Immerse yourself in the history and exceptional collections of the Royal Abbey of Chaalis, an estate rich in heritage and art, bearing witness to the passion of N\u00e9lie Jacquemart-Andr\u00e9.<\/p>\n
The Royal Abbey of Chaalis, owned by N\u00e9lie Jacquemart-Andr\u00e9 between 1902 and 1912, testifies to her passion for art and collecting. She bequeathed the estate to the Institut de France, which today preserves the evidence of her eclectic taste.<\/p>\n
The castle<\/strong> , formerly a wing of the cloister designed by the architect Jean Aubert in the 18th century, houses an impressive collection of furniture, paintings and works of art, ranging from Antiquity to the Empire. <\/p>\n The ground floor:<\/strong> The grand gallery is adorned with Gothic and Renaissance chests, as well as busts sculpted by masters such as Gagini, Coysevox, and Pajou. This gallery provides access to the elegant reception rooms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n The library:<\/strong> A place steeped in the intellectual atmosphere of the time, offering a vast literary collection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n On the first floor:<\/strong> The gallery, dedicated to 15th-century paintings and Renaissance furniture, opens onto the former monks' cells, transformed into rooms decorated with 18th-century or Empire-style modern furniture. Tapestries and a collection of wood carvings from Saint Lucia complete this rich ensemble.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Madame Andr\u00e9's private apartment:<\/strong> Accessible at the top of the grand staircase, this space reflects N\u00e9lie Jacquemart-Andr\u00e9's eclectic taste, with a predominance of portraits. The Eagle Room<\/strong> , decorated in the Empire style, and Madame Andr\u00e9's bedroom<\/strong> , decorated in the 18th century style, offer an immersion into the splendor of the era.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n The bathroom:<\/strong> Exquisitely refined, it opens onto a boudoir adorned with woodwork, Beauvais tapestries and numerous decorative objects, creating an intimate and elegant atmosphere.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Discover the Royal Abbey of Chaalis and let yourself be captivated by the beauty of its architecture and the richness of its collections.<\/p>\n\n
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