The front consists of three compartments, separated by flat buttresses; the lateral divisions rising into lofty towers, capped with octagon spires.
"Account of a Tour in Normandy, Vol. II. (of 2)"
Dawson Turner
The building itself was a small octagon, open on every side, and presenting a series of prospects, land and seaward, of the most varied and magnificent kind.
"The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, Complete"
Charles James Lever (1806-1872)
Inside this chamber is the dressing-room, which is of an octagon shape, and panelled likewise with mirrors, in front of each of which are white marble slabs to correspond with that of the chimney-piece.
"The Idler in France"
Marguerite Gardiner