Doing a quick Google search I find Letters (1694-1700) of Francois de Callie`res to the Marquise d'Huxelle (Lewiston, 2004) p. 12, note 38. [This comes from an article entitled: "Franc,ois de Callie`res and the Literary/Rhetorical Dimensions of Diplomacy" ] downloadable from internet *Here's another that might be of interest to Gene [in case it's anywhere where he might be going on his upcoming trip]... plus it has a reference to de Ble, which we saw in David Perrin's notes Here's the link for what follows below: http://www.francemag.com/france-travel-france-travel-articles-france-for-cyclists-france-for-cyclists-cycling-in-burgundy--708 *Cha^teau de Cormatin 71460 Cormatin Tel: (Fr) 3 85 50 16 55 * Opulence* "The cha^teau is best known for its Louis XIII interiors; opulent and highly decorated and designed by the leading craftsmen of their time. The interiors were created for Jacques de Ble' and his young wife Claude Phe'lypeaux who married in 1617 and took the titles of Marquis and Marquise d'Huxelle. Jacques was a dashing favourite of Marie de Medici and Claude was the daughter of the Treasurer. It was the marriage of an old family and new wealth, cut short by Jacques' death 12 years later. The cha^teau de Cormatin was built by Jacque's father, Antoine de Ble'---a staunch Catholic and political opportunist. During the French Wars of Religion he fought against the Protestant Henry IV to defend Paris. When Henry converted to Catholicism, de Ble' put southern Burgundy under royal authority, and was rewarded with the post of King's Lieutenant in the Chalonnais. The cha^teau was built to reflect this new status. The most impressive parts of the cha^teau are the former apartments of the Marquis and Marquise. The Marquise's bedroom is particularly charming. Outside, extensive grounds feature ponds, a maze and landscaped formal gardens. This was the end of the 14 kilometre-stretch of the Voie Verte that I explored. One of the great advantages of hiring bikes is that it is possible to arrange for them to be collected, which makes a one-way journey possible. Southern Burgundy has many delights on offer; Beaujolais wines, medieval architecture, honey-coloured villages and gastronomy to name just a few. But for a blast of fresh air and a close-up view of the country-side, you really should get on your bike!" The Chateau has its own website http://www.chateaudecormatin.com/TestPages/main-cormatin.html