Twas in Château-Thierry, France, Abode of Jean de La Fontaine, a Man Not

Twas in Château-Thierry, France, Abode of Jean de La Fontaine, a Man Not

Step back to the 16th century, to the very home in Château-Thierry, France, where the eminent French author, Jean de La Fontaine, who drew his first breath in 1621, was raised

Charles de La Fontaine, Master of Eaux et Forêts, a man with a penchant for opulence, purchased the Renaissance-era house in Château-Thierry, France, around 1617. This building, drenched in history and a testament to the family’s affluence, has resisted the march of time, standing as a timeless capsule of the lavish decorative arts of the age. The facade, a puzzle of intricate woodcarvings and Gothic elements, whispers tales of the home’s original construction. As one crosses the threshold, a room preserved in time greets them, untouched since Jean experienced his childhood here.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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