Au Courant Spring 2016

Château de Chantilly

L’École Van Cleef & Arpels is open to all, off ering innovative and varied instruction in these exceptional crafts. By learning about the history of jewelry and watchmaking, discovering the savoir-faire and trying out diff erent techniques, anyone can become an enlightened amateur.

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LOOKING AHEAD to Our 35th Anniversary Gala at the Château de Chantilly

The château’s art gallery, the Musée Condé, houses one of the most outstanding painting collections in France with works by Clouet, Poussin, van Dyck, Greuze, Delacroix, Ingres, and most importantly, three works of Raphael. The library of the Petit Château contains priceless manuscripts and books, such as “Les Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry”. My very favorite rooms are those decorated with playful monkeys, the “Grande Singerie” (or Monkey Room), and a smaller boudoir, which were painted by Christophe Huet in the mid- 1730s showing monkeys dressed in court attire as they hunt, drink chocolate, dance, sing, and engage in the arts of geography, paintings, sculpture, and music. The stables, near the Chantilly Racecourse, are as splendid as the château itself. “Les Grandes Écuries” are a masterpiece Discover of 18th-century architecture in which no expense was spared. the secretive world For our Gala Dinner and Ball on Saturday, October 7th, 2017, we will stroll through the gorgeous rooms of Chantilly, admire the décor and of jewelry Detail from the Grande Singerie at the Château de Chantilly decorative arts, smile with delight at the little monkeys, and be dazzled French Heritage Society will celebrate its 35th Anniversary in 2017! by the paintings. We will then progress to the stables for a ballet of and watchmaking Congratulations to our founder Michèle le Menestrel Ullrich for her prancing horses before a unforgatable sumptuous dinner in the château. inspired idea of engaging Americans with a love of France to raise restoration funds for beautiful places in France as well as those of French FHS has had an ongoing important presence at Chantilly. Each summer we send one or two American students to act as a guide (a L’École Van Cleef & Arpels is open to all, inspiration in the United States. With a shared passion for France, this fledging group has grown over the decades to become a respected and stagiaire) at Chantilly as a part of our important Student Exchange off ering innovative and varied instruction in influential powerhouse for both architectural preservation and the Program. Also, Pierre-Antoine Gatier, one of France’s Chief these exceptional crafts. promotion of French culture. Architects for historic preservation, who oversaw recent restorations at Chantilly, was our first French Richard Morris Hunt fellow in 1991. By learning about the history of jewelry and There is nothing like a birthday celebration, and our 35th should top all The RMH program is an architectural studies exchange program in watchmaking, discovering the savoir-faire and trying out of our previous anniversaries. This is a tall task as other key birthdays which FHS participates thanks to Michèle le Menestrel Ullrich. Thus, our choice of Chantilly is very appropriate indeed. diff erent techniques, anyone can become have been celebrated at such mythic places as Versailles, Chenonceau, Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau. In 2017, our festivities will an enlightened amateur. Our 35th Anniversary celebration will commence on October 2nd, conclude with a splendid gala at the Château de Chantilly. Chantilly 2017, with a fascinating trip to Normandy in which we will discover is a magical vision of beauty, both inside and out. Surrounded by 22 Place Vendôme - 75001 Paris the 19th-century world of Proust centered around Deauville as well shimmering lakes, and embellished with formal gardens designed by as the equestrian world of Normandy. This will be followed by a two- Le Nôtre for the Grand Condé (who considered himself to be the equal www.lecolevancleefarpels.com day trip in Paris where private doors will open for our lucky travelers. of Louis XIV), Chantilly is actually comprised of two châteaux, which The sparkling Gala at Chantilly on October 7th will conclude our 35th are lavishly decorated and filled with some of the most important Anniversary celebrations. art treasures in all of France. Both the Grand Château and the Petit Château were built in the mid-16th century (on the original site of a All of these festivities will center on raising needed restoration funds previous medieval château) for the powerful Constable Anne (a man!) for our core mission of architectural preservation. Do join us as we de Montmorency. The Grand Château was destroyed in the French celebrate our landmark 35th Anniversary. Your participation will help Revolution and was rebuilt in 1875–1881 by Henri d’Orléans, duc us preserve French and French-inspired heritage for the future. I look d’Aumale, a son of King Louis-Philippe. forward to welcoming you. The duc d’Aumale brought precious furniture and decorative arts from the royal family and other family-owned châteaux back to Chantilly to recreate the grandeur of the time of the Princes of Condé. With beautiful boiserie in white and gold from the time of the Regency, the period following the death of Louis XIV, as well as later boiserie from the time of Louis XV, when the Prince de Condé was a Minister Elizabeth Stribling of the King, Chantilly is one of the rare châteaux that is furnished Chairman as splendidly as it would have been before the French Revolution. French Heritage Society

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MEETING IN FRANCE Board and Chapter Chairmen Confirm a New Emphasis for our Mission

1 - An emphasis on major players in the world of heritage In recent years FHS has honored at its various galas individuals and companies that, through their activities, contribute to the cause of heritage. These include designers Tim Corrigan, Jacques Garcia, Juan Pablo Molyneux, family businesses like Taittinger champagnes, Hanriot champagnes, companies like Hermes, the Banque Transatlantique, and at the next Paris Gala on May 18th, Van Cleef & Arpels and Louis Benech. We promote these figures and their roles through interviews in Au Courant, testimonials that enrich our perception of historic heritage: they illustrate that preservation, restoration, and reuse of heritage sites inspire such talent, passion, commitment, creations... and skills!

2 - An increased presence on US soil In 2015 and 2016 we supported the restoration of more monuments in connection with France on American soil. This significant development is due to the commitment of our Chairman of the Board, Elizabeth Stribling. In order to raise Americans awareness of our work, it is important to show that a significant part of the historical heritage of the US was influenced by the French presence in 17th and 18th centuries and the great historic relationship Pilar & Juan Pablo Molyneux receive FHS at the Château de Pouy. between France and the US. At the end of April FHS’ Board and the Chapter Chairmen were able 3 - The transmission of knowledge and know-how to experience three French historical monuments where they were From the very beginning we organized exchanges for students, received: in Canisy (my ancestral château in Normandy) for a retreat, architects (Richard Morris Hunt Prize) and artisans. But thanks to the Cercle de l’Union Interalliée in Paris for the Board and the Chapter Diane de Roquette-Buisson and Amy Fienga the Student Exchange Chairmen meetings, and finally the Château de Pouy, where we were Program has developed considerably. Also for our trips, seeing invited by Pilar and Juan Pablo Molyneux for an unforgettable evening. artisan workshops is increasingly important because it captivates our members. The latest issues of Au Courant have devoted much I think this «immersion» for several days in beautiful French monuments space to these student exchanges and artisans as we want to highlight makes a lot of sense in terms of what we stand for, as actors for the their work. Finally, the creation in Paris and New York of the protection of historic buildings, but it was also fruitful and inspiring for Young Friends Circle (for 25 to 45 year olds) demonstrates how our our exchanges and reflections on the future of our organization. approach to heritage can attract and inspire the younger generation.

