Alain Stella – Jacques Garcia : Trente ans de passion – Château du Champ de Bataille – Relié

Majestically overlooking the luxuriant landscape of Normandy, the Château du Champ de Bataille-owned by Jacques Garcia-is a gem of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century French architecture, furniture, and garden design. Built by Count Alexandre de Créqui between 1653 and 1665, this sumptuous château was acquired by Jacques Garcia thirty years ago. He lovingly restored the property, then in a state of disrepair, to its former splendor and made it his home. The exquisite rooms of the château showcase an admirable collection of paintings, sculptures, porcelain, silverware, and furniture, with many pieces originating from the royal collections of the Ancien Régime. The vast and magnificent gardens extend over more than 111 acres (45 hectares). The French Garden, which reigns supreme in the heart of the estate, was recreated based on a drawing by André Le Nôtre. On both sides of the central axis, the exotic inspirations so prized in eighteenth-century aesthetics invite visitors on a journey t