Library of the Emperor, Castle of Compiègne, France

Emperor Library, Castle of Compiegne, Oise, France. The walnut and gilded wood bookcases and walls were made by Jacob-Desmalter in 1808. A secret door, hidden behind false books, lead to the Empress's apartment. The castle was built in the 18th century in neoclassical style as the Royal residence for the French King Louis XV. It was destroyed during the French Revolution and later restored at the begining of 19th century by Napoléon in First French Emperor style with Louis-Martin Berthault as main architect. Picture by Manuel Cohen

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18th century 19th century apartments architectural architecture books building castle Castle of Compiegne chairs color colour Compiegne cultural culture day Emperor Europe European First French First French Emperor style First French Empire France French furniture general view Greater French Empire heritage horizontal image indoors inside interior Jacob Desmalter King Louis XV library Library of the Emperor Louis-Martin Berthault museum Musée national du château de Compiègne Napoleon Napoleonic Empire neoclassical Oise photograph photography public shelves tables tourist attraction travel walnut Western Europe Western European wood

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