First on the agenda at the retreat at Canisy was a «three year strategic Our visit to Pouy was the highlight of all these positive plan» prepared by Isabelle Lefebvre-Vary in collaboration with our developments: Juan Pablo Molyneux has proven to be a master in new Board member Tim Corrigan. But soon our collective thinking the art of bringing heritage to life. With a solid classical training, he shifted beyond a quantitative assessment of fundraising targets via developed his talent by his own sensitivity, his fertile imagination, special events, membership, chapter fundraising, corporate fundraising and even daring. But he adds to his extraordinary creative talent a etc. We gave great thought and discussion to the current developments passion to convey to younger generations the tools that will allow in our organization which cover three areas: them in turn to create. To this end, in the outbuildings of Pouy, he houses the new foundation he created to support skilled craftsmen, • Beyond fundraising for restoration grants, FHS showcases with training workshops to perfect their craft. major actors in the world of heritage I finished this hectic week imagining this motto for younger • FHS is increasingly present in the US for the restoration of generations: «Yes, we contribute to making the past alive, so that you monuments on American soil will be inspired for your own creations in the future.» • FHS is deeply committed to the transmission of knowledge and expertise

None of these elements were absent at the beginning of our Denis de Kergorlay organization. But it is their intensification that is significant. President

02 Table of Contents

01 Message from the Chairman 02 Message from the President 03 Table of Contents 04 Paris Gala / Dîner des Mécènes 06 Online Auction 08 Interview with Louis Benech 12 Interview with Van Cleef & Arpels Education 17 Student Exchange Program Artisans 18 Interview with François Asselin Chairman’s Circle Trip 2016 20 Alsace 35th Anniversary 24 French Splendor Grants 26 In France 31 In US 33 New Board Members Past National & Chapter Events 35 New York Gala 37 Palm Beach Gala 38 Annual Presentation 39 Chapters 43 Salon du Patrimoine / Corporate Patrons

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04 Paris Gala / Le Dîner des Mécènes

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2016 InterContinental Paris Le Grand, Paris

Honoring Honorary Committee Louis Benech Madame Andrée Audi Van Cleef & Arpels Monsieur Henri Carvallo Monsieur et Madame Evrard Didier Monsieur Franck Ferrand Dinner Chairs Monsieur Charles-Marie Jottras Sarah de Lencquesaing & Madame Marie-Hélène Lundgreen Laurence Nachet-Laurentin Comtesse Serge de La Bédoyère Princesse de La Tour d’Auvergne Baron & Baronne de Laroullière Baron & Baronne Antoine de Roquette-Buisson Monsieur & Madame Henri Sahut Madame Anne-Marie Springer Monsieur & Madame Thibault Surer Monsieur Didier Wirth

EVENING PROGRAM

7:30 pm Cocktail Reception 8:30 pm Dinner Presentation of the FHS awards to Louis Benech and Van Cleef & Arpels

EVENT SPONSORS

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CHARITYBUZZ.COM On-Line Auction Live Tuesday, May 17th – May 31st, 2016

Classes at Van Cleef & Arpels Lalique’s «Bucolique» vase Fireworks in Paris

Celebrate France’s national holiday with The ultimate Fouquet’s experience in At home in Paris, the Eiffel tower the Mayor of Paris! – Try your luck and Paris – 1-night stay at the 4-star hotel out your window – 2-night stay in La bid on the chance to admire the spectacular Le Fouquet’s in a Junior Suite including Reserve Paris designed by Jacques Garcia fireworks set off from the Eiffel Tower on breakfast. Savor a dinner for 2 at “Le in a suite Friday the 14th of July. This wonderful Fouquet’s” restaurant by Chef Jean-Yves – 2-night stay in La Reserve Paris night will be followed by an exclusive Leuranguer and a massage “Evasion” Apartments. invitation for two to attend the official for two at the Spa Shiseido. reception of the Mayor of Paris with the Intimate stroll in the heart of Paris French President and the Prime Minister Enchanting weekend in Paris – 2-night stay Discover the Tuileries Garden in a one; in attendance. Do not miss this unique for two at the 5-star hotel InterContinental on-one visit with its designer Louis Benech opportunity to meet French dignitaries. Paris Le Grand, including breakfast for and cultivate your love of the French two at the Café de la Paix near the Opéra landscapes during a dinner at the Bristol. Enter the world of jewelry with Van Garnier. Cleef & Arpels – Have you always More unique experiences await you dreamed of understanding the mysteries of Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Harper’s online…. jewelry? Pamper yourself with a first-hand Bazaar with Market editor – You will We thank our generous partners experience in understanding gemstones, go behind the scenes at Harper’s Bazaar Dinex Group / Daniel high jewelry savoir-faire and styles which in NYC! The Market editor will be Harper’s Bazaar contribute to the creation of a fabulous your guide as you explore the Fashion Hôtel Barrière Le Fouquet’s Paris jewel at the Ecole Van Cleef & Arpels. Department for this one-of-a-kind InterContinental Paris Le Grand experience before a style session. Own this stunning Lalique’s «Bucolique» Lalique vase – Give the ultimate symbol of French The Most Sought-after table in NYC La Réserve luxury to your interior. This vase is a – Bid now to enjoy a dinner for 2 with Le Bristol Paris touch of freshness and the dreamlike state wine pairings in the upper-lounge at Louis Benech of nature, with finely-crafted dandelion the renowned Daniel Boulud’s NYC Fonds pour Paris motifs. restaurant. Van Cleef & Arpels

Interview with Louis Benech

LOUIS BENECH Gardens to Sooth the Soul © Eric Sander Louis Benech in the gardens of the Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire

Renowned landscape architect Louis Benech is recognized I ended up studying law while remaining very attracted to gardens. for the rare talent that he brings to creating and redesigning Then I was fortunate to work at the renowned Hillier English some of the most prestigious gardens in the world. He nursery with all sorts of plants. Culturally the English had more recently spoke about his work and inspirations to Karen to offer for gardens as they had travelled all over the world and Archer, FHS Deputy Director, at his office in the heart of brought the very best of everything back – including the plants. Paris. Throughout the world, gardens are revered for their beauty, Where does your passion for gardens come from? calm, peaceful and contemplative effects. What feelings do From my family, on both sides my grandmothers were very gardens inspire in you? avid gardeners and as a child I loved gardening with them. I was brought up on the Ile-de-Ré, where there were very few Exactly that. It has to be a gentle, peaceful place for me. I trees but I adored the ones that were there – my father has a garden in a very gentle way to create a peaceful setting. All picture of me kissing trees when I was young. From a very gardens, private or public, are there to give us a break from a early age I dreamed of working in forestry. hectic life which swirls by at a faster and faster pace.

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A contemporary garden by Benech at Makata in New Zealand

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From the Tuileries Gardens, to the Elysée Palace and the planted by Le Nôtre. One of the yews that was left had suffered Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire, you have redesigned gardens damage from the storm in 1999. That was fitting, as I worked at some of the most historic sites in France. Do you prefer on this project because of the damage suffered in that storm, the working in historic gardens or other sites? yew tree is part of the real history of the place.

