The luxurious volume En Passant par la Demeure is a vivid photographic tour of the noted French interior designer Jean-Loup Daraux's country home. Located in the south of France, in the Camargue region, the house is a stunning showcase of French country interior design. For Daraux, the words 'en passant' are not unlike a manifesto. He revels in creating relatively simple yet elegant spaces which generate the impression that everything was designed, and rendered in passing, or as he says, 'as if by magic'. The book is divided into five sections; the first four correspond to the seasons of the year. While following a path through the house, and through the seasons, Daraux comments on diverse subjects helping the reader to discover and appreciate all the fascinating aspects of his home. Along the way he reveals a few secrets that helped him design the house in a rich French country style. The fifth section of the book, entitled 'En passant par le chantier', includes intriguing vignettes of some of t