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FHS’ AMBASSADOR’S CIRCLE An Insider’s View of French-American Diplomacy

Environment.” In 1952, Christian Herter, former American Secretary of State, and other distinguished world leaders founded the Atlantic Council to promote a partnership between Europe and America in the post war years. We heard nine distinguished Council members, led by James J. Townsend, Jr., Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for European and NATO policy, discuss past and current political approaches of France and the U.S.A. in a global arena challenged by environmental, military and cultural identity issues. Each member spoke from their Ambassador’s Circle members received by French Ambassador area of expertise and opinions were debated. At the end of this Gérard Araud (center) at his residence in Washington, DC. stimulating presentation, Atlantic Council Executive Director Damon Wilson, FHS Executive Director Isabelle Lefebvre-Vary, I am thrilled to report that the Ambassador’s Circle of French and I discussed how French Heritage and the Atlantic Council Heritage Society had the exceptional opportunity to experience could create joint programs offering political briefings for our off-the-record visits with the French Ambassador, the Deputy members on Franco-American affairs. In addition, we might also Undersecretary of State of the U.S.A., and the Atlantic Council, create a special program for our French and American exchange the prestigious American think tank, in Washington, D.C. on students as a part of the newly launched “Europe Initiative” of September 16th and 17th of this year. As you may know, the the Atlantic Council. More to come! Ambassador’s Circle is the highest level of patronage of FHS. Membership in this circle raises the needed operational monies We finished our fascinating program with a visit to the State to insure that FHS can fulfill its goal of raising funds to restore Department office of Charles Rivkin, Assistant Secretary of State places of beauty throughout all of France, as well as places of for Economics and Business Affairs. Assistant Secretary Rivkin French inspiration in the U.S.A. In recognition of this patronage, welcomed us warmly and showed us personal photos, souvenirs, members of the Ambassador’s Circle benefit by being able to and a fascinating collection of coins that he had assembled over participate in “rencontres” at the highest governmental level the years. We saw a moving photo of his father as he landed between our countries. Our Ambassador level members are truly in France in WWII, other photos of the young Charles Rivkin our own American ambassadors in these privileged exchanges. with his godfather Hubert Humphrey, family photos with Adlai Stevenson and J.F.K. Questions and answers were exchanged on On September 16th, Ambassador Gérard Araud received our an informal basis; subjects such as career vs. appointed diplomats, group for drinks on a beautiful terrace overlooking the gardens the role of an ambassador today, as well as cultural national of the recently restored French Ambassadorial residence in the differences were all frankly discussed. We felt very privileged as Kalorama section of Washington. Former American Ambassador we left with our gifts of an official coin of “Ambassador of the to France Charles Rivkin and his wife, Susan Tolson, also joined United States, Paris, France, Charles Rivkin” in our palms, to be us for this private dinner. Ambassador Araud, a great friend of cherished for future years. FHS during his previous 4-year tenure as French Ambassador to the United Nations in New York City, entertained us as close Please consider becoming a member of the Ambassador’s Circle friends. He recounted with great humor how he himself helped of FHS. Membership is $15,000 a year which will generously to choose the new décor of the residence with very colorful support our mission as well as affording you the personal anecdotes. Ambassadors Araud and Rivkin shared fascinating opportunity to participate in visits and meetings that are priceless. mutual stories of how each of them travelled throughout each other’s countries to discover “the real heartland” away from the All best wishes, capitals of power. We were also privileged to hear their personal Libba thoughts on the grave issues that face the world today. It was a fascinating evening “en famille.”

The next day, my good friend and Atlantic Council member Jan Lodal (a neighbor of mine near Grasse in the South of France) Elizabeth Stribling arranged a luncheon presentation at the Atlantic Council for us Chairman entitled “France, NATO, and Future Europe in a New Security French Heritage Society

01 Message from the President Table of Contents / Michèle le Menestrel-Ullrich Honored

LOIRE VALLEY TRIP: A Tribute to Cultural Entrepreneurs!

