medieval modern

From what we usually hear, the Middle Ages were dark times that looked back instead of forward. Methinks the same could be said about the days of now. But enlightenment in all forms is ever present in the world, perfect and timeless to every era's eye. Behold...

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Perigord Farmhouse

Deep in the Dordogne region of France, an old Perigord farmhouse steps out of its medieval past and into the present. Its owners renovated it with care and respect for the structure's early integrity while making it habitable with such modern comforts as central heating. Decoration is minimal, in keeping with both Bauhaus and medieval restraint, so even a massive modernist painting is at home there.

La Maison Haute Couture

"Nestled between two medieval villages in Bordeaux, La Maison Haute Couture is an exclusive hilltop retreat that offers the comfortable ambiance of an old family home fused with a stylish interior and bespoke service." That's service befitting a king, m'lord, if you've got a king's purse.