Day: December 21, 2016

the chateau and it grounds are a jewel of the town, a mecca for visitors intrigued not only by da Vinci and his art, but also by his visionary genius. Filled with period furnishings, and with artifacts and models based on the artist’s amazing notebooks, the rooms include kitchens and bedrooms, a library and the artist’s design, painting  and study studios. All are human-scale and inviting, and the great spirit of this genius is everywhere.
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Leonardo in France—A 500th Anniversary

When King Francis I of France brought the great Leonardo da Vinci to live in France in 1516, 500 hundred years ago this year, it was like hiring Warren Buffett to be your personal financial advisor or bringing in Steve Jobs to be your techie.   Known throughout Europe as […]