The trip to the Loire Valley vast public (350,000 visitors a year) discovers in a playful way organized for the Chairman’s the Leonardo da Vinci park filled with replicas of prophetic Circle enabled many of our inventions of this great genius of humanity! most important patrons to After these heirs so exemplary and inspiring, here comes the discover or rediscover one “American spirit,” francophile as well, with Timothy Corrigan, of the richest regions of who “landed” at the Grand Lucé in 2005 and transformed this France for historic châteaux “Sleeping Beauty” into a magical château, with all the rooms that are among the most Denis de Kergorlay, Henri Carvallo redecorated with an extraordinary talent, and impeccable French & Elizabeth Stribling at the Château famous in the country. But gardens. By its scope, I would even say its excess, this immense de Villandry beyond this testimony of a project can be compared to that of Jacques Garcia at Champ de prestigious past, this trip allowed us to discover men and women, Bataille. passion running through their veins, who impressed us with When the energy of the New World comes at an astonishing pace to their dedication to these monuments, to their preservation, their revive our historic houses, a bit worn down, gleefully pushing aside development, their ability to adapt to the modern world and new the codes and customs of our somewhat finicky administrative technologies. These men and women are entrepreneurs dedicated services - this is another reason to applaud and rejoice. to cultural heritage, they can take pride in the wonderful term of “cultural entrepreneurs.” Besides these three huge projects, we were also able on this trip to meet families who have put all their talent and energy into We were able to appreciate their expertise, their taste for restoring historic houses. First of all our friends Ann and Bill innovation, and their generosity, each bringing his own personality Van Ness who welcomed us both so warmly and so sumptuously to the management of his monument. Among them there are to their beautiful property in Sologne at Château de Charmois. heirs, careful to pass on a legacy both material and spiritual, a Jean-François and Marie-Guilhem de Valbray restored with great testimony of values and knowledge through generations. There care for authenticity the medieval Château de Montreuil-Bellay. are also cultural entrepreneurs as “self made men.” And finally, two families who took the chance of moving with Such as Henri Carvallo. Like many châteaux in the Loire Valley, their children to the family château: Géraud and Stéphanie de the Château de Villandry has a history that dates back to the Laffon at the Château de Gizeux, being restored in part thanks Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Henri’s great-grandfather, to a particularly successful “crowd-funding” campaign, and M. Joachim Carvallo, a Spanish doctor and his American wife Ann and Mme Pierre-André Michaud at the Château de l’Islette who Coleman, bought and transformed the château and recreated reinvent in their own way château life for their visitors and have the sublime gardens now known throughout the world. Joachim transformed their park into a dream-like place of enchantment. Carvallo founded La Demeure Historique in 1924 and was its During this trip, French Heritage Society was able to reaffirm the president until his death in 1936. Henri is the custodian of this extent to which the mission of our organization is to promote and family legacy that he manages brilliantly: 350,000 visitors a year, encourage all those “owner-managers” - as they say at La Demeure balanced books, voluntarily limited use of public funds “to leave Historique - which take up the challenge head on for these them for those who need them.” magnificent “monsters” passed down by history, magic landmarks Such as François Saint Bris. On behalf of his brothers and of our past, and bridges at once charming and necessary between sister, François Saint Bris manages the family Château du Clos the generations of the past and those to come… Lucé, former royal residence of the Valois dynasty. The entire development of the château revolves around the personality of Leonardo da Vinci who was welcomed there, at François 1’s Denis de Kergorlay invitation, the last three years of his life (1516-1519). So the President

02 Table of Contents / Michèle le Menestrel-Ullrich Honored

01 Message from the Chairman 02 Message from the President 03 Table of Contents New York Gala 04 Program 07 Online Auction 08 Interview with Juan Pablo Molyneux 12 Interview with Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger Education 16 Student Exchange Program Artisanats 22 Interview with Guillaume Féau Art de Vivre 28 Air France’s Fine Wines Chairman’s Circle Trip 2015 30 The Loire Valley Member Trips 2016 31 Northern California - Alsace Atlantic Crossing 33 L’Hermione Past National & Chapter Events 35 Dîner des Mécènes / Paris Gala 37 Chapters 43 Salon du Patrimoine / Corporate Patrons

HONORED

Michèle le Menestrel-Ullrich Honored On October 16th, 2015 Mr. Philippe Belaval, President of the Centre des Monuments Nationaux, honored Michèle le Menestrel-Ullrich, FHS Founding President and Richard Morris Hunt Prize Founder, Co-Chairman, with the French government’s highest decoration, the Légion d’Honneur. In the presence of FHS’ leadership Elizabeth Stribling and Denis de Kergorlay, dignitaries and RMHP Laureates, friends convened at the Hôtel de Sully for a very moving, intimate ceremony where Michèle dedicated her award to her father and her family. Ambassador Jose-Maria Ullrich, Elizabeth Stribling, Michèle le Menestrel-Ullrich & Guy Robinson 03 New York Gala

Under the Gracious Patronage of His Excellency Gérard Araud, Ambassador of France

His Excellency Mr. François Delattre, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations and Mrs. Sophie L’Hélias-Delattre

NEW YORK Mr. Bertrand Lortholary, Consul General of France in New York and Mrs. Laurence Mézin

Mrs. Bénédicte de Montlaur, Cultural Counselor of the French Embassy in the United States

Wednesday, and Mr. Keith Yazmir November 18, 2015 Comité d’honneur Princesse Isabelle de Broglie H.E. Maguy Maccario Doyle, Ambassador of Monaco to the United States Mr. and Mrs. Frédéric Fekkai Princesse Marie-Sol de La Tour d’Auvergne Comte and Comtesse Jean-Louis de Montesquiou Fezen Comte and Comtesse Georges d’Harcourt Comte and Comtesse Denis de Kergorlay Marquis and Marquise de Montferrand Mr. and Mrs. Frédéric de Narp Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel Perrin Baron Robert de Rothschild Comte and Comtesse François Saint-Bris Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Steinitz Comte and Comtesse Jean-Guillaume de Tocqueville El Embajador Jose Maria Ullrich y Rojas et Michèle le Menestrel-Ullrich

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2015 The Pierre Hotel, New York

Honoring Gala Chairmen Juan Pablo Molyneux, CeCe Black Interior Designer Jean Doyen de Montaillou & Kazie Metzger Harvey Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger, Ursula Lowerre President, Champagne Taittinger Liz McDermott Deborah Royce Jean Shafiroff Ann Van Ness

EVENING PROGRAM

7:00 pm Cocktail Reception 8:00 pm Dinner Dance Presentation of awards to Juan Pablo Molyneux and Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger

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07 Interview with Juan Pablo Molyneux

JUAN PABLO MOLYNEUX A Classicist for all Seasons © Xavier Bejot © Xavier

French Heritage Society is extremely proud to honor Juan The many prestigious projects he has undertaken include the Pablo Molyneux at its Gala Dinner on Wednesday, November design of the Pavilion of Treaties at the Konstantinovsky Palace, 18th in New York City. A dear friend and member of FHS’ Saint Petersburg, The Manoir Cherlieu at Sagard, Canada, the Board of Directors, Juan Pablo heads the international design Russian Salon at the Palace of the Nations, Geneva, the salons firm J.P. Molyneux Studio Ltd. in New York and Molyneux of the Cercle de l’Union Interalliée in Paris and the renovation Studio Ltd. in Paris. The two countries are close to his heart as and interior design of the Hôtel Claude Passart also in Paris. His he established the New York studio in the early 1980’s and the acclaimed residential projects can be found across the globe, from one in Paris in the late 1990’s. Born in Chile, where he started Santiago, Chile, to Buenos Aires and Lyford Cay to Cap Ferrat, his first interior design firm before moving on to Buenos Aires, New York, Moscow, Beverly Hills, London, Paris, Qatar and Juan Pablo became a US citizen and he and his wife, Pilar, Naples. His work has been published in eminent design magazines currently reside in New York City. They divide their time such as Architectural Digest and has been featured in a number of between his two offices in New York and Paris. books on interiors, including a 1997 monograph on this work.