It depends. When I am working in historic places it is not really When I work I deal with what I have to show and what I have nature in a pure state. I am often repairing nature or idealizing to hide while playing on soft and gentle things. I work with my it. I introduce many different plants which are not necessarily environment. When I work in Greece without water, I use local native into a setting but that look native. I love nature, but I’m vegetation and ways of planting and irrigating because I know trying to play on it. My work revolves around plants more than that the garden will survive using local ways of maintenance and anything else, even more than design. I use seghia in Islamic countries.

What I did at the Elysée was incredibly simple. I pulled the grass You redesigned Saint Anthony’s Garden in New Orleans, as close as possible to the palace because when I arrived there was after Katrina, for which French Heritage Society grave a grant a huge amount of gravel in front to allow the Republican Guards and where French students in our horticulture program intern. to parade there. But this threw off all the proportions visually. I Tell us about your interest in mentoring those students? planted hydrangeas, more flowers, and added small trees. When I designed Saint Anthony’s Garden I avoided large trees The Tuileries Gardens was a major step for me. I knew the in case of another storm. I did all the borders of the garden with garden as a child but did not like it because of the sand blowing American native plants and especially, if I could, from Louisiana. in my face, it was muddy when it rained. But when I worked I wanted to make a historical pattern belonging to New Orleans there I realized what a great place it was. It was incredibly which was quite formal at the time of the building of the French cleverly designed. There were three pools which represented the Quarter and planted fruit trees there introduced from Europe. symbolism of the holy trinity, so divine rule. I love history and try to understand why and how the gardens were made. It was I meet with your students in horticulture before they leave for important in the Tuileries to restore the perception of spaces. It New Orleans to explain the garden to them and encourage them is five hectares, but it looks smaller today because everything is to try and find other plants for the garden, especially American huge around it. plants from the area. I also ask them to check and make sure everything is going well in the garden, to see if the irises are At Versailles, you also created a contemporary garden, The real Louisiana irises. I also meet with them when they return to Water Theater Grove, with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels. France and I have very good relationships with them. What appealed to you about this project? Do you find that there is a different approach in the US to My work at the Water Theater Grove was quite conceptual. I landscape architecture? decided not to use classical mythology as a reference but rather the mythology of the people who made the original garden and I would say that landscape architecture in America is the for whom it was made, putting Louis XIV at the center of the same as here. There are very conceptual people and there are story with Le Nôtre, Le Brun, Lepautre and other sculptors. also incredibly good gardeners. In England, Dan Pearson is I played on all the elements that were initially placed in that very famous. In New York, there is Madison Cox. These are garden. Childhood was evoked in the garden as all the sculptures gardeners who love plants rather than being so conceptual. I feel that Le Nôtre placed there were of children, so if it very fresh that I really belong to this generation rather than belonging to a and engaging. country. They work exactly as I would work in America. The difference is being born in France, you have a bit of the culture I chose to work with Jean-Michel Othoniel who did some that you are brought up with. But we all belong to a generation sculptures to evoke that child-like playfulness. Jean-Michel was that is really global and we are inspired by many influences. inspired by dances which were written for Louis XIV. I kept one There are a few differences in the ways of planting, but when I yew tree and box-wood laurels which were offshoots of the trees work in America I feel part of that garden culture.

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HIGH JEWELER VAN CLEEF & ARPELS’ Nicolas Bos Combines Innovation and Tradition

It is a bit the opposite. It’s really because Van Cleef & Arpels is primarily a company built on creation and expertise. Luckily I had the opportunity to go from a creative role to a global role for the company. My vision was always influenced by the predominance and importance of creation in everything that we do. It remains the same while, of course, now I need to make sure that this creativity enables us to successfully develop and grow.

Van Cleef & Arpels combines tradition, fine craftsmanship and its distinctive style with innovation and even a sense of poetry. What inspires your creative process today?

We are inspired first and foremost from our history, archives and identity. We have comprehensive archives of all the designs and pieces that have been created for the company since its creation and also quite a wide collection of historical pieces for our museum. Then we like to incorporate these elements from the past with other sources of inspiration that we usually take from artistic and cultural realms: literature, poetry, dance and ballet, the art of gardens, legends and fairy tales. We like to try to give these poems, ballets, fairy tales and legends an interpretation with our skills, our traditions using stones and © Van Cleef© Van & Arpels-2016 Swirc photographer Patrick Nicolas Bos, CEO of Cleef & Arpels fine craftsmanship for jewelry.

Founded in 1906 at Place Vendôme in Paris, Van Cleef & Tell us about a project or creation that has marked your Arpels has established its reputation across the world. Its career, that you consider a real turning point. emblematic designs, exceptional gems, and virtuoso craftsmen create jewelry and watchmaking that offers the world a gateway At Van Cleef & Arpels it was the first true high jewelry to a timeless universe of beauty and harmony. Nicolas Bos, the collection that we designed called Midsummer Night’s Dream dynamic CEO, recently shared his insights with FHS about the where we decided to revisit the whole tradition of fairies, emblematic company. enchanted worlds and nature in William Shakespeare’s play and his original description of a world of forests inhabited Before becoming President & CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels by fairies. We tried to bring to Shakespeare’s work a jeweler’s you were in charge of the creative side of the company. How interpretation. This was more than ten years ago, and it is how does that influence your vision? we really started to work using different sources of inspiration.

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Ballerinas and fairies are important source of inspiration for Van Cleef & Arpels.

Above, Ballerina Clip, 1943 (Made in New York) Platinium, rubies, emeralds, diamonds. Van Cleef & Arpels Collection

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been that Americans look for the artistic dimension of jewelry. They really enjoy the inspiration, the poetry, the sophistication but they are also looking for comfort, whereas Europeans traditionally favor the style and design sometimes more than comfort. An American client will always want to wear something beautiful but something easy to wear, very light, and convenient. This is very characteristic of the American clientele.

Do you see a parallel in the values of preserving fine craftsmanship and historic preservation?

There is indeed a very strong parallel between our missions. We believe that heritage and history are really worth preserving because they are the best way to learn, to teach current and future generations. If you do not preserve and maintain heritage, buildings, châteaux, as you do at French Heritage Society, or archives, techniques, craftsmanship, as we do at Van Cleef & Arpels, you will lose something very important that is the basis of our culture. We should not only preserve and maintain this heritage, but we should also make sure that it is alive, active, visible and relevant. I think beautiful old buildings, fantastically renovated, need to be alive, need to be visited and appealing to people today and it is the same for jewelry techniques. We need to make sure that we integrate technology, improve and progress, that we keep these Spirit of Beauty fairy clip, 1941 (Made in New York) techniques relevant for today’s world.

