Lizard, Salon du Roi, Chateau de Maintenon, Eure-et-Loir
Lizard painted on the ceiling, symbol of loyalty representing Jean Cottereau, who owned the castle in the early 16th century, added in the 19th century by the Duke Paul de Noailles and his architect Henri Parent, in the Salon du Roi, or King's Room, where Louis XIV would stay during his visits, in the grands appartements in the round tower, at the Chateau de Maintenon, built 13th - 18th century, and from 1674, residence of Madame de Maintenon, 1635-1719, second wife of King Louis XIV, at Maintenon, Eure-et-Loir, France. The castle is listed as a historic monument. Picture by Manuel Cohen
Picture No
13459270
Media ID
45393802
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7087px x 4580px
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Credit
Manuel Cohen / Mary Evans
Source
Photograph by Manuel Cohen
