Rich Parisians have always had week-end "country" getaway homes. Josephine Bonaparte's Chateau de Malmaison only about 30 minutes by RER and bus from Paris and well worth the trip and the modest 8.50 Euros ($10 USD) entry with free audio guide. The use of the house as the French government headquarters from 1800-1802, and Josephine's love of flowers and her feminine touches are evident in both the gardens and the interior.
The front gate entry.
The front garden is full of flowers and roses.
A walking path from the front of the house to the front gate.
One side of the front garden includes a small vegetable patch.
The back yard is more natural with intentionally unmowed grass for animals.
The back entrance is as stately as the front
with Egyptian style decor.
Inside the foyer.
a few swords,
and of course his hat.
The billard room showed she enjoyed games,
entertaining guests,
playing music,
and dining.
The library,
and receiving rooms,
showed details like swan chairs.
Josephine's bedchamber was like a sumptuous tent,
with incredible details like a sky painted ceiling
and flower painting on every panel of the wall.
This was her jewelry box which held all the diamonds, emeralds, and rubies she owned:)
A small country home only about 12 miles from Paris :)
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