A country's good reputation and image are also built on its craftsmen, know-how and cultural wealth. Vincent Auriol, President of France's Fourth Republic, was convinced of this. That's why he took such care in designing the Château de Rambouillet. The residence of the Presidents of the Republic invites us to step back in time to the 1950s, to discover this particular period in its history.
From December 10, 2023 to September 30, 2024, the Château de Rambouillet is organizing a heritage exhibition, combining history and design, in collaboration with the Mobilier National. The exhibition, entitled Rambouillet 1950, dans l'intimité du Président (Rambouillet 1950, in the intimacy of the President), takes us through various rooms as they were furnished and arranged in Vincent Auriol's day.
Reconstitutedstudy, refurnished bedrooms, refurbished Salon Médicis, furniture specially designed for French heads of state: we discover impressive and magnificent rooms, unique furnishings and the work of renowned decorators.
The exhibition at the Château de Rambouillet highlights the expertise of these " ensembliers", the professionals responsible for coordinating the decoration of a space. Both functional and aesthetic, the decor had to be worthy of the international leaders received at the château by President Auriol. The designers were inspired by the great French achievements of the time, such as the Normandie and Île-de-France ocean liners.
Room after room of post-war furniture, works of art and decor are on display. We walk in the footsteps of President Auriol and his prestigious guests, discovering a small moment inhistory.
An interesting exhibition to see on your next trip to the château.
Dates and Opening Time
From December 10th, 2023 to September 30th, 2024
Location
Château de Rambouillet
78120 Rambouillet
78120 Rambouillet
Official website
www.chateau-rambouillet.fr
