Thursday, October 20th, 2022 at 5:00pm Eastern

The 17th August 1661 was a swelteringly hot day. At 6pm Nicolas Fouquet, Louis XIV’s Superintendent of Finance stood on the steps of his barely completed château and was King of France in all but name. By two in the morning he was nobody, but didn’t yet know it.

Join us in an exploration of the fascinating history of Vaux-le-Vicomte, one of France’s most extraordinary châteaux, the legacy of Fouquet’s dazzling success.

Virtual Soirée presentation procedure:

Dana and our guide will arrive at the meeting 10 minutes in advance for those of you who would like to say hello and make sure your zoom settings are ready. The presentation will start promptly at the scheduled hour, and Dana will begin the meeting by muting the microphones and introducing our speaker. The talk will be recorded.  The lecture will last about 45 minutes and afterward Dana will moderate a Q&A session. If you show up late, no worries, you will be muted upon entry.

After the tour, you will receive a follow-up email with a recording of the event. You will be able to access this recording for three months.