This comprehensive monograph provides an exclusive look inside the magnificent ch teau Vaux-le-Vicomte that inspired the envy of Louis XIV and today continues to enchant visitors from around the world. Ch teau Vaux-le-Vicomte's rich history began in 1641 when French minister Nicolas Fouquet hired the most talented artisans--architect Louis Le Vau, painter Charles le Brun, and garden designer Andr Le Notre--to create an extravagant palace...