Versailles is one of the most lavish buildings in the world, attracting millions of visitors every year. Located just outside of Paris, the luxurious mega-palace represented the excess of the French monarchy. No expense was spared in creating the 700-room behemoth, which features iconic features such as the Hall of Mirrors. Versailles began life as […]
The Palace of Versailles, France, was built in the 17th century. It all started with Louis XIII (1601-1643), first building a castle that served as a hunting lodge for the king and his entourage. It was his successor, Louis XIV (1638-1715), who transformed it into a marvelous palace that exudes luxury and power. Indeed, French […]
Located just outside of Paris, Versailles is the former opulent French royal residence and a national monument. Since it was first built for Louis XIII in the 17th century, the palace has been at the center of a fascinating period in French history. The building will be featured in a new historic documentary series on […]
As the site of a historic rebellion and home to two of France’s best-known rulers, is the famous Palace of Versailles worth visiting? The Palace of Versailles is one of the most popular attractions in the world, attracting a staggering 15 million people to its castle, park or gardens each year. It was the royal […]
The Palace of Versailles in France is now accepting overnight reservations for the first time, as part of the operations of the Airelles Château de Versailles, Hôtel Le Grand Contrôle. L’escapade royale – the Airelles’ seventh luxury hotel property – is home to a spa, an indoor pool nearly 50 feet long, and a kitchen […]
For the first time in its 387-year history, you can now sleep like royalty at the Palace of Versailles, which opened its very first hotel on June 1. Known as The Great Control, the hotel offers 14 rooms and suites and a signature suite, all designed by architect Christophe Tollemer. The interior is inspired by […]
A new luxury hotel is opening today on the grounds of the Palace of Versailles, one of France’s most visited attractions and the former residence of Louis XIV and Marie-Antoinette. The site of royal decadence and debauchery before the French Revolution, the Palace of Versailles – now a great museum – is one of the […]
For the first time ever, a hotel has opened within the grounds of the Palace of Versailles in France – and it is surely on its way to becoming one of the most sought-after stays in the world. A night in this ultra-exclusive spot on the outskirts of Paris, as you’d expect, doesn’t come cheap. […]
Posted August 21, 2020, 12:22 BST Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King because of his emblem of Apollo, built the luxurious property on an east-west axis to follow the rising sun. Photographed by Thomas Garnier, EPV in collaboration with Skydrone the Hall of Mirrors– formerly known as the Grand Gallery – was one […]
My first visit to the Palace of Versailles did not go well. In fact, any time someone asks me about the former residence of France’s royal family, I’d be downright surly. The reason for my grumpy attitude? On the day of my first visit, I woke up with a nasty headache, which didn’t get better […]
Like Marie Antoinette, Carlos Ghosn’s problems worsened after a series of extravagant parties at the Palace of Versailles. When the former Nissan boss and international fugitive married his second wife Carole Nahas Marshi in 2016, he threw a lavish party for 120 guests at the sprawling 17th-century chateau on the outskirts of Paris that once […]
Famous luxury brand Les Airelles will soon launch a fabulous new property in the heart of Versailles to give guests the chance to experience the life of a French king firsthand. A unique hotel in a palace is set to open in spring 2020. Conceived by Christophe TollemerLes Airelles Palace of Versailles, Le Grand Control […]
In the early morning hours of October 6, 1789, hundreds of starving and defiant women and men (some disguised as women) from Paris stormed the Palace of Versailles, the legendaryly extravagant seat of government in France. They tore through the golden halls, beating and decapitating the palace guards, displaying a gruesome head on a pike. […]
Palaces have always fascinated travelers, and here is one of the grandest and most popular of all. The Palace of Versailles, or Palace of Versailles, will now house a luxury hotel by spring 2020. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Palace of Versailles is a symbol of opulence, dating back to the 17th […]
King Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette meander the bends of shrubbery in the gardens of Versailles when suddenly an echo is heard from the Grove of the Girandole. “Did you just hear that?” the king asks his wife. “Yes. Something like ‘bring some cakes’?” She answers. But the sound gets louder and louder, and soon five […]
