University of Notre Dame
Universtiy of Notre Dame

Marble: Museums, Archives, Rare Books and Libraries Exploration

Home Browse Featured My Portfolios About
  1. Home ›
  2. Architectural Lantern Slides›
  3. Architectural Lantern Slides of France›
  4. Château de Blois ›

Château de Blois: Detail, mantel and fireplace in the Gothic Great Hall

Date

Circa 1910

Creator

G. Massiot & cie
Part of: Architectural Lantern Slides of France
Architecture Library, Hesburgh Libraries

The "Salle des Etats Généraux", built in the beginning of the 13th century, is one of the oldest seignoral rooms preserved in France, and is also the largest remaining civilian Gothic room.

In its present form it consists mainly of buildings undertaken in the 16th century by Louis XII and Francis I and in the 17th century by Gaston d'Orléans (1608-1660), brother of Louis XIII. The twin-aisled, arcaded Great Hall (or Salle des Etats-Généraux) built by Theobald VI (reigned 1205-1218) survives from the Gothic phase. The most impressive part of the château is the north-west wing (1515-1524), built against the medieval ramparts for Francis I. François Mansart was employed to rebuild the south-west wing (1635-1639).

Images

This is called Château de Blois: Detail, mantel and fireplace in the Gothic Great Hall within the category of photographs.Open in external viewer application

Metadata

Creator
G. Massiot & cie
Date
Circa 1910
Publisher
Architecture Library, Hesburgh Libraries
Material Type
photographs
Conditions Governing Access
To view the physical lantern slide, please contact the Architecture Library to arrange an appointment

Metadata

Campus Location
Architecture Library, Hesburgh Libraries
Link to Finding Aid
https://curate.nd.edu/show/5t34sj15t1c
This digital collection may not include all items or all of the information available about the source collection. See the finding aid for more information.

Metadata

Contact Us

Our collection information is a work in progress and may be updated as new research findings emerge. If you have spotted an error, please contact Architecture Library, Hesburgh Libraries at asklib@nd.edu.


Also from Architectural Lantern Slides of France

Josselin Castle: Distant view, across the River Oust

Josselin Castle: Distant view, across the River Oust

Oratory of Saint Guirec, Ploumanac'h: Overall view

Oratory of Saint Guirec, Ploumanac'h: Overall view

Château de Vincennes: Exterior detail, entrance to the donjon

Château de Vincennes: Exterior detail, entrance to the donjon

Church of Saint Clotilde, Paris: Interior, nave looking towards apse and altar

Church of Saint Clotilde, Paris: Interior, nave looking towards apse and altar

Church of Saint Paul, Lyons: Elevated view of roofs, buttresses and spire, and in the rear, the tower-lantern

Church of Saint Paul, Lyons: Elevated view of roofs, buttresses and spire, and in the rear, the tower-lantern

Château de Fontainebleau: Interior view, looking into the Salon du Donjon

Château de Fontainebleau: Interior view, looking into the Salon du Donjon

Related Items

No results found for .
Raclin Murphy Art Museum
100 Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA
Phone (574) 631–5466
RMMACollections@nd.edu
Hesburgh Library
284 Hesburgh Library
Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA
Phone (574) 631-6258
asklib@nd.edu
© 2025 University of Notre Dame
Marble: Museums, Archives, Rare Books and Libraries Exploration
AboutPortfoliosHelpAccessibilitySite Map