Platinium, rubies, emeralds, diamonds. Could you tell us about Van Cleef & Arpels’ support for the In the former collection of Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow, contemporary garden at the Water Theater Grove in Versailles Better known as Barbara Hutton. with Louis Benech? What attracted you to this project? Van Cleef & Arpels Collection

Actually our friendship with Louis Benech goes back way before that. He was quite close to my predecessor, Stanislas de Quercize. Nine years ago, when we decided to design a whole Van Cleef & Arpels is very active in the US. What do your High Jewelry collection on the art of gardens, Louis Benech American clients look for in fine jewelry? was the first person we went to. I showed him the very early sketches of the collection to get his feedback. He knows a lot Van Cleef & Arpels has a true American history which is quite about the history and the art of gardens, and our friendship exceptional for a French jewelry company. This American developed. When the Château de Versailles decided to launch history was celebrated a few years ago by a retrospective the new Water Theater together with a dance performance exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution, the Cooper Hewitt by Benjamin Millepied, who is a choreographer that we have in New York, that was quite interesting in showing how a been supporting for a very long time, with a sculpture by Jean- French house developed an American history associating Michel Othoniel, it was a natural occasion for us to be present style, techniques and also embracing the history of the United along with Louis Benech. We were among friends with all States in the 20th century. Our experience over decades has three of these artists.

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LAURA PLANTATION A Creole Touch on River Road

FHS interns at Laura Plantation and from New Orleans in 2010 Albane Liegour at Lauran Plantation in 2009

Sand and Norman Marmillion have been hosting FHS French Over the summers, the interns have literally weathered the ups interns for a generation now. Their first intern arrived at the and downs of life at Laura, mirroring the dramatic history doorstep of their 1805 Creole Plantation in 1997. Since then of the planation that has survived destruction at many turns. FHS interns have become a regular part of the summer staff When fire struck in 2004, and severely damaged the newly- at Laura. They have helped make it the most visited plantation restored house, intern Aude Stephan helped the Marmillions in Louisiana by Francophones. With 20,000 French-speaking sift through the ashes for salvageable artifacts and furniture. visitors out of an annual total of 120,000 visitors, Laura is the The following summer Hurricane Katrina struck and Charlène only plantation to give three tours a day in French. Petit’s internship was cut short when she had to be evacuated.

While the main contribution of the interns has been to act as Through it all, Sand and Norman have remained in close guides, several have assisted with historic research, document contact with many of the interns and developed longstanding transcriptions and cataloging of artifacts. In 2000, Isabelle de friendships. Over the years they have seen former students go Vendeuvre translated the memoirs of the plantation namesake, on to build academic and professional careers and several now Laura Locoul Gore, into French. The book has become a have families of their own. In fact, the Marmilliions say that classic at Laura Plantation as it recounts the colorful life of because of this program, it feels like they have now have a four generations living on the Mississippi River Road. wonderful, extended family.

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2016 STUDENT PROGRAM In France & the US

AMERICAN STUDENTS INTERNING IN FRANCE FRENCH STUDENTS INTERNING IN THE US Ecole Nationale Ecole du Louvre Bard Graduate Center University of Georgia Supérieur du Paysage • Manon DURAND • Nadia WESTENBURG • Pearce Denmark GROVER • Samuel HAMEN World War II Museum, Musée d’Art Moderne de la Château de Chantilly Saint Anthony’s Garden, New Orleans Ville de Paris • Will Harrison HEMPHILL New Orleans • Gilliane BERARDINI • Irene JARAMILLO-VELEZ Jardin Botanique de Vauville • Marine NACERI Lyndhurst, New York Musée de la dentelle de Château de Brécy Old Westbury Garden, Chantilly • Laura COUSTANS New York State Lyndhurst, New York Yale • Lisa HO • Eglantine PASQUIER University of Chicago • Vanessa NOELLE Chicago Botanic Garden, The Preservation Society • Kate CLAIRMONT HOLMAN Chicago of Newport, Newport Musée Sandelin, Saint Omer Château de Gizeux • Sophie REGAL • Sarah BASSEN PEREZ • Emily RAP Magnolia Garden, Charleston Historic New England, Boston Musée Carnavalet, Paris • Marion HEINEMAN Princeton • Lauren BEGAUD Magnolia Garden, Charleston • Anne MERILL Laura Plantation, Vacherie, LA New York University Château d’Acquigny • Léa BLANCHARD Château de Montréal • Mary Grace BERNARD Institut National du Louisiana State Museum, Musée Picasso, Paris Patrimoine New Orleans • Jules RIMBAUD Cornell • Marine PREVET Historic New England, Boston Historic New Orleans Middlebury • Jacob KUHN Collection, New Orleans Potager du Roi, Versailles • Ben BEITLER • Virginie GUFRROY Château de Montréal • Blake ENOS Ecole des Chartres Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas Potager du Roi, Versailles • Meghan O’Grady • Claire DANIELOU Château de Montréal Johns Hopkins University, Château d’Acquigny Baltimore Supélec Chicago Botanic Garden • François CARVALLO • Eileen BRUCATO Middleton Place, Charleston University of Florida Château de Brécy Château d’Acquigny • Lindsey CHARLTON Château de la Bourdaisière Château de Fontainebleau

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THE ESPRIT ASSELIN Craftsmanship Touched by Grace

1957 and right away began to work on historic monuments and made a name for himself in carpentry and woodwork.

Asselin has been involved in the most prestigious projects in France such as the Château de Versailles, the Louvre, the Opéra Garnier, the Château de Chantilly as well as many others. Tell us about a project that you particularly enjoyed working on?

The restoration of the salon Murat at the Elysée Palace, the residence and office of the French President, comes to mind. Every Wednesday the Council of Ministers is held there. We could only work on the restoration when the ministers were not in session. The only time when they did not meet was for three weeks in August. So, in that time we had to dismount all of the boiseries (wooden panelling), take them to our workshops, restore them and then reinstall them. It was a special moment for us to look at the restored panels in our workshop and feel so much history.

The Hermione had a tremendous impact with the ship’s voyage across the Atlantic last year. What was Asselin’s role?

François Asselin The Hermione represents 18 years of non-stop work with a professional team that created a collective masterpiece. It is without Continuing its focus on artisans, Karen Archer, FHS’ Deputy a doubt the most advanced reconstruction project of an historic Director, recently spoke with François Asselin, CEO of the 18th-century frigate in the world. We decided to make an exact family-run company Asselin, one of France’s most renowned replica of the Hermione. Today it is the largest wooden ship that purveyors of traditional craftsmanship for woodwork and sails in the world. We faced the challenge of adapting the motors so carpentry, often working for historical monuments. They as not to alter in any way the look of the Hermione which is exactly specialize in floors, doors and windows. as it was when Lafayette crossed the Atlantic in 1780. Our carpenters and artisans made everything that is in wood, the As CEO of Asselin, could you please tell us about the company’s hull, the bridges, the frame and supports at Rochefort-sur-Mer at origins and your work for the restoration of historic monuments? the historic ship building site were the original frigate was built. The Hermione showcases the technical mastery of our team, our I come from a long line of carpenters. My father and both of my capacity to undertake extremely complex projects while taking grandfathers were carpenters. My father started his company in great care to respect the historic nature of the work.

