The architecture of the Renaissance in France; a history of the evolution of the arts of building, decoration and garden design under classical influence from 1495 to 1830 (1911)
grouped. The planning is skilful andeffective, but the elevations are treated with a baldness for which lackof funds is partly responsible, and have little charm. Amongst pro-vincial public buildings of this period the Hotels de Ville of Chaumontand Chalons-sur-Marne and a wing of the Palais des… … 426. Paris: Palais de Justice : Cour du Mai (rebuilt 1776). to design another important building in Paris, the Ecole MiUtaire(begun 1752). About 1769 Brongniart was appointed to continue thework, which was not completed till 1787. It is a vast institution, com-prising, like the Invalides, a number…
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