General exterior view of the Château de Pouy-sur-Vannes, in the Champagne region of France. Surrounded by a moat, the château edifications, reportedly built by the Templars, date back to the 11th century. The building was restored and transformed during the 17th & 18th centuries.

08 Interview with Juan Pablo Molyneux © Xavier Bejot © Xavier

General view of the little salon on the ground floor, in one of the two South towers. The wood panels were painted by Frédéric Monpoint based on Juan Pablo Molyneux’s idea inspired by José Maria Sert’s work. The bronze candelabra is by Diego Giacometti. The chairs are 18th-century Italian, around a modern table with a root base and a glass top. The radiating parquet floor is in oak.

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A committed classicist, Juan Pablo creates spirited interiors that They set to work immediately to restore and to renovate all the are rooted in history without being historical recreations. His buildings that the previous owner, the association of the Légion work is bold, eclectic, witty… and unmistakably his own. d’Honneur, had left in a worrisome condition of decay. The Paris has always been one of the designer’s favorite cities. After Countess de la Noë had bequeathed the château to the Légion studying architecture at the Universidad Católica of Santiago, d’Honneur in 1971. The old carriage house has been cleared of Chile, he attended the Ecole des Beaux Arts and the Ecole du dozens of bedrooms created during its former use by the Legion Louvre. It was through the work of French architects Louis Le d’Honneur to receive hotel guests, and is open to receive the Vau, Ange-Jacques Gabriel, and Claude-Nicolas Ledoux that he future offices and workshops of the “Foundation Juan Pablo first acquired his knowledge of historical styles. “I try to distill Molyneux for the Safeguarding and Promotion of Crafts.” that which is expected and turn it into something unexpected,” he says. “I make interiors people want to belong to—forever.” Juan Pablo has received many awards, among them the Decoration of the Chevalier des Arts et Lettres, which he Juan Pablo completely retorted and redecorated Château de was given in 2004 by the French Minister of Culture in Pouy-sur-Vannes in the Champagne region of France. Mr. & acknowledgment of his efforts to spread French culture through Mrs. Molyneux bought the château and the domain in 2012. his design work and his support of artisans.

In examining the plans, Juan Pablo discovered that the volumes of a building situated in the park, from an architectural standpoint and in view of its size, more closely related to an Orangery. The building has been totally restored by Molyneux. With the roof repaired and the arched openings restored to their original state, a new and luminous space is revealed. Molyneux installed the pool in this exceptional volume.

10 felicitations

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are proud to support French Heritage Society and join the organization in congratulating Juan Pablo Molyneux and Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger on their exemplary careers.

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PIERRE-EMMANUEL TAITTINGER The Art of Champagne

It also carries my name, and it is really special to manage a company with your name, no matter what company. It is the largest family company having the same name as the brand in Champagne.

In your role as President for this celebrated champagne, what do you enjoy most about developing this luxury French brand, that you call an artistic product, throughout the world?

For me the most important thing is the human aspect, because it is only when you have a great team with a lot of talent that you can produce a great wine. The wine has to do not only with land, not only with the terroire, not only with the know-how, but also with the soul of the company. For me it is important to infuse the company with a soul, a spirit, with joy and happiness. Life is very short, and in whatever we do it Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger with his son, Clovis, is important to be first of all human. I never forget that in our and daughter, Vitalie, who help run the company company, in our cellars, there used to be a very old abbey and there are still some Gallo-Roman cellars from the 3rd century, One of the most prestigious champagne producers, Taittinger classified recently as a world heritage site by UNESCO. With represents glamor, refinement and festive sparkle throughout these cellars below us, we have to carry on the spirit of the the world. Guest of Honor at the New York Gala, the monks who worked there for centuries. We keep alive their company’s President Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger recently spirit of friendship and mutual solidarity. The human aspect is spoke with Karen Archer about the art of champagne. essential and when you combine fabulous people, an excellent terroire, a legendary area like Champagne, you can produce a You showed incredible determination and skill in magic champagne, a mythic one. repurchasing Champagne Taittinger in 2006. What does this company represent for you? In the wonderful ad campaigns for Champagne Taittinger, your daughter, Vitalie, has literally become the face of the company. First of all this company represents, for me, the great know- how of all the people who work there, and a heritage of great My daughter, Vitalie, and my son, Clovis, are fabulous quality for decades. The company also represents a large part ambassadors for Taittinger all over the world. The ads are of my family story. It represents my entire professional life a way to give supplementary life and soul to this company. because I joined the company 37 years ago, and it represents Vitalie is not unique for Taittinger, though Vitalie is unique in my family heritage which is extremely important to me. Champagne. She embodies not only the image of Taittinger

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Taittinger’s cellars include the Gallo-Roman crayères and the crypts of the old abbey Saint-Nicaise from the 13th century, which was destroyed during the revolution

