Villaines Castle and Fabrice Moireau’s magnificent watercolors. This 17th-century historic monument is revealed in this watercolor sketchbook, which takes us on a journey through every detail.
A journey through time and space
Fabrice Moireau meticulously captures the facades, roofs, bedrooms, living rooms, library, kitchen, cellars, moats, dovecote, and barn. Each page offers a total immersion in the life and architecture of an exceptional castle. You will travel through time and space in just a few pages.
Magnificent gardens and vegetable garden
Beyond the walls, the château’s gardens and one-hectare vegetable garden are revealed through the artist’s brush. Every plant and every flower is enhanced, and each season brings a unique atmosphere, transforming these spaces into true living works of art.
Secrets and anecdotes revealed by an expert
Stanislas Dupleix, a heritage enthusiast, accompanies each watercolor with a captivating text. Through anecdotes, mysteries, and historical accounts, he immerses us in the intimacy of an extraordinary castle.
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.
Stanislas Dupleix is the founder of Plume d’Éléphant, a publishing house dedicated to biographies. Passionate about sharing knowledge, history, and life stories, he has been writing about the journeys of men and women from diverse backgrounds for over ten years.