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A diplomat and entrepreneur, Ferdinand Marie, Viscount of Lesseps, known as Ferdinand de Lesseps (1804-1895) became famous for directing the construction of the Suez Canal, inaugurated in 1869. He ended his life in Guilly, where he had a model farm built in 1854, now a museum presenting unique collections in France of materials, objects and documents relating the history of Bridges and Roads and Equipment. | Domaine de La Chesnaye - Model farm Personality: Ferdinand de Lesseps (1805-1894), owner Year of award: 2015 |
George Sand spent part of her life in this house where she received the greatest artists of her time. | George Sand Estate Personality: Aurore Dupin, Baroness Dudevant - George Sand (1804-1876), writer Year of award: 2011 |
Talleyrand acquired the castle of Valençay in 1803, at the request of Napoleon, in order to receive with pomp all the European dignitaries. He stayed there mainly from 1826. | Valençay Castle Personality: Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord (1754-1838), owner Year of award: 2013 |
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