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Taittinger’s famous cellars where there are always 15 million bottles aging laid out in pyramids. but also the image of Champagne because she is unanimously have thousands of great American friends and fans who visit appreciated by all the people in Champagne. She has youth, Reims and come to France often. The wine world is about charisma, generosity, enthusiasm, and humility so she is a friendship. wonderful asset not only for Taittinger and Champagne, but for the wine industry in general. Do you feel that the festive role champagne plays has evolved over time? Champagne Taittinger, like many French champagne producers, has vineyards in California. Please tell us a bit No, not really. Champagne is not only a wine but a symbol; about your sparkling wines there. of happiness, delicacy, elegance, enthusiasm, love. I think these things are eternal. These things are appreciated by all The Domaine Carneros, between the Napa Valley the Sonoma generations. The code for the drinking champagne is globally Valley, was started in 1988. Since then Eileen Crane, a great the same. Champagne is drunk by both men and women as figure in the wine trade in the United States, has been running it is not too strong and is light and delicate. These aspects of this property. We have been associated with an American family, champagne have not changed. They are timeless. the Cops. They own Kobrand Corporation, our distribution company in the United States, and helped establish the success What is your favorite occasion to drink champagne and what of Taittinger in America. Out of friendship and gratitude to would you be drinking? them, we decided several decades ago that if we could find some good land, we would someday produce an excellent sparkling My favorite occasion is whenever I feel like it. When you go wine for the domestic market in California. One day they to an opera, a glass of champagne during intermission after came to us with this beautiful land, and we decided to build a listening to extraordinary music or with friends with whom winery there which resembles our 18th-century Château de La you would like to share a special moment. Champagne also Marqueterie in Champagne. eliminates stress. After a long day, I am happy to open a bottle of champagne with my wife as we talk together. Drinking The international market is very important for Champagne champagne really depends on your company, your mood, Taittinger. How do you approach the American market and for when you want a bit of sunshine. Champagne is a bit of what do you find stimulating and challenging about it? sunshine in a glass – it is the color of sunshine. The world of champagne is a world of generosity – and it is an America is a great traditional market for champagne where art. The champagne I drink depends on the mood like enjoying we have sold Taittinger champagne for 75 years now. It is one art or music – one day I love to drink our Cuvée Comtes de of the most established champagnes in the United States. We Champagne and another day I might want to drink a rosé.

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STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM A Successful Summer in 2015

Stanley Mathabane gives a visit at the Château de Fontainebleau

French Heritage Society, as an integral part of its mission, with travel and housing. We are extremely grateful to all of our continues to help train tomorrow’s preservationists through its donors who make this program possible, with special thanks to summer Student Exchange Program for American and French the Florence Gould Foundation and the American Society of university students. Internships in historic preservation and the French Legion of Honor for their support. related fields provide exceptional opportunities in the areas of architecture, cultural management, art history, preservation and New internships took place at the Fine Arts Museum in Boston, horticulture. Under the leadership of Program Co-Chairmen, with a French intern from the Institut National du Patrimoine, Diane de Roquette-Buisson and Amy Fienga, this dynamic as well as the Picasso Museum in Paris and the Cooper Hewitt, program had 34 internships on both sides of the Atlantic this past Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City. In their own summer. The internships offer invaluable hands-on immersion words, we feature some highlights from the 2015 internships that can make it a life-changing experience that guides future along with a photographic look at an unforgettable summer on academic and career choices. FHS provides stipends that help both sides of the Atlantic.

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Château de Fontainebleau - Stanley Mathabane Decloux book collection consisting of drawings, prints and an Stanley is a junior from Princeton majoring in cognitive important collection of 413 books on ornament, interior design psychology. Over the summer, he used his knowledge in this field and architecture, chiefly by 18th-century French designers. I to make visitors’ experiences at the Château de Fontainebleau decided to focus on this book collection as the core project for more interactive and accessible. He proved that museums are my internship.” looking for innovative approaches to reach out to the public and broaden their appeal to an international audience. “Working alongside a conservator, I was able to help assess the books prior to cataloguing, giving me the unique “My main task was to observe the visitors that frequent the opportunity to have an overall impression of the collection. I Château de Fontainebleau, and use Cognitive Psychology synthesized and catalogued all the information gained on The practices to provide the château with insights into the Museum System, a frequently used art management system in psychology of their visitors, while also providing possible international museums.” directions for future museum development.” Museum of Fine Arts in Boston - Ariane Theveniaud Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York Ariane is a student at Institut National du Patrimoine in the City - Geoffrey Ripert Conservation Department for Furniture. “The Museum of Geoffrey, from the Ecole du Louvre, spent five months as a Fine Arts in Boston is one of the largest and most varied curatorial intern. “I interned in the Drawings, Prints and collections in the United States. Decorative Arts have an Graphic Design Department, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian important place in the collection containing European and Design Museum. My work focused on a project involving American furniture. This was a unique opportunity for me one of Cooper Hewitt’s most prestigious acquisitions, the as I am not accustomed to seeing a lot of American objects in the Decorative Arts department of French Museums. This allowed me to learn more about American furniture and its conservation.”

“My work was very enriching and I participated in the daily activity of the lab, photographed objects and entered them into the database. I did conservation work, including on a Chippendale armchair and worked on a 19th-century English pedestal for painting and gilding and worked on an 18th- century French armchair.”

