Cornelia Guest’s Postcard From Vaux-le-Vicomte

When Peter Marino invites you to a ball at Vaux-le-Vicomte , there is no hesitation—it's a
big yes!

I packed my beautiful pink Oscar de la Renta ballgown and off to Paris I went. The
ball was to raise money for the fountains in the stunning gardens designed by André Le Nôtre .
Twenty-two fountains operate in the gardens daily, thanks to a hydraulic system that he
designed and which still works perfectly today.

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Before dinner, we were entertained by William Christie and the singers of Les Arts
Florissants. It was the perfect opera, followed by a delicious dinner and then the most beautifulfireworks bursting in silver and gold. They were the most wonderful I've ever seen. It was truly a
magical night.

Au Revoir
Xo
Cornelia Guest

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