Paris, France
The original home of Madame Clairval before moving to Tholouse. Here, she lived a lavish lifestyle which influenced her parties which were hosted in Toulouse. This makes Madame Cheron rival her in hosting, and impacted the way in which Madame Ceron treats and views Madame Clairval.
Le Blanc, France
The abandoned Villeroi chateau just outside of Le Blanc, France is a pivotal moment in the plot where mysteries about Emily's father and his secret are introduced. The phantom music that first appeared at the fishing cottage at La Vallé now appears in a much broader and eerie atmosphere, with Emily fighting the urge to join in the peasants' superstition that the music heralds the death of a town member.
Mount Cenis
Emily passes the summit of Mount Cenis as she is taken into Italy. It was the main route for crossing the Alps between France and Italy until the 19th century. It is one of the highest mountain roads of the Alps at 6,870ft above sea level.
The Importance of Music during the Romantic Era
As many of us understand, music has an immense impact on our lives from our alarm clocks in the morning, to the connections we have to others with the same taste, to the movies we watch, to walking down the aisle to the person we spend our lives with and having that be “your song” forever. The Romantic Era was a breakthrough period for many composers and musical performers during this period. The image that I selected was by Henryk Siemiradzki and was named Chopin Concert.
Bastille
Created in the 1390s, the Bastille was originally a medieval fortress used for defense against English invasions. The Bastille was quickly turned into a state prison and by the reign of Louis XIV, the former fortress was being used regularly to hold political enemies, writers, religious dissenters, and anyone who happened to irritate the king. The Bastille became a symbol of tyranny and nobility to many in the late 18th century. On July 14, 1789, amidst growing levels of unrest across France, the Bastille stormed by revolutions who executed the prison governor.
Osterely Park Mansion
A famous Neoclassical architecture in Palladian style. It consists of a ballustrade, vertical supports along the roof. Also known as "blausters" or "spindles." It is a common method during the Romantic Era to crown a building with a low-lying roof.