{"title":"Guillaume Picon","description":"\u003cp\u003eGuillaume Picon’s works offer an immersive exploration into the grandeur of historic architecture and garden design. With a keen eye for detail, his books invite readers to discover the artistry and storytelling behind some of the world’s most magnificent private estates and their surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for enthusiasts of \u003cem\u003eHome \u0026amp; Garden\u003c\/em\u003e, Picon’s titles blend rich historical context with stunning visuals, making them a captivating resource for anyone passionate about design, heritage, and the beauty of cultivated landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vaux-le-vicomte-a-private-invitation-by-guillaume-picon-9782081513525","title":"Vaux-le-Vicomte: A Private Invitation","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVaux-le-Vicomte: A Private Invitation\u003c\/em\u003e's rich history began in 1641 when infamous French Finance Minister Nicolas Fouquet, the original owner, surrounded himself with the most skilled and talented artisans of the time: the architect Louis Le Vau, the painter Charles le Brun, and the garden designer André Le Notre, to create a perfect harmony between architecture and landscape. The Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte and its spectacular gardens fascinated Louis XIV and were the inspiration for Versailles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClassified as a historical monument since 1875 under the impetus of the owner at the time, the castle of Vaux-le-Vicomte quickly became a model of the artistic genius of the seventeenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume traces the château's history from the seventeenth-century through the Belle Époque, World War I, and its public opening in 1968. Exclusive photography and archival documents offer unprecedented access to the château, furnishings, and gardens, and illuminate the extraordinary secrets of court life and centuries of celebrations that include the enchanting candlelit tours held today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47601173823724,"sku":"9782081513525","price":160.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e185a8daa894a3c432fab9e2554c608a.jpg?v=1778018617"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/guillaume-picon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}