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Your company is also based in Atlanta. Tell us about your Asselin is known for its high-quality traditional international activities, especially in the US? craftsmanship combined with technical innovations. Could you give us a few examples of this? As in France, we are superb restorers and superb replicators. Many Americans appreciate the quality of French architectural We developed for the Ritz Hotel in Paris, large wooden panel that and technical skills. When they want French boiseries in their respect the style and historic aspects of the site. But the woodwork homes, they turn to us. Over the years we have adapted our work also combines modern technology as it is bullet proof. We have to American standards without altering the quality. We respect also developed windows that look as if they are from the middle the US building codes, thermal and phonic standards. But our ages, but comply with the thermal standards of today’s building work is the exact replica of what you would find in France. codes. So it is just as beautiful as in the past, but without the cold and draft. The aesthetic and functional are combined. We chose Atlanta because my first American client was the celebrated architect Norman Askins, who became a friend, who Transmitting traditional craftsmanship has always been a was based there. We built the windows and doors for the house high priority for Asselin. How do you select and train your he was building for himself, more than 15 years ago. artisans?

Who are your clients in the US? The essence of our company is apprenticeship and the savoir- faire of woodworkers and carpenters. So the most important Our US clients are architects, interior designers, builders and thing is to preserve and transmit this savoir-faire, these skills. private individuals who find our work on the internet and ask We have young apprentices who spent part of their time in their architects to contact us. These clients above all love France our workshops and part of their time at their trade schools. and the French style as we are dealing with products that come Our success today is also due to the quality of the training from French culture and history. This could be a Norman manor that we offer to these young apprentices. Practically all of house, or a Trianon style mansion. 20-30% of our activity is our craftsmen started with us as apprentices. We have some exported to the US, Europe and Asia. The rest concerns mainly apprentices that come to us directly from trade school but we historic restoration in France. But the US market is progressing also have others that come from engineering schools, some well. For our projects in the US, everything is made in France at of which specialize in woodwork. Asselin has 140 workers, our workshops, but we have skilled teams, who speak English, 100 of which are skilled artisans and the others undertake and work with the builders abroad to supervise the installations. preliminary and other studies.

The recent restoration of the Rodin Museum in Paris by Asselin displays their skill for parquet floors, windows and doors that are such key features of this elegant townhouse

19 Chairman’s Circle Trip 2016

ALSACE Monday, October 10th - Friday, October 14th, 2016

Exclusively for our Chairman’s Circle and Ambassadors’ Circle members.

Discover the cultural treasures of Alsace, from its picturesque villages and countryside to its wines and gastronomy. Highlights include the cathedral of Strasbourg and the Palais Rohan that houses the Museum of Decorative Arts. Enjoy wine tasting and a private dinner at the Château d’Ittenwiller à Andlau.

In Selestat, discover the exceptional humanist library that houses invaluable books. A few rare and fascinating books will be shown to us in the City Hall in the presence of the mayor of the city. Take in the vineyards along the hills of Alsace and stroll in the picturesque village of Riquewhir. Visit Colmar and its canals followed by a private visit of the newly restored Unterlinden Museum with the curator to discover its beautiful cloister and its masterpiece, the altarpiece of Issenheim. Visit the emblematic château du Haut-Koenigsbourg, a medieval fortress overlooking the Alsace Valley. We enjoy a private dinner at the lovely château d’Osthoffen hosted by its owners.

Experience Alsace’s savoir-faire and gastronomy at Lalique’s headquarters. We have the privilege of visiting the workshops and meeting with the artisans. For lunch we are hosted in the gastronomic restaurant of the Villa René Lalique. We enjoy a private visit of the Lalique Museum and see its exceptional collection. Also visit exquiste gardens. The trip ends in style with a visit of the European Parliament in Strasbourg welcomed by a European Deputy and elected officials from Alsace including a senator.

Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg

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SAVE THE DATE 35th Anniversary Celebration

OCTOBER 2 ND-4TH , 2017 Trip in France Classic Normandy

OCTOBER 5 TH-6TH, 2017 Sparkling Paris Savoir-faire and savoir-vivre in Paris

OCTOBER 7 TH, 2017 Enchanting Gala Dinner & Ball Château de Chantilly

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FRENCH SPLENDOR A sumptuous World of Equestrians, Collectors and Artisans Normandy • Paris • Chantilly

The Château de Chantilly Grands Appartements

35th Anniversary Celebrations Emperors: October 2nd-7th, $25,000 up to two people Monday, October 2nd -Saturday, October 7th, 2017 Trip to Normandy, Paris, Gala in Chantilly French Heritage Society takes you on an extraordinary Princes: October 5th-7th, $7,500 per person adventure following in the footsteps of the Great Dukes of the Trip to Paris, Gala in Chantilly 19th century in France, from Deauville in Normandy to Paris, Dukes: October 7th, $2,500 per person culminating in the magnificent Château de Chantilly. Gala in Chantilly

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Honfleur and its picturesque Norman harbor

Enter into a world of luxury where the Duke de Morny, half-brother Eugène Boudin Museum, Honfleur’s historic church, and visit a of Napoleon III and founder of the city of Deauville, the Duke renowned art gallery for a glass of champagne. d’Aumale, son of King Louis-Philippe, who built the Château de Chantilly and its fabulous art collection, and the Duke de Descazes, Princes Program Begins famous thoroughbred breeder in Normandy, lived lives of splendor. Thursday, October 5th – Friday, October 6th Our guests will enjoy the beauty of Deauville and its countryside Paris city of Sparkle and Savoir-faire and Purveyor of Taste and Style devoted to horse breeding and châteaux, experience the 19th-century glitter of Paris and the French savoir-faire and savor one of the finest In Paris explore the finest French traditions and savoir-faire imperial feasts at the majestic Château de Chantilly. throughout the centuries with private visits of select workshops and manufacturers. We discover important cultural institutions Emperors Program Begins of the capital rarely open to the public such as La Monnaie de Monday, October 2nd – Saturday, October 7th, 2017 Paris. The oldest manufacture still in use in the heart of the Art and Tradition in Normandy and a Fashionable World of capital, it is a magnificent monumental 18th-century building Gardens and Seaside Resorts overlooking the Seine. It still mints collectors’ coins and has recently opened its workshop to visitors. Discover the exquisite Norman countryside and a sensational Our evenings are filled with the sparkling splendor of Paris, 17th-century château and gardens which have been embarking down the Seine for a refined dinner and champagne magnificently restored over many years in the most refined and tasting while viewing the beauty of the capital’s illuminated extravagant style. The château and the park are today one of the treasures and intimate dinners in extraordinary private most stunning examples of restoration of a historic estate. apartments to mingle with our gracious Parisian hosts. Visit an haras, an enchanting horse-breeding château which embodies the stately elegance that horse-breeding represents at its Emperors, Princes and Dukes Programs finest in Normandy. Also visit private châteaux, collections and Saturday, October 7th extraordinary parks nestled in the rolling Norman countryside. Regal Gala Dinner and Ball at the Château de Chantilly We will enjoy exquisite private lunches and dinners in small In full ball regalia, enjoy an unforgettable Gala Dinner and Ball groups in private homes in Deauville. In Deauville, we will stay at the enchanting Château de Chantilly for the culmination in one of the most illustrious hotels of the city, Le Normandy, of French Heritage Society’s 35th Anniversary Celebrations. an elegant 5-star hotel built in the Norman style. Glide into a world of regal elegance for a once-in-a-lifetime The Pays d’Auge is renowned for its culinary delights, often evening of festivities, from a magnificent equestrian display in using fresh cream, its cheeses, cider and Calvados. We will the beautiful stables to a spectacular fireworks created just for sample them all in refined and bucolic settings. We visit the us, before dining in the painting galleries of the château with a picturesque harbor of Honfleur, a typical Norman town famous refined menu prepared by a renowned chef, rivaling the finest for its painters and art galleries. Enjoy a private visit of the feasts held at the height of the Imperial Court in Chantilly.

