Detail of woman's head on a decorative motif from

Detail of woman's head on a decorative motif from a painted ceiling imported from Italy, c. 1550, in the manor house or lower chateau, 16th century, where lovers Louis de Mornay, marquis of Villarceaux, and Ninon de Lenclos would meet, at the Domaine de Villarceaux, Chaussy, France. The domaine is on the site of an 11th century medieval castle and comprises a water garden, manor house and 18th century chateau. It is managed by the Regional Council of the Ile de France, with the owners, Fondation Leopold Mayer. The garden is listed as one of the Notable Gardens of France, and the domaine is a Monument Historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen

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1550 Chaussy Comprises Domaine Fondation Imported Lenclos Managed Marquis Mayer Mornay Motif Ninon Owners Villarceaux

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