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−	~~= Introduction =~~	+	The word clairvoyee (or claire-voie) is a gardening term associated with a 'window' created to display a landscape or vista. It is derived from two French words that can be loosely translated to mean “providing a clear pathway to light”.

−	~~The word clairvoyee (also referred to as claire-voie) is a~~ formal ~~gardening term associated~~ with ~~a window that has been created for~~ the ~~purpose of displaying a pleasant landscape. It can also be used to provide a view of a scenic vista~~.	+	They were first introduced into formal French 17th century gardens and subsequently became popular with the English aristocracy who incorporated them into country homes and estates.

−	~~= History =~~	+	They are typically formed by cutting a hole through a hedge, wall, screen, fence or gate. The hole may be covered by a grille, which can be a decorative feature that also serves security purposes.

−	~~Borrowed from the French, the term clairvoyee comes from combination of two French words that can be loosely translated to mean “providing a clear pathway to light”.~~	+	These openings are intended to reveal to the viewer, a framed scene of another part of the garden or landscape, or of a folly or eyecatcher.
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−	~~This feature was introduced in formal French 17th century gardens and subsequently became popular with the English aristocracy who incorporated it into their country homes and estates.~~	+
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−	~~= How they are created =~~	+
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−	These landscaping features are formed by cutting a hole through a hedge. The same results can be achieved by placing an opening - meant for viewing purposes - in a wall, screen, fence or gate. In either case, the hole may be covered by a grille, which can be a decorative feature that also serves some minor security purposes.	+
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−	These openings are intended to ~~present a~~ viewer ~~who is in one part of the garden with~~ a ~~pleasant surprise~~ of ~~a scene that is located beyond - whether it is in~~ another part of the garden ~~in the foreground~~ or ~~an idyllic~~ folly or eyecatcher ~~situated in the distance~~.	+

	Clairvoyee is also associated with the term clerestory, which is a type of window that is usually found at or near the roof line.		Clairvoyee is also associated with the term clerestory, which is a type of window that is usually found at or near the roof line.

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	Borrowed from the French, the term clairvoyee comes from combination of two French words that can be loosely translated to mean “providing a clear pathway to light”.		Borrowed from the French, the term clairvoyee comes from combination of two French words that can be loosely translated to mean “providing a clear pathway to light”.

−	This feature was introduced in formal French 17th century gardens and became popular ~~in formal English gardens at about~~ the ~~same period~~.	+	This feature was introduced in formal French 17th century gardens and subsequently became popular with the English aristocracy who incorporated it into their country homes and estates.

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= Introduction =

The word clairvoyee (also referred to as claire-voie) is a formal gardening term associated with a window that has been created for the purpose of displaying a pleasant landscape. It can also be used to provide a view of a scenic vista.

= History =

Borrowed from the French, the term clairvoyee comes from combination of two French words that can be loosely translated to mean “providing a clear pathway to light”.

This feature was introduced in formal French 17th century gardens and became popular in formal English gardens at about the same period.

= How they are created =

These landscaping features are formed by cutting a hole through a hedge. The same results can be achieved by placing an opening - meant for viewing purposes - in a wall, screen, fence or gate. In either case, the hole may be covered by a grille, which can be a decorative feature that also serves some minor security purposes.

These openings are intended to present a viewer who is in one part of the garden with a pleasant surprise of a scene that is located beyond - whether it is in another part of the garden in the foreground or an idyllic folly or eyecatcher situated in the distance.

Clairvoyee is also associated with the term clerestory, which is a type of window that is usually found at or near the roof line.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Clerestory.
* Eyecatcher.
* Folly.
* Garden.
* Gazebo.
* Landscape design.

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