Le Manoir aux quat' saisons

Rousset’s irreverent approach made him the perfect choice to showcase the extraordinary stories that lie behind Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, a hotel in Oxfordshire, England. Rousset’s images of this 15th-century manor house were inspired by two distinct sources. Firstly, he drew on his own imagination of the luxurious lifestyle of the English aristocracy. Secondly, he was influenced “by the unreal, fantastical aspect” of the countryside lifestyle as depicted in old British films.

By placing ordinary objects and figures in strange, dreamlike contexts, he disrupts the viewer's perception, encouraging them to reflect on what they are seeing. His magical images do more than simply present the hotel's facilities and aesthetic; they tell a story, creating an intriguing visual narrative that encourages viewers to project themselves into these exquisite settings.