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.