20 janvier 2009
* But after the revolution that happened there at the castle Bouquéron ?
After many mail (Thank you for your interest ;-)) here is a small quick update after intelligence with Aurélie ...
After the revolution in 1792, the area was declared a national asset and sold to Armand Rey, physician and mayor of Corenc which will open Bouquéron baths -"Les Bains de Bouquéron", in French- because the water that feeds the castle still has the same properties as that of Evian -the famous french mineral water drunk by the biggest Hollywood celebrities-.
Opened on 1st May 1853 it closed in 1905 due to strong competition of the time.
In 1908 Master Giraud of Paris bought the castle whose descendants are still the current owners (in 2006).
So...
13 janvier 2009
* Family history, history of castle ...
The Castle of Bouquéron
To begin with, impossible to talk about family Chaillol (ex. Chaillol de Bouquéron) without mentioning Bouquéron Castle located in the town of Corenc in Isère (France). Originally belonging to the family of Chaillol Bouquéron he was abandoned at the dawn of the Revolution in 1791, when the family was exiled to the other side of the Alps in Italy where she left his name to the particle for become simply "Chaillol".
The links with this family was demonstrated at a scientific conference in 1857 led by the mayor of the town, Mr. Pilot, which was discovered in an room of ancient castle : two escutcheons of the family and Coct and family Chaillol (scientific congress de France in September 1857). "Much later we also found, at random from a renovation in the foyer with a fireplace in an old building that belonged to this Chaillol; the famous shield ..."
Recorded "monuments historique" in 1988 for the facade, roof, dining room, small and large living room, the castle is built on a rocky outcrop overlooking the plains of Grenoble, a former defensive fortress, built in the early twelfth century. Visible from the road but closed to visitors.
Even today the origin of the castle is poorly known, some attribute to Rolland nephew of Charlemagne. It really in 1100 there are the first mentioned in the cartulary of Saint-Hugues ("cartulaire de Saint-Hugues", in french).
In 1221 while the owner was the lord of Châteauneuf Berlion de Alben, the archives of the Isere retain a title recalling a donation to a monk of the Grande Chartreuse (Elexis producer of the same name famous around the world). His heirs retained until 1340, then Aymard, the 1st Bouquéron, son of Berlion constructed the square tower the entrance to the fortress.
It was his brother Peter's Bouquéron who succeeded him before being besieged by Beatrix de Savoie lady Montfleury et de Montbonnot (future wife) who extended his suzerainty over the property. At that time the land Bouquéron stretch of the stream Buissière to the east of the old path of Chartreuse, in the west, and the path of Salette. Berlion Bouquéron son of Pierre de Bouquéron even extend to 500 hectares. Having the power of "low and middle justice" on their land, the lord of Bouquéron did not hesitate to imprison in the Tower which is adjacent to the castle, practicing flogging and hanging when he had decided.
Berlion of Bouquéron died in 1335 and is one of his son which "exchange" the castle of the family against those of Entraigues in 1340. Castle Bouquéron became owned by a cousin Montfleury. . After the death of the latter is one of his sons-in-law François Béranger de Sassenage who inherits.
Shortly after a rebellion of the monks of the chapter of Our Lady (chapitre de notre Dame, in french) deprives them, but, the Delphinal council before being, Francis was confirmed in their rights and regain their land. When he died in 1399 the castle goes to Jean Legendre, and after François III de Sassenage who sold in 1465 to Claude Coct whose descendants stay until the French Revolution of 1789.
In 1570 Beatrix Jean-Robert and after Gaspard her son were owners. The castle is inherited of Claude Chaillol's wife. He directed new works at Taste of day with new wood, magnificent fireplaces and gold decoration. Generations will succeed until Laurent de la Caste, president of the parliament and Comte, that concludes the list of Lord of Bouquéron before emigrating in 1791 to Italy to escape the growing anger of the French people...
Bouquéron has seen in its walls men fighting, death or cure. They are passed as the time ... Still full of old memories, it overlooks, unchanging, the valley on the cliff.
D.R. "History and Castle in France" (R), 8 Août 2008
05 janvier 2009
* We seek your videos and more on Aurélie !
New technologies in recent years enabled the artists to have more pictures to show you, which unfortunately was not the case a few years ago because the production prohibited video and photograph during the shows ...
So if you have video or photos Aurélie same "paparad" feel free to send them to us!
Because the former articles of the official website of Aurélie (prior to 11/28/08) should be gradually, republished here so all your contributions will be welcome for show you ...
Thank you all ;-)
02 janvier 2009
* Sweet Louisiana... A gentle of life beloved by artists
To start Happy New Year to all:)
We take this opportunity to join our wishes for happiness to Brian Spears and his wife who celebrated their marriage in Muriel's bistrot (my little finger told me ...) last December 31 in our Big Easy (We recall that her sister has chosen her tour starts here in the Superdome). Because if there is a great place to live on earth, it must surely find it here, in louisiana. A place where we can both to party all night a bloody mary in hand, or, enjoy a tasty Muffuletta with a hint of Tabasco in the test in its coiled heavy heat...
However, you can cross the world-known celebrities who have elected domicile like Britney Spears with "Serenity" near Kentwood or Mr. and Mrs. Jolie-Pitt with their house of the French Quarter of New Orleans.
But watch a golden rule! Here come the only person inconvenienced, because Louisiana rhymes with "Laissez les bon temps roulés" (Let the good time roll). So...
Britney Spears's House "Serenity" at Kentwood, LA :
Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie's Gouvernor House to New Orleans, LA :