Geoffrey Ripert during his internship which, he has just informed us, has led to him being hired by the Frick Collection as an assistant curator Ariane Theveniaud restoring 18th-century French armchair

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1 - Mathilde Charré, Middleton Place (SC) 4 - Christophe de Saint Just, Magnolia Garden (SC) 7- John Odom, Jardin botanique du Château de 2 -Tiphaine Ameil, Preservation society of 5 - Sabrina Miller, Potager du Roi, (Versailles) Vauville (Manche) Newport County (RI) 6 - Pierre-Emile Grollimard, Chicago Botanic 8 - Thérèse Pouzoulet, Laura Plantation (LA) 3 - Elise Ventura, The National World War II Garden (IL) 9 - Bastian Salva, Louisiana State Museum (LA) Museum (LA) 10- Elise Aretz, Old Westbury Garden (NY)

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What they Learned

“From a professional point of view, my internship allowed me to understand better the functioning of an American museum, the expectations of its public, the jobs of the various people working in it, and their perception of the works of art.” Bastien Salva, Louisiana State Museum

“This internship was a turning point in my career and my life; inspiring me to pursue my studies in collection management, continue to travel and perhaps apply for a position abroad in the future.” Elise Ventura, The National World War II Museum 11 “It was during this six-week sojourn that I discovered a new love for historic cartography and architectural drawings and a love for the streets of Paris.” Garrett Swanson, Decorative Arts Department, Louvre

“This internship gave me the chance to immerse myself in the culture of the United States and the Midwest. As a future designer-landscaper, it allowed me to rethink the practice and inspiration regarding the universe of the kitchen garden and possible techniques to achieve it.” Pierre Emile Grollimund, Chicago Botanic Garden

“After having just completed my MA at the Bard Graduate Center, where my research focused on the intersection of 20th- 12 century fashion and dance costume design, interning at the Palais Galliera in Paris could not have been a more perfect match. For two months I interned for Olivier Saillard, director and curator of contemporary fashion and his assistant Alexandre Samson. The diverse projects I worked on wonderfully complemented both my academic training and my previous experience interning at the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.” Linden Hill, Palais Galliera

“This internship was a great opportunity, for so many reasons! First of all, these were probably the most rewarding tours I have ever done. The subject, the history of slavery, is a really sensitive one, but it is also very important to be truthful. It was also an opportunity for people to learn more about Louisiana History, which was 13 considered to be a foreign country at the time of the Louisiana Purchase. Their habits and way of life here were very different from 11 - Caitlin Dichter, Château de Gizeux (Indre et Loire) the rest of the United States, partly because of the very close ties 12 - May Elyssa Driss, Historic New England (MA) with France. Visitors were sometimes very surprised to learn that 13 - Isabelle Galdone, Château d’Acquigny (Eure) French was the official language in Louisiana until the 1920’s!” Thérèse Pouzoulet, Laura Plantation

19 Education Program - List of students

AMERICAN STUDENTS INTERNED IN FRANCE FRENCH STUDENTS INTERNED IN THE US

Bard Graduate Center Princeton University Ecole du Louvre Ecole Nationale • Caitlin DICHTER • Stanley MATHABANE • Tiphaine AMEIL Superieure du Paysage Château de Gizeux (Indre-et- Château de Fontainebleau The Preservation Society of • Elise ARETZ Loire) (Seine-et-Marne), Château de Newport County (RI) Old Westbury Garden (NY) Montréal (Ardèche) • Linden HILL • Mélanie DEZIER • Mathilde CHARRÉ Musée de la mode de la Ville de Historic New Orleans Middleton Place (SC) Paris - Palais Galliera (Paris) Smith College • Isabella GALDONE Collection (LA) • Christophe DE ST JUST • Garrett SWANSON Château d’Acquigny (Eure) Magnolia Garden (SC) Musée du Louvre (Paris) • May Elyssa DRISS Historic New England (MA) • David EUVRARD Magnolia Plantation Cornell University • Coline MANESSE St Anthony’s Garden New and Gardens Orleans (LA) • Katherine GOODRICH Lyndhurst (NY) • John ODOM Potager du Roi (Versailles) • Pierre Emile GROLLIMUND Château de Brécy (Calvados), • Coralie MOUTON Chicago Botanic Garden (IL) • Sabrina MILLER Jardin botanique du château University of Texas, Dallas Potager du Roi (Versailles) de Vauville (Manche), Museum (TX) • Alexis GUYENNOT Magnolia Garden (SC) Château de la Bourdaisière • Thérèse POUZOULET Middlebury College (Indre-et-Loire) • Flora RICH • Faye O’LEARY Laura Plantation (LA) Lyndhurst (NY) Château d’Acquigny (Eure) University of Chicago • Geoffrey RIPERT • Aaron Christian VARNER • Max KOSS Cooper Hewitt Smithonian Institut d’Etudes Château de Chantilly (Oise) Musée d’Art Moderne de la Design Museum (NY) Politiques de Paris Ville de Paris (Paris) New York University • Bastien SALVA • Maylis GABALDA Louisiana State Museum (LA) • Sarah BIGLER University of Georgia French Heritage Society – Musée franco-américain • Mary LEWIS • Elise VENTURA New York Office (NY) de Blérancourt (Aisne) Château d’Acquigny (Eure), World War II Museum (LA) • Jillian BRENNER Château de Brécy (Calvados) Institut National Musée Carnavalet (Paris) du Patrimoine • Benjamin LANG Yale University • Ariane THÉVENIAUD • Sara JONES Musée Picasso (Paris) Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Château de Montréal (MA) (Ardèche)

Old Westbury Gardens, New York State

20 21 Interview with Guillaume Féau

FÉAU: MUSEUM QUALITY WORK That Continues to Surprise and Enchant

century, it was really the golden age of the big interior design projects of Europe - between 1870 and the beginning of the First World War. We had some major clients like Ephrussi de Rosthchild at St. Jean Cap Ferrat and Boni de Castellane and Mrs. Gould for the Palais Rose. We were also involved with the work for Mr. Frick, the American collector. Later we worked for the Wrightsmans of the Metropolitan and have sold some pieces to the Getty. So we have always had a very strong relationship with the US market and have always worked a lot in America.