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GRANTS 2016

French Heritage Society is pleased to announce its 2016 Grants Château de Grisy (Calvados, Normandy) for a total of $232,000. At its spring Board of Directors and Grant of $10,000 – Louisiana Chapter Chapter Chairmen meeting in Paris in April, 13 grant projects (10 in France and 3 the US) were selected for support. The Chapel of the Jesuits in Saint-Omer (Pas de Calais) will receive a grant of $250,000 with the support of the Florence Gould Foundation and will be profiled in our next issue

2016 RESTORATION GRANTS

In France

Gardens of the Château de Larnagol (Lot, Midi-Pyrénées) Grant of $10,000 – Northern California Chapter

The oldest part of the house, from the 16th century is recognizable by its characteristic dormer windows and roof as well as the commons. In the 17th century, the main house was extended towards the west with the addition of stables. Restoration: 17th century-tower, masonry, half-timber wall, roof

The château is built on three levels on the foundations of the old keep (12th and 13th centuries). After having restaured the château, the current owner is restoring the magnificent terraced-gardens. Restoration: Masonry work for the terraced gardens, much of which is in critical condition

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Château de Morlet (Saône et Loire, Burgundy) Hôtel de La Monnaie (Paris) Grant of $20,000 – Dallas Chapter Grant of $40,000 – Atlanta, Washington Regional Chapters

A fortified house was built on the site in the 13th century. Established in 864, the Monnaie de Paris is the longest-standing The kitchen garden and the base of the walls remain from French institution. It mints euro coins in circulation for France, this period. In the 15th century the defensive monument is and coins for other foreign currencies. For twelve centuries, it transformed into a residential château. The 16th-century has cultivated a venerable tradition of metalworking arts and gatehouse gives access to the estate from the street. It has been crafts and is a member of the Comité Colbert which brings decorated with bossage in stone and marble medallions. The together French luxury companies. It has developed a large- structure of the gatehouse was not built to support the weight scale project to showcase know-how going back hundreds of of this décor. years and is a heritage site covering over one hectare built on Restoration: The 16th-century gatehouse the banks of the Seine Restoration: 18th-century mural paintings in the chapel discovered during restoration

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Château de Saconay (Rhône, Rhône-Alpes) Gardens of Saint Victor of Oulès (Languedoc-Roussillon) Grant of $16,000 - FHS Grant of $10,000 – Boston Chapter

This two-hectare garden was created in the late 1800’s. The 19th -century plans are still clearly outlined with an important number of decorative water pools and serpentine streams adding coolness to the air with crystalline water from its sources, much The 14th century Maison Forte was called La Carrodière and appreciated during the Uzès summer. belonged to Jehan de Lemps. He sold the house in 1558 to Restoration: Rocaille and grotto the Saconay family, who originated from the Geneva area and they gave their name to the château. It was sold several times until Claude Guillet, from Lyon, bought it in 1707 and did Park of the Château d’Entre Deux-Monts (Côte d’Or, Burgundy) important restoration work. The château was pillaged during Grant of $10,000 – Atlanta Chapter the Revolution. Its 19th -cenutry restoration was interrupted by WWI. The current owner has been restoring the château doing the work himself for many years. Roof restoration is urgent to prevent deterioration of exceptional interior painted décor. Restoration: Roofs, tiles and carpentry

Dating back to the 13th century and owned by the Duke of Burgundy, this was previously a fortified farm in the fields. The gardens kept their shape in the 18th century but were expanded and remodeled in the 19th century as a landscaped park. Restoration: Wall surrounding the kitchen garden & 17th -century beehive

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Château-Thierry Memorial Church (Aisne, Lorraine) The University of Toulouse was one of the earliest universities Grant of $21,000 - All FHS Chapters in Europe created in the early 13th century. The present- day university federates the universities and specialized institutions of higher education in Midi-Pyrénées. With more than 100,000 students, it is the fifth-largest university area in France. The 17th-century rose brick cloister is the green jewel of the University of Toulouse. Restoration: The 17th-century cloister, to be used as a park for the students and for public events

Abbaye des Prémontrés (Lorraine) Grant of $20,000 – Paris Chapter

In 1918 the infamous Second Battle of the Marne decimated French and American troops at Château-Thierry. The troops were so closely integrated that American soldiers quickly took heavy losses. American civil, military and ecclesiastical authorities immediately recognized Chateau-Thierry as an important memorial center, highly symbolic of the French – American friendship and raised funds to build the Memorial Church. The stained glass windows constitute the most remarkable part of the interior décor. The centerplate illustrates the famous phrase attributed to General Pershing upon his arrival in France: “Lafayette, nous voilà”. “Lafayette, we are here” and depicts Lafayette with French WWI Generals Foch, Joffre, Pétain and Nivelle. Restoration: Stained glass windows including the central The abbey is an 18th-century gem. In 1792 during the Revolution, Lafayette window it was looted and sold as national property. Transformed into a civil and military hospital during the WWI, French and German wounded were treated there. Partially destroyed, then restored, Cloister of the Chartreux, University of Toulouse (Midi burned and bombed in 1944, it is left in ruins. Miraculously Pyrénées, Haute Garonne) saved from total destruction, the abbey is rebuilt and restored Grant of $25,000 – New York Chapter in 1965 with funds for war reparations but the church was never restored. The abbey became a Cultural Center in 1976. Restoration: 7 decorative Baroque stone panels in the church

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In the US museum and civic structures. The central hall was twice as big as the largest existing hall at the time of its construction, making Lyndhurst Estate (Tarrytown, NY) it one of the most influential building of its time. Grant of $20,000 – Atlanta, Paris Chapters Restoration: The Hall’s marble floor

Built from 1838 -1842 by architect Alexander Jackson Davis, Lyndhurst is a Gothic Revival castle showing the beginning of the shift from classical to romantic architecture in the US and shift from the English to French cultural influence of the early 19th century. In the 1860s, a suite of bedrooms was decorated with French Gothic paint schemes inspired by the décor of the Silversmith House (Sainte Genevieve, MO) Sainte Chapelle in Paris. When railroad magnate Jay Gould Grant of $10,000 – Philadelphia Chapter, FHS acquired the estate in 1880, those became the girlhood rooms of his daughter, Anna Gould, who would choose to recreate the French décor of the rooms when she returned to the estate in the 1940s. Restoration: Exterior repairs to restore the Duchess’ suite

