This is the first English translation of a series of letter written by
the French poet Jean de La Fontaine (renowned for his Fables) to his
wife, describing his travels from Paris to Limoges in 1663. The letters
contain a wealth of observations and should appeal to all lovers of La
Faontaie and to those interested in the Grande Siecle and the era of
Louis XIV.Robert Berger has published extensively on the art and
architecture of the Louis XIV period and on the history of Paris.