Two hallmarks of Féau Boiserie are its extensive archives and exquisite craftsmanship. How do these come into play in your work today?

The workshop consists of over 100 artisans. About 60 are dedicated to woodwork. Many of them are the Companions du Devoir, who did the Tour of France. Many of our artisans have worked for major woodwork companies, and on major restoration projects like Versailles or the Louvre. We have about 20 artisans who do the plaster and resin work, and Guillaume Féau another 30 for the painting, gilding and the patina work. Féau Boiserie produces some of the finest paneling and woodwork in the world and has collaborated with French Féau Boiserie is closely identified with the 18th-century French style. How did that come about and is it still one of Heritage Society on a number of occasions. Karen Archer your major focuses? recently spoke with Guillaume Féau about their work.

Yes, we are definitely very specialized in French decorative arts As CEO of Féau Boiserie, please tell us about the company’s and French style and design, but we have links with 18th-century origins. Italian and early 19th-century English design as well. We have in our collection some important pieces from the Italians for The company was started about 1875. We have been located at 18th-century fireplaces or wood paneling and late 18th-century 9 rue Laugier since 1886. We specialize in antique wood English pieces as well. We have a beautiful fireplace by Thomas paneling and fireplaces, and reproductions of wood paneling Hope, for example. But we mostly specialize in the French for the most important interior designers and architects from style—mostly 18th century. We also specialize in the late 17th around the world. When we started at the end of the 19th century, 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century.

22 Interview with Guillaume Féau

Féau&Cie - Showroom

23 Interview with Guillaume Féau

Your company is present at the most prestigious events in Warhol, and a nice Louis XVI commode with some African art the decorative arts world - Maastricht, Palm Beach, Moscow and some contemporary pieces of furniture. This is something and, of course, the Paris Biennale des Antiquaires. Tell us we do a lot of as many of our clients are collectors of modern more about your international activities, especially in the US? art - Picasso, Warhol and Basquiat.

We have a very strong international presence as more than 90 Tell us about a project that you have particularly enjoyed percent of what we do is throughout the world and outside of working on? France. We have a few French clients for some major buildings like the Hôtel Lambert in Paris or Hôtel de Kinsky, but most The most beautiful project I think we have ever done is the of our work is for major clients in America, Moscow, London, Villa Fiorentina in St Jean Cap Ferrat in the Cote d’Azur, or in other cities. Right now we have about five work sites where we completely redid this amazing house in 2000 for in New York and a major project in San Francisco. In New a German billionaire with an unlimited budget. We did a York we build about 25 rooms every year in some of the most fantastic 19th-century villa, even more beautiful than Ephrussi prestigious buildings on Fifth Avenue, Central Park South and de Rothschild’s. Alberto Pinto told me that for him this house Park Avenue. Currently we are working on a beautiful two- is the most beautiful house in the world. floor apartment in the 740 Park Avenue building, one of the Other projects that stand out include the Cabinet Minéralogique most important buildings in the city. These are mostly private at the Château de Bercy or the Grand Salon de Bellevue. There apartments. was a fantastic room by Lancret on the Place Vendôme. I also loved working with Robert Couturier in making a very classic How do you approach the world of contemporary design, 18th-century French setting with a link to the modern style in including for the American market? New York and doing a modern project with Michael Smith. We are currently doing the Royal Suite in the Crillon Hotel We have many ties to the world of modern decorative arts with Karl Lagerfeld, whose work is very modern now. But because we work for important modern designers. We like he has great knowledge of the world of the 18th century, so to keep the French touch, and it is not because you have an we picked up some fantastic models from the Pompadour 18th-century room with Louis XVI paneling that you cannot collection that we are going to reproduce for the five-room put something modern inside. There is nothing more beautiful suite which is to be the most exclusive suite in Paris with a than exquisite rooms painted in white with a beautiful Andy view of the Place de la Concorde.

Féau&Cie - Panels Café de Foix

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Steinitz Gallery : 77 rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honore, 75008 Paris Steinitz Decoration : by appointment, 6 rue royale, 75008 Paris 27027 Art de Vivre

AIR FRANCE’S FINE WINES Interview with Paolo Basso, best sommelier in the world 2013, and Bettane & Desseauve

Interview with Paolo How do you select wines that represent the best of French Basso, best sommelier wine traditions on board? Do you seek out wines from in the world 2013, and certain regions, or try to show a diverse range? Bettane & Desseauve, Bettane and Desseauve: For authors of the “Grand wine lovers France offers a huge Guide of French wines,” diversity of styles and tastes, so wine experts, since last it is easy to pick the best in every year, for Air France. vineyard and in every kind of Paolo Basso wine. But we follow two main QUESTIONS FOR THE SOMMELIERS rules for composing our wine lists in Business Class and La Bettane & Desseauve What inspired your selections for Air France’s on board Première. The first axis is complementarity: consumers on board wine lists? must choose between two clearly different red wines, for example an excellent Grand Cru from Bordeaux and a fine pinot noir from Paolo Basso: Our mission is to meet the expectations of an Burgundy, the same is true for white wines as well. The second international clientele, consisting of cosmopolitan, demanding point is combing notoriety and discovery: you have to find on customers, who wish to receive selections in line with the our wine list some famous brands of Champagne, Bordeaux reputation that France has created in the world of gastronomy, or well-known French “appellations,” e.g. Châteauneuf du offering a service on board at the top level, highlighting the Pape, Meursault or Saint-Estèphe. But we must suggest as well values of the art of living and traveling in French style. Our discoveries, as for example a tasty and ripe syrah from Languedoc. mission is actually to follow the company motto: France is in What does it mean to you to work with Air France for their the air. That means to select and introduce the best of French on board wine lists? wine production. Paolo Basso and Bettane & Desseauve together: It is a great What do you take into consideration when choosing wines honor because Air France is the airline of the most renewed for passengers to enjoy at high altitudes? wine country in the world. Labels like great Bordeaux, legendary Burgundy or exceptional Champagnes are wines Paolo Basso: Tasting conditions in flight are different from with which every sommelier would like to work. Thanks to on the ground: air conditioning, pressurization, dry air, are this, the selection in some ways is pretty easy. elements that affect our taste perceptions and that I have It is also a big responsibility because wines on Air France have to consider carefully. I will choose wines that will be able a great history that evolved over the years, in parallel with the to withstand these conditions and to give the best tasting reputation that French agricultural products reached in the experience. Therefore, I will choose wines with soft tannins, field of gastronomy, achieving a place of honor on the best nice acidity, and a round, supple, well-balanced structure. tables of the world.

