François I’s Bed
François made considerable changes to the Loire Valley royal residences in Amboise and Blois. He built a magnificent new hunting
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The Mistress’ Bedroom
Anne was from a noble family but had been one of over 30 children her father had with 3 wives.
Duchesse d’Etampes
“The most learned of the beauties and the most beautiful of the learned.”
Leonardo da Vinci’s Bed
In the first year of his reign François had celebrated his 21st birthday by leading his army to a stunning
Rigaud d’Aureille
Officers in the royal entourage played an important part in introducing the new style of furnishing. Most of them came
François I’s women
“A COURT WITHOUT WOMEN IS LIKE A GARDEN WITHOUT FLOWERS” François was tall (at 1.98 meters he is the tallest
François I
“Prince of the Renaissance” When François’ was born in 1494, he was the second cousin of the second cousin to
Anne of Brittany
Anne of Brittany is the only woman who became Queen of France twice.At the age of 11 Anne became Duchess