Residences Margaret III, Countess of Flanders
the château de germolles château de germolles
in burgundy, château de germolles, offered margaret of flanders philip bold in 1381, transformed duchess of burgundy sumptuous country estate. large rectangular building, surrounded moat, enclosed courtyard. south , east wings contained living apartments, while west wing held reception rooms. margaret, being energetic , country lover, decided develop @ estate rustic activities create pleasant environment around favourite residence of hers, developing local agriculture , providing income maintenance of domain. thus, planted large rose garden, , petals sent flanders used make rose water. largely preserved, château today 1 of best examples of princely residences in france @ end of middle ages.
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