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LE SENS DE L’EXCEPTION EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTIES AND EXPERT SERVICES SINCE 1936

+ 33 (0)1 47 05 51 37 www.groupe-mercure.com Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Dijon, Poitiers, Aix-en-Provence, Cannes, Nord, Côte d’Opale, Picardie, Champagne, Normandie, Île-de-France, Bretagne, Sologne, Touraine, Pays de la Loire, Vendée, Charente, Limousin, Auvergne, Franche-Comté, Périgord, Languedoc Roussillon

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THE LOIRE VALLEY An Enchanting Trip

From October 12th-16th, a group of 24 at Villandry. We are especially grateful to members of French Heritage Society’s Ann Van Ness and her husband Bill who Ambassador’s Circle and Chairman’s greeted us with French horn players in full Circle travelled through the “Valley of hunting regalia for an exquisite lunch at Kings,” the Loire Valley in central France. their château. At Le Clos Lucé we enjoyed The group enjoyed the douceur de vivre a rare private dinner. Timothy Corrigan typical of the region, under a fall sun and gave us a fabulous tour of his magnificent vibrant fall foliage. 18-century château and gardens at le Grand Lucé. At the domain of Chambord We thank all our wonderful hosts for their we spent an unforgettable time both in the warm hospitality in allowing us to discover forest and for a private dinner fit for a king. emblematic châteaux of the region such As always, we are grateful to our faithful as Montreuil-Bellay, L’Islette, Gizeux travellers as well as our new friends who and the remarkable Renaissance gardens joined us! The enchanting gardens of Villandry

Timothy Corrigan welcomes the group at the Château du Grand Lucé

Ann and Bill Van Ness host the group with a magical display of hunting pageantry On the rooftop terrace at the Château de Chambord

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ALSACE Napa and Sonoma Valleys and San Francisco Chairman’s Circle Trip

Monday, April 4th – Thursday, April 7th, 2016 Monday, October 10th – Friday, October 14th, 2016 Join us for an exceptional trip to the Napa and Sonoma Valleys Join us to experience the charm of Alsace, the beauty of its where we will visit some of its top wineries including ones not landscapes, cities and châteaux and the refinement of its usually open to the public. This is one of the premier wine gastronomy and wine production. regions in the world. The combination of a Mediterranean climate, the geography and geology of the region produce top quality wine grapes. Also visit one of the most unique cities in the world, San Francisco.

Village of Alsace and the vineyards

Napa Valley winary

Château du Haut Koenigsbourg

Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco City of Colmar

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L’HERMIONE In America

Twenty years ago, a small group dreamed of reconstructing Philadelphia, New York, Greenport, Newport, Boston, an exact replica of General Lafayette’s 18th-century ship, Castine, and Nova Scotia before returning to France. L’Hermione. Today, the majestic vessel is the largest and most FHS awarded this exceptional project, which reinforces authentically built Tall Ship in the last 150 years. L’Hermione Franco-American Friendship, a Grant of $15,000 from all of Voyage across the Atlantic over the spring and summer of its Chapters. 2015 took it to Yorktown, VA, close to Washington, D.C. at Many Chapters were able to participate in the festivities as the Mount Vernon and Alexanderia, then Annapolis, Baltimore, ship docked in their cities.

1 -The majestic tall ship retraces Lafayette’s historic voyage to America in 1780 2 - The French company Asselin built the wooden framework and most of L’Hermione using technics and tools from the 18th-century 3- Elizabeth Stribling and Denis de Kergorlay admire L’Hermione in New York City 4 - L’Hermione in New York: French Ambassador to the US Gérard Araud, with Ségolène Royal, Elizabeth Stribling and Hermione Denis de Kergorlay

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DÎNER DES MÉCÈNES / PARIS GALA

The annual Dîner des Mécènes/Paris Buisson and Dominique Sahut, the Gala was held on May 28th, 2015 at evening brought together 180 French the magnificently restored Salon Opéra and American guests to honor the of the Hôtel Intercontinental Paris le celebrated interior decorator while Grand with Guest of Honor Jacques helping to support French Heritage Garcia. Under the leadership of our Society’s mission. Gala Co-Chairmen, Diane de Roquette- Gala Co-Chairman Diminique Sahut & Diane de Roquette-Buisson with Jacques Garcia

Elizabeth Stribling, Chairman of FHS, Jacques Garcia, Monsieur Hubert Guerrand-Hermès, Princesse de La Tour d’Auvergne Madame Andrée Audi & Monsieur Denis de Kergorlay, President of FHS & Monsieur Jacques Garcia

Laure Colombo, Patrick de Carolis, Armelle Beunardeau & Philippe Lalliot Monsieur Guillaume de Lestrange Monsieur & Madame François Ritter de Zahony 35 www.pierrefrey.com

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BOSTON CHAPTER

On September 24th, celebrated interior designer Brian McCarthy gave a lecture on his book, “Luminous Interiors” at the Somerset Club followed by dinner.

