A history of architecture in all countries, from the earliest times to the present day (1902)
Fergusson, James, 1808-1886, Spiers, Richard Phené, 1838-1916, Kerr, Robert, 1823-1904 · London, J. Murray · leaf 203
he balconies, the parts generally seem designed solely forornament without any constructive or utilitarian motive. One of the most extensive as well as one of the best specimensof French domestic architecture is the house of Jacques Cceur, atBourges, now used as the town-hall. It was built by the… … 672. House at Yricix. (From Gailbabaud.) a private residence situated in a town, and therefore without anyattempt at fortification, is the best that France now possesses. The chateau of Meilhan (Cher) is nearly a repetition of the samedesign, but at least a hundred years more modern. Rouen…
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