Restoration of French Chateau 2
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72 Terms
l’Agrandissement (m)
Architecture; Enlargement; The 18th-century expansion of the 17th-century core.
l’Allégorie (f)
Art; Allegory; Using figures like Justice and Peace to show loyalty to the King.
l’Aménagement (m)
Architecture; Layout/Development; Interior and exterior changes that left a permanent mark.
l’Ange (m) / l’Angelot (m)
Art; Angel / Cherub; Small figures sculpted in plaster to symbolize the arts.
l’Antiquité (f)
History; Antiquity; The 1745 discovery of Pompeii influenced the Greek style.
l’Apothicaire (m)
Profession; Apothecary/Pharmacist; Related to the 'pharmacie' and medicine production.
l’Appartement (m)
Architecture; Apartment/Suite; Private living quarters separate from public salons.
l’Aristocratie (f)
Social Class; Aristocracy; The Provençal nobility who had the right to work as doctors.
les Armoiries (f.pl)
Heraldry; Coat of Arms; The family symbols often displayed in 'gipseries'.
le Baron (m)
Title; Baron; The title acquired by the D’Agot family: Baron of Vitrolles.
le Bas-relief (m)
Art; Low relief; Plaster carving with shallow depth.
le Bassin (m)
Landscape; Pond/Basin; The large 'chantourné' (curved) basin at the end of the garden.
le Boudoir (m)
Architecture; Boudoir; A small, private room for withdrawal, reading, or reflection.
la Bougie (f)
Utility; Candle; The lighting used by servants in the dark corridors.
le Cabinet de la robe (m)
Architecture; Dressing room; A specialized 18th-century room filled with cupboards for clothing.
le Chapiteau (m)
Architecture; Capital; The top part of the Corinthian columns in the chapel.
la Charité (f)
Value; Charity; A value of the D’Agot family depicted in the salon.
la Cheminée (f)
Architecture; Fireplace; 18th-century Provençal fireplaces made of local marble.
la Chute (f)
Art; Drop/Floral swag; A vertical decorative arrangement of sculpted objects.
la Citerne (f)
Engineering; Cistern; Water storage in the cellars that fed the 'rafraîchissoir'.
les Communs (m.pl)
Architecture; Outbuildings; The rural and industrial buildings behind the main castle.
le Couloir (m)
Architecture; Corridor; Specifically the 'service' hallways for the domestic staff.
la Déclivité (f)
Landscape; Slope/Incline; The natural drop in terrain that defined the garden's axis.
le Dessus de porte (m)
Art; Over-door; Painted or sculpted panels located above doorways.
le Domestique (m)
Profession; Servant/Domestic; Those who moved through 'circulations spécifiques'.
l’Eau courante (f)
Utility; Running water; A rare luxury provided by the castle's internal cistern.
les Échampis (m.pl)
Art; Color-highlighting; Painting moldings in contrasting colors like almond green.
l’Effondrement (m)
Restoration; Collapse; The threat to the ruins before the 2019 rescue.
l’Embrasure (f)
Architecture; Embrasure; The recessed space for a door within a thick wall.
l’Enduit (m)
Material; Coating/Plaster; The lime-based finish on the walls, often 'beige rosé'.
l’Enfilade (f)
Architecture; Row of rooms; The alignment of doors to create light and perspective.
l’Escalier de service (m)
Architecture; Service stairs; Hidden, narrow stairs used only by servants.
la Fabrique (f)
Industry; Factory/Manufactory; The site where the family's medicine was mass-produced.
la Façade (f)
Architecture; Facade; The exterior face of the building, notably the Louis XIV side.
le Fer forgé (m)
Material; Wrought iron; The material of the grand 18th-century staircase railing.
le Florilège (m)
Collection; Anthology/Collection; A collection of 18th-century writings about the castle.
la Fontaine (f)
Utility; Fountain; Key water features fed by the 'minao' tunnels.
les Génoises (f.pl)
Architecture; Tiled eaves; Rows of under-roof tiles typical of Provençal houses.
le Gipier (m)
Profession; Plaster sculptor; The artisan who carves 'gipseries' directly onto the wall.
la Gipserie (f)
Art; Plasterwork; The high-relief hand-sculpted plaster typical of Provence.
le Goupillon (m)
Religion; Aspergillum; A liturgical object sculpted in the chapel's 'chutes'.
le Haut-relief (m)
Art; High relief; Sculptures that stand out prominently from the wall.
l’Intimité (f)
Value; Privacy/Intimacy; The 18th-century desire to withdraw into 'petits appartements'.
l’Inventaire (m)
History; Inventory; Records from 1794 used to restore the castle's history.
le Jardin à l’italienne (m)
Landscape; Italian garden; A terraced garden emphasizing architecture and water.
la Lustrerie (f)
Artisanry; Chandelier making; The specialized craft of creating 18th-century light fixtures.
le Manuscrit (m)
Document; Manuscript; Piles of books depicted in the library gipseries.
le Marbre (m)
Material; Marble; Various types used: Tholonet, Portor, and Sainte-Victoire.
la Marquetterie (f)
Art; Marquetry; Inlay work using different colors of marble or wood.
le Minao (m)
Engineering; Water gallery; Underground stone tunnels for water collection.
le Moulage (m)
Art; Molding; A mechanical process, contrasted with hand-sculpting.
le Nœud (m)
Art; Knot/Bow; A decorative ribbon shape sculpted at the top of 'chutes'.
l’Ostensoir (m)
Religion; Monstrance; A religious vessel depicted in the chapel gipseries.
la Partition (f)
Music; Sheet music; Notes sculpted in plaster that can still be played today.
le Patrimoine (m)
History; Heritage; The collective historical value of the monument.
la Perspective (f)
Architecture; Perspective; The visual alignment created by gardens and 'enfilades'.
le Pilastre (m)
Architecture; Pilaster; A rectangular column attached to a wall.
le Plâtre (m)
Material; Plaster; The primary material for interior Provençal decoration.
le Poêle (m)
Utility; Stove; A heating device, rare in Provence but found in this castle.
le Portail (m)
Architecture; Gate/Portal; The grand 18th-century entrance at the end of the 'allée'.
le Rafraîchissoir (m)
Furniture; Cooler/Fountain; A marble wall feature for running water in the dining room.
la Rampe (f)
Architecture; Railing; The 'fer forgé' handrail of the grand staircase.
le Rapporteur (m)
Tool; Protractor; A symbol of the landscape architect’s calculations.
la Rosace (f)
Art; Rosette; Circular ornaments on ceilings featuring initials or motifs.
le Salon (m)
Architecture; Drawing room; Public rooms for reception, varying in 'exubérance'.
le Staff (m)
Material; Staff/Cast plaster; Pre-molded plaster pieces, contrasted with gipserie.
le Stuc (m)
Material; Stucco; A fine plaster used for coating and decoration.
la Toile peinte (f)
Art; Painted canvas; Canvas used for 'dessus de porte' and wall coverings.
le Trumeau (m)
Architecture; Trumeau; The space or panel above a door or fireplace.
le Valet de pied (m)
Profession; Footman; A servant who provided immediate personal service.
le Verger (m)
Landscape; Orchard; The fruit gardens irrigated by the 'minao' system.
la Voûte (f)
Architecture; Vault; The arched ceiling structure of the oldest rooms.
