Villaines Sketchbook – Secrets of a Castle in Maine

Discover a castle through the art of watercolor painting.

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.