Built in about 1820 by Antoine Oneille, his house was both the residence and the work place for the French Canadian. The house holds a significant role within Missouri’s historic Please Touch Museum (Philadelphia, PA) context and contributes to the understanding of life and early – Philadelphia Chapter, FHS Grant of $20,000 development of Genevieve, the first organized European Memorial Hall was built in 1876 to serve as the Art Gallery for settlement west of the Mississippi River. the International Centennial Exhibition. Today it is the Home of As an important artisan in the Louisiana Territory, Oneille is the Please Touch Museum, which attracts half a million visitors considered to be one of the top silversmiths of the early 1800s per year, mostly children. Said to be the first use of Beaux-Art and his works are held in galleries, museums, and privately in the US, and as one of the first museums in the country, it has throughout the US and Canada. influenced the construction of several Beaux-Arts buildings for Restoration: structural repairs and construction

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Ateliers Saint Jacques Joinery, cabinet making, metal, wrought iron, stonecutters, foundry

The address where the best French craftsmen present their exceptional know-how to serve high end decoration New Board Members

Judy McLaren Timothy Corrigan Xavier Flouret Silvina Leone WELCOME to FHS’ New Board Members

Judy McLaren (Spring 2016) American designer honored by French Heritage Society for his Judy was born in Phoenix, Arizona and embraced a career as a restoration of several national landmarks in France. In keeping stewardess allowing her to travel the world. She met her husband with his collaborations with French heritage brands, Timothy is Bruce McLaren in New York who was to become the President currently designing a collection of bath fixtures for THG Paris, of Ted Bates Advertising Europe, leading the couple to move to furniture for Moissoinnier and lighting fixtures for Bagues. He is London. Judy is passionate about acquiring properties to embellish also developing passementerie for Samuel & Sons and wallpaper and redevelop. She has restored several landmark residences such for Fromental, all to debut in 2017 and 2018. as an English Tudor Mansion built by Colonel William Starrett in New Jersey, and two 1800’s homes built by Sir John Nash in Xavier Flouret (Fall 2015) Regent’s Park, London. Her latest and most remarkable project Born in Cognac, not far from Bordeaux, Xavier was exposed to is Le Jardin des Nuages in the South of France. The McLaren some of the best wines in the world at an early age. This wine lover couple were the main drive for the preservation of the Château with a passion for the underdog, chose to make his name in wine de Castellaras in their small village, insuring access of this by representing lesser-known bottlings from around the world. exceptional historical site to the villagers. Judy is involved in Living in New York City since 1995, he is married and has two numerous charities such as the Children’s Specialized Hospital in children. In 2007, he launched there his own independent import New Jersey and Action on Addiction in London amongst others. company: Cognac One, presenting a carefully curated collection She is greatly involved with the Young Presidents’ Organization of boutique wines from around the world. He maintains a close and the Chief Executives’ Organization in America and in relationship with every grower and winemaker represented by Europe. She has been active with FHS since 2007 and the 25th the line in order to maintain quality and value. Dedicated to Anniversary Gala at Vaux-le-Vicomte which she attended with bringing both quality and variety, his brand brings unprecedented her late husband. access to small estates from across 15 countries, including France, Argentina, Chile, South Africa and beyond. Timothy Corrigan (Fall 2015) With offices in Los Angeles and Paris, Timothy Corrigan’s Silvina Leone (Fall 2015) distinctive design philosophy of comfortable elegance has earned Silvina is a member of the American Society of Interior Designers him a global client list that includes European and Middle Eastern royalty, Hollywood celebrities and corporate leaders. Timothy and a member of the Alumni Council at the New York School of has been named to the 2016 AD100 list of the world’s top 100 Interior Design where she graduated with high honors. She has architects and designers by Architectural Digest. He is one of only also trained at the Institute of Classical Architecture where she nine individuals who have consecutively been on the list since was awarded the prestigious prize in Excellence in Design and a 2007. His distinctive design philosophy of comfortable elegance Certificate in Classical Architecture. Furthermore, Silvina earned in architecture, restoration and interiors has been featured on two Master’s degrees from New York University in French and television and in such prestigious publications as: Elle Decor, Western European history and in fine arts of the 17th and 18th The New York Times, Town & Country, Veranda, House Beautiful, centuries where she pursued her doctoral studies concentrating Traditional Home, Luxe Interiors + Design, Vanity Fair, Vogue and The in 18th-century French painting. After freelancing for a decade Wall Street Journal. His critically acclaimed book, “An Invitation creating sophisticated interiors, Silvina opened her own design to Château du Grand-Lucé” (Rizzoli), chronicles the restoration company in 2012 to pursue professionally her lifelong passion that he conducted of his 18th-century château in the Loire Valley. for consulting in the fields of interior design, art collecting, In 2014 he introduced the first fully integrated line of fabrics, trims, restoration and preservation of heritage. A successful career as furniture, and floor covering for Schumacher and Patterson, Flynn a corporate attorney with two prestigious firms in Manhattan & Martin, as well as a tabletop collection for Royal Limoges, with preceded her design training and business. Silvina is currently a new pattern debuting in 2016. He received the “Star of Design managing, researching, and sourcing a large scale Gilded Age Award” from the Pacific Design Center, and he was the first preservation and restoration project in Sharon, Connecticut.

Past National Events / New York Gala

NEW YORK GALA On Wednesday, November 18th, 2015

FHS held its Annual New York Gala at the Pierre Hotel. We and FHS President Denis de Kergorlay were joined by Gala were proud to welcome our Guests of Honor Juan Pablo Chairmen CeCe Black, Ursula Lowerre, Kazie Metzger, Jean de Molyneux and Champagne Taittinger represented by Pierre- Montaillou, Deborah Royce, Jean Shafiroff, and Ann Van Ness. Emmanuel Taittinger. FHS Chairman Elizabeth Stribling

Jean Doyen de Montaillou, Jean Shafiroff, CeCe Black, Honoree Juan Pablo Daniela Fossati, Cherry Huang & Barbara Kemper-Gross Molyneux, Ann Van Ness, Deborah Royce & Liz McDermott

Denis de Kergorlay, CeCe Black & Lee Black Ann Van Ness & Pierre-Emmauel Taittinger Photos © Annie Watt Elizabeth Stribling & Guy Robinson Guests enjoy themselves

35 An outstanding book published in partnership with the Palace of Versailles

Versailles merican and the a olution reV Versailles and the american reVolution General editor: Valérie Bajou

978-2-35340-246-5 Format: 24 x 28cm, portrait Number of pages 208 Number of illustrations: 170 approx. Binding: hardback Printed on 170g matt laid paper Price : 34.95 £ - 39.95 $

ublished to accompany an exhibition at the Palace of Versailles, this catalogue is a collective work bringing together contributions from French, American and British specialists in this field, which together shed light on the importance of the relationship between France and America in the closing years of the Ancien Régime. During the reign of Louis XVI, the Palace of Versailles – the seat of power and government in France – played a crucial role in the history of America, in its struggle for independence, and in the recognition of the United States by the great European Ppowers. In tracing this remarkable story, the catalogue demonstrates the constant interest displayed in the fledgling United States by the French monarchy. Richly illustrated throughout, it documents the events of the War of Independence, before exploring the consequences of the entry of France into the war, the siege of Yorktown, and the peace treaty signed at Versailles in 1783. Finally, it analyses the origins and development of the mythology of the ‘American Revolution’ in both France and the United States, a source of enduring inspiration for artists and history painters.