Sept 24 2015 Brian McCarthy Lecture DALLAS CHAPTER

On July 11th, the Dallas Chapter enjoyed a Cocktail Party at the Boston Athenaeum, followed by Black Tie Dinner aboard L’Hermione while it was in Boston Harbor. It was a wonderful opportunity for the Boston and Dallas Chapters to get together.

Mary Edmiston Potter, Bob Potter & Nancy Shutt Mary Edmiston Potter, Nancy Shutt & François Bardonnet LOUISIANA CHAPTER

On August 6th, Michael Harold and Quinn Peeper, with the Louisiana Chapter, hosted a reception for four French interns in New Orleans with FHS’ Student Exchange Program. The interns enjoyed their summer and learned to appreciate the spicy flavors of gumbo and crawfish étouffée.

Michael Harold, Reese Pinney, & David Euvrard Bitsy Mouton, Diane Labouisse, Grover Mouton Elise Ventura, David Euvrard, Cade Peeper, & Bonnie Boyd Therese Pouzoulet & Alexandra Erwin 37 38 Past Chapter Events

NEW YORK CHAPTER

The New York Chapter hosted a lecture at the New York Junior League on September 17th, with lecturer David Garrard Lowe titled ‘Toulouse-Lautrec: Château du Bosc au Moulin-Rouge’.

CeCe Black, Michel Longchampt, Jason Selch & Odile de Schiétère-Longchampt

David Garrard Lowe & Odile de Schiétère-Longchampt Sanjeev Das, CeCe Black & Natasha Das

On October 7th, the chapter hosted a conference, at the French Consulate of New York, about Design and French Heritage with Robert Couturier, Guillaume Féau, and Pierre Frey, moderated by Wendy Goodman, design editor at New York Magazine.

Robert Couturier, Guilllaume Féau, Pierre Frey & Wendy Goodman Dorothee Charles & Pierre Frey

Sandra Jones, Myra Weiser, Jay R. Paul & CeCe Black Guillaume Féau & Guy N. Robinson

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER

On August 16th the Northern California Chapter enjoyed a summer afternoon in the gardens of Carol Nelson. Zahid Sardar, author of In & Out of Paris, Gardens of Secret Delights, gave a visual tour of secret courtyard gardens.

Cevan Forrest, Dori Bonn, Tom Aden, Donna Bachle, Carol Nelson, Author Zahid Sardar & Birgit Datin Patricia Dale Roberts & John Zowine

Luis and Mori Galvez, Tricia Kate Roberts, Anna Roberts & Kara Jason Author Zahid Sardar & Susan Paulson

On October 23rd, two members of the Saint Bris family were honored at a champagne reception hosted by French Consul General Pauline Carmona. Author, historian and journalist Gonzague Saint Bris and his sister, Marie Saint Bris-Bouyer, internationally recognized ceramist, were in San Francisco to present videos taking us on a romantic journey through the Loire Valley. FHS members visiting Amboise were received by the Saint Bris family at Château Clos du Lucé, the last home of Leonardo da Vinci.

Château du Clos Luce

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PARIS CHAPTER

Paris Chapter visit of the worksite of Paris Opéra last spring. For its fall outing to Château de Bizy and Château La-Croix-Saint- Leufroy, the Paris Chaper group was warmly and graciously received by Baudouin and Catherine Monnoyeur for lunch at the Château La-Croix-Saint-Leufroy. During the visit they admired the remarkable restoration of the château.

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Visit of the worksite of the Paris Opéra Garnier roof 2 - On the rooftop of the Opera! 5 - Paris Chapter members in front of the château 1 - Dominique Biarnès with Pascal Prunet, 3 - Carol Coe, Ann Chiu, Dominique Biarnès with the owners Chief Architect for Historic Monuments in the park at the Château de Bizy 6 - Baudouin Monnoyeur explains the history in charge of the Opéra Garnier restoration 4 - Château La-Croix Saint-Leuphroy of the château in the salon PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER

On July 9th, the Philadelphia Chapter hosted a wonderful Bastille Day celebration at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia.

Bastille Day - Committee Member Naomi Breman, Chair Julia Ward, Marjorie Carpenter & Polly Myer

Yves Quintin, David Grey & Tom Williams Committee Members Georgia Shafia, Patti Scullin, Honorary Consul Michael Scullin & Chair Julia Ward, 41 Committee members Rosanne Loesch & Anne Jensen - A rtiS tiC D oor AND b A th hA r D w A re - New York Chicago Los Angeles 23 Jane Street, New York, NY +1 212 243 5270 Dallas Atlanta San Francisco pegueri42 N . C om

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This year, once again, the The Salon provides professionals in art and architectural annual Salon International restoration, protection associations, schools and other du Patrimoine Culturel in institutions with an opportunity to showcase their work and Paris, held from November commitment to historical and cultural preservation. This 5-8th, was a great success. year’s theme, cultural heritage and modernity, fits well with French Heritage Society French Heritage Society’s mission to preserve French culture had a highly visible presence and heritage. at the Salon to showcase Some key figures demonstrate the Salon’s appeal and success in its restoration projects and 2015: 347 exhibitors, nearly 24,000 visitors and over 40 trades educational programs. represented including more and more traditional craftsmen.

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