The estate given by the nation to Marlborough for the new palace was the manor of Woodstock, sometimes called the Palace of Woodstock, which had been a royal demesne, in reality little more than a deer park. Legend has obscured the manor's .... In bas relief at the base of the tomb, the Duchess ordered to be depicted the surrender of Marshal Tallard. Thus finally the theme throughout the palace of honouring the Duke reached its apotheosis with completion of his tomb. ...
Enrollment includes a private tour of the Chateau, built in 1542 for Antoine III of Clermont-Tallard. 18 Place Clermont-Tonnerre, 89160 Ancy-le-Franc. 03-86-75-14-63. www.chateau-ancy.com. 010509_l%27esperance.jpg ...
Eight private gardens in the estate section of New Rochelle (off North Avenue, just south of the Wykagyl Country Club) will be open for the self-guided tour. Many of the homes are within walking distance of each other. ...
