‘EACH PIECE OF MY PORCELAIN IS CUSTOMISED TO GO WITH ITS SETTING’

Constance sits in a room with scenic wallpaper by Iksel, in front of a Louis XV table, with Philippe reading in the background; and the three daughters (above left) pose in front of a window overlooking the grounds. A passageway with narrow stairs and a Louis XVI sideboard (second left); and a set of steps beside glass-fronted bookshelves (left) Daughters Constance, Axelle and Isaure, Marie tells us why she finds this place so inspiring. Marie, what can you tell us about this area? “In medieval ...