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Desfontaines Collection

"Desfontaines: A Journey through French History and Heroism" Immerse yourself in the captivating tales of Desfontaines, a small town located near Dunkirk, France

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Desfontaines Collection: The taking of La Rochelle from the Protestants, 1628 by Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642)
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Desfontaines Collection: Mort de Montcalm [The Death of Montcalm at Quebec... late 18th-early 19th century
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Desfontaines Collection: Cardinal de Fleury (1653-1743) consults with Marechal de Belle-Isle (1684-1761
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Desfontaines Collection: Death of Louis Joseph de Montcalm at the Siege of Quebec, 1759
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Desfontaines Collection: Philippe Villiers de L Isle-Adam (1464-1534) refuses the propositions of Sulayman I
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Desfontaines Collection: Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle (1657-1757) contemplating the plurality of worlds
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Desfontaines Collection: Sebastien le Prestre de Vauban (1633-1707) at the Siege of Valenciennes (1677)
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Desfontaines Collection: Jean Bart (1651-1702), French naval commander taking the Dutch convoy, 1696
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Desfontaines Collection: Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle (1657-1757) contemplating the plurality of worlds
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Desfontaines Collection: Charles, Chevalier de Folard (1699-1751) instructs the Count of Saxony (1696-1750)
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Desfontaines Collection: Death of Armand de Gontault, Baron de Biron (1524-92), engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret
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Desfontaines Collection: Henri II (1519-59) receives the keys of Metz, Toul and Verdun (1552)
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Desfontaines Collection: Claude, Comte de Forbin (1656-1733), engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl
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Desfontaines Collection: Rene Louiche Desfontaines (engraving)
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Desfontaines Collection: The Death of Marquis de Montcalm de Saint-Veran (1712-59
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Desfontaines Collection: The Chancellor, Michel de l Hopital (c. 1503-73) Composes the Edict of Romorantin
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Desfontaines Collection: Surrender of the city of Madras, 1746, engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (f
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Desfontaines Collection: Gulliver Presented to the Queen of Babilary, Frontispiece to 'The Travels of Mr
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Desfontaines Collection: Plate 51 from Mineralogie
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Desfontaines Collection: Dunkirk, France - Tower Leughenaer
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Desfontaines Collection: Rene Desfontaines - 2
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Desfontaines Collection: Pierre Desfontaines
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Desfontaines Collection: Rene Desfontaines - 1
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Desfontaines Collection: Pavilion Perusson, exhibit of bricks, enamels, terre-cotta and ceramics, for M. Perusson
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Desfontaines Collection: Armand de Gontault (1524-92) Baron de Biron (engraving)
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Desfontaines Collection: Pavilion Perusson
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Desfontaines Collection: Pavilion Perusson, exhibit of bricks, enamels, terre-cotta a

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"Desfontaines: A Journey through French History and Heroism" Immerse yourself in the captivating tales of Desfontaines, a small town located near Dunkirk, France. From the towering Leughenaer Tower that once guarded these shores to the historic events etched in time, this place is brimming with stories of bravery and valor. Step back into the 17th century as Cardinal Richelieu orchestrates "The taking of La Rochelle from the Protestants. " Witness Jean Baptiste Morret's vividly engraved scenes depicting this pivotal moment in French history. Feel the tension rise as Montcalm meets his fate at Quebec during a late 18th-early 19th-century battle. Intrigue fills the air as Cardinal de Fleury consults with Marechal de Belle-Isle, strategizing their next move. The Siege of Quebec unfolds before your eyes; witness Louis Joseph de Montcalm's tragic demise in defense of his homeland. Travel further back to witness Philippe Villiers de L Isle-Adam refusing Sulayman I's propositions with unwavering determination. Contemplate alongside Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle on the plurality of worlds, pondering our place within an infinite universe. Feel your heart race as Sebastien le Prestre de Vauban leads troops during Valenciennes' siege in 1677. Marvel at Jean Bart's naval prowess as he fearlessly captures a Dutch convoy in 1696. Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle returns again to inspire contemplation on cosmic mysteries while Charles Chevalier de Folard imparts wisdom upon Count Saxony. Finally, pay homage to Armand de Gontault, Baron de Biron, whose legacy lives on through Jean Baptiste Morret's masterful engravings. Desfontaines beckons you to explore its rich tapestry woven by heroes and visionaries. Discover the courage, intellect, and resilience that shaped France's history.