La Ferté Vidame
La Ferté-Vidame was the home
of the Duc de Saint-Simon, indefatigable diarist of the court of Louis XIV.
But he didn't live in either of the Châteaux which can be seen today.
His domicile was a medieval fortress, which was pulled down in the 18th century
and gave way to a lovely new building which was pillaged and ruined at the
Revolution.
The château which stands intact today was originally the stable block.
