There is now nothing remarkable in the
desolate rooms, tho the Salle des Marechaux, the bedroom of Josephine, and
the grand salon, with a chimney-piece given by the Pope are pointed out.
In later years the house was for some time inhabited by Queen Christina of
Spain. It will be a source of European regret if at least the building
connected with so many historic souvenirs, and the immediate grounds are
not preserved.
St. Germain
By Leitch Ritchie
[Footnote: From "The Rivers of France." Pictures by J. M.
W. Turner, R.A. Text by Leitch Ritchie.]
The view from the terrace of Saint Germain is one of the finest in France.
This view, and a shady walk in the forest behind, are the only attractions
of Saint Germain; for the old palace of the kings of France presents the
appearance of nothing more than a huge, irregular, unsightly brick
building. It is true, a great portion of the walls is of cut stone; but
this is the idea which the whole conveys to the spectator. The edifice
stands on the site of a chateau built by Louis-le-Gros, which, having been
burned down by the English, was thus raised anew from its ruins.
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