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GOURCUFF GRADENIGO 8, rue des Lilas • 93100 Montreuil (France) • Tél. : 33 1 48 18 22 77 [email protected] • www.gourcuff-gradenigo.com Past National Events / Palm Beach Gala

PALM BEACH GALA On Thursday, November 18th, 2016

On Thursday, November 18th, 2016 French Heritage Society held its Annual Palm Beach Gala at Club Colette. The guests were joined by Gala Chairs Michael Kovner and Jean Doyen de Montaillou, Event Chair Karen Clark, Palm Beach Representative Suzanne Stoll, Dinner Chairmen CeCe and Lee Black, and Elizabeth F. Stribling and Guy N. Robinson.

Judy McLaren, Barbara Wolf & guest

Joanne Woodruff & Suzanne Stoll

Elizabeth Stribling, Jean Shafiroff & CeCe Back

Ann Van Ness & Silvina Leone Ambassador Howard H. Leach & Jeannie Rutherfoord

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PAST NATIONAL EVENTS Annual Presentation in Paris

In the magical surroundings of the Cercle de l’Union grants supported each year. Franck Ferrand, our guest of honor, Interalliée, 170 guests attended the FHS and the Paris Chapter captivated our audience by speaking about «A Century of US Annual Presentation on March 18th, 2016. FHS members, support for French cultural heritage». Then our guests enjoyed partners, patrons, sponsors and guests were impressed by FHS’ mingling during a delightful cocktail. accomplishments, and by the importance of the restoration

Guy Robinson, Elizabeth Stribling, Franck Ferrand, Astrid Stanfield-Pinel, Isabelle d’Harcourt, Sarah de Lencquesaing, Cassandra Surer, Denis de Kergorlay & Diminique Biarnès Diane de Roquette-Buisson & Tara Manning

Young Friends Circle Co-Chairmen: Luis de Lencquesaing, Elizabeth Stribling & Monique Raimond Victoire de Vaugelas & Éric Pellerin

Guests at the Annual Presentation Guest with Anne-Céline Delvert, M. & Mme Kasha

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ATLANTA CHAPTER

The Atlanta Chapter held its annual Réveillon de Noël black Barbet, FHS Chairman Elizabeth Stribling, and FHS President tie dinner with a silent auction on December 4th, 2015 at the Denis de Kergorlay were among the guests. The evening raised Piedmont Driving Club. Consul General of France, Denis funds for the Atlanta Chapter to support FHS grants

Valerie Alston, Elizabeth Stribling & Guy Robinson llyson and Doug Clark, Joann Dunbar, Judith Ellis & Barbara Guillaume

Ed & Gloria Norris Suzy Wasserman, Liz McDermott, Denis de Kergorlay & Elizabeth Stribling Katherine & Matthew Welden

BOSTON CHAPTER

On April 14th, Jacques Bolelli, Founder of Fort Royal, gave a lecture, «Craftsmanship in France: Challenges and Rebirth». Fort Royal is dedicated to a tradition and an art de vivre found in French arts and crafts which are envied by the whole world. The Fort Royal project is to maintain and preserve gems of French creativity and allow them to grow by expanding their business opportunities, and by training new skilled workers and craftsmen. Francis de Marneffe, Jacques Bolelli, Chrissy Kazis Sayare & François Bardonnet

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NEW YORK CHAPTER

On April 13th, Jacques Bolelli, Founder of Fort Royal, gave – Co-hosted by The New York Regional Chapter of FHS and a lecture, «Craftsmanship in France: Challenges and Rebirth» the INSEAD NY Metro Area at the French Consulate.

Matthieu Pappalardo, Guy Robinson, Elizabeth Stribling, Judy McLaren & Silvina Leone Odile de Schiétère-Longchampt & Jacques Bolelli

Bertrand Lortholary Cecilia de Lencquesaing & Pierre Estey Elizabeth F. Stribling Consul Général de France in New York

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER

Last October, The French Consul General of San Francisco hosted the Loire Valley, the last residence of Leonardo da Vinci. Marie a cocktail party in honor of Gonzague Saint Bris and his sister spoke at the San Francisco Fall Antiques Show where French Marie Saint Bris-Bouyer, owners of the Château du Clos-Lucé in Heritage Society was selected as a Cultural Partner.

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PARIS

The Paris Chapter traditional Thanksgiving Dinner was held the funds raised during the evening allow the Paris Chapter at l’Hôtel Le Bristol Paris in a particularly warm atmosphere. to award, each year, significant restoration grants. The Three Elizabeth Stribling, who could not be with us, sent a message Stars Chef, Éric Frechon, and Pastry Chef, Laurent Jeannin, of support following the events that had just occurred in Paris. once again delighted our 120 guests with an incredible gourmet Thanks to the ongoing support and exceptional generosity of dinner. As stated by Philip Frayne, Minister-Counselor for the Hôtel Le Bristol and to the generosity of the wines Jean-Luc Public Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Paris, “on a scale of 1 to Colombo, the Champagne Henriot, our patrons and friends, 10, the evening was an 11!”

Bill Pallot, Dominique Sahut Mr. & Mrs. Jean-Frédéric Werup, Laetitia de Laroullière & David Berliet & Jean-Philippe Testud de Burzet Mr. & Mrs. Christian Lefebvre-Vary

S.E. Mr. Philippe Lalliot - French ambassador to the UNESCO, Astrid Stanfield-Pinel, Paris Chapter Chairman, Denis de Kergorlay - André Audi & Denis de Kergorlay FHS president, Freddy Dressen - Gould Foundation & Isabelle de Laroullière

FHS guests in the Salon Castellane Charlene Moscovici, Monica Garrigue-Guyonnaud, John Boyd & Dominique Biarnès - Paris Chapter Vice-Chairman 41 GABRIEL RAVET Tapissier

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PHILADEPHIA CHAPTER

The Philadelphia Chapter held its annual Fête de Noël last December at The Acorn Club for enthusiastic members and guests.

Robin Herndon & Rosanne Loesch Julie Jensen Bryan, Robert Bryan, Libby Browne,John Benner, Suzanne Schook Georgia Shafia, Janet Fox, Will Fox

Salon du Patrimoine / Corporate Patrons

FHS CORPORATE PATRONS

Diamond Silver

PROGRAM SPONSORS

American Society of the French Legion of Honor George E. Coleman Jr. Foundation GRoW Annenberg Foundation Google Danny Kaye & Sylvia Fine Kaye Foundation Kazie Metzger and John Harvey Charitable Fund Florence Gould Foundation NY Community Trust

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43 felicitations

Odile de Schiétère-Longchampt & Michel Longchampt