A new application offers a VR experience of the Palace of Versailles To share To share Facebook Twitter pinterest WhatsApp To post Or https://www.archdaily.com/925960/une-nouvelle-application-offre-une-experience-vr-du-chateau-de-versailles A new application takes visitors into the virtual world of the Palace of Versailles. A first on the cultural scene, the VR application offers a detailed visit of the Grand Royal […]
Today, for the sake of accessibility, more and more museums are putting their collections online. While most institutions choose to simply digitize and catalog photographs of their objects, some go beyond that by offering virtual tours of their premises and clickable exhibits. The latest site to take this technologically impressive route is the Palace of […]
You will soon be able to spend a luxurious night in the most famous palace in France The Palace of Versailles is quite a sight to behold, and soon a new luxury hotel will open on the grounds of the castle. If you’ve ever visited France, chances are you’ve ventured to the suburbs of Paris […]
(France Media Agency) ● Thu, October 3, 2019 2019-10-03 09:07 870 43c48a2ddad3c738da9daa2a51115385 2 News Google,Château-de-Versailles,virtual-reality,travel,tourism,destination Free In partnership with the Palace of Versailles, Google Arts and Culture has created a VR application for virtual reality headsets that allows users to visit the former royal residence. On September 30, the President of the Palace of Versailles […]
Once a place of debauchery carried out by various Kings Louis and their royal courts, the Palace of Versailles will open its doors to the public this summer to host its very first evening of electronic music. In short, yes, there will be rave in the former playground of Marie-Antoinette. What, you thought that the […]
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Two Torontonians are at the heart of the first opera created at the Palace of Versailles in Paris since 1789. Jeannette Lajeunesse Zingg and Marshall Pynkoski, co-artistic directors of Opera Atelier in Toronto, received a letter from Versailles Spectacles last year. which carries out all the cultural programming of the grand palace built by King […]
A costume party at the Palace of Versailles allowed 630 guests to realize their 18th century dreams on Monday evening. The annual event attracts fashion and history buffs from around the world. “You really feel like you’re living in the era, in the 18th century, and the people are so beautiful. It’s really great to […]
The iconic Castle of Versailles – a symbol of opulence, decadence and gluttony – is hosting something other than a high-end fashion shoot this year: a rave. Taking place on Saturday June 8, Versailles Électro will feature the crème de la crème of the French electro scene and will be hosted by DJ and former […]
The devastating fire at Notre-Dame de Paris sparked intense emotion around the world, demonstrating the cathedral’s important place in history and culture as well as its enormous symbolic power. As France and other countries around the world continue to mourn the tragedy, the French government, experts, journalists and others are already mobilizing to launch an […]
The Palace of Versailles hosts a rave in its iconic Hall of Mirrors – but you don’t need a royal budget to visit The Hall of Mirrors will make a pretty glamorous setting ( Image: AFP/Getty Images) The Palace of Versailles is synonymous with opulence, history and royalty – but now it’s about to add […]
MARTIN OFFICEGetty Images Prepare to descend like Marie-Antoinette: the Palace of Versailles is hosting a rave. And unlike the queen’s baroque taste, this party is actually affordable. For the modest sum of 22 euros, fans of French history and electronic music can access “Versailles Électro”, during which a group of DJs will perform in the […]
Representation by Gustave Caillebotte (1855) of a banquet organized by Napoleon III at the Royal Opera of Versailles As the Opéra National de Paris celebrates its 350th anniversary with a sumptuous season ranging from Alessandro Scarlatti Il Primo Omicidio (1707) through 19th century masterpieces such as Tristan and Isolda, Simon Boccanegraand The Trojansto Michael Jarrell’s […]
Image bank by Alexandra Lande/Shutterstock the Castle of Versailles has a great history. Once the epicenter of French royalty, the elegant estate has undergone several transformations since its conception in the 17th century. Here, we explore some fascinating facts about the history of this national treasure, starting with its humble roots and ending with its […]
The Louvre is the largest museum in the world and houses one of the most impressive art collections in history. (Image credit: kan_khampanya Shutterstock.com) The Louvre is the largest museum in the world and houses one of the most impressive art collections in history. The magnificent Baroque-style palace and museum – LeMusée du Louvre in […]
Ihe word could sum up the experiential ambition of the National Gallery of Australia’s new major exhibition – which brings together more than 130 pieces from the Palace of Versailles in Canberra – it must surely be “immersive”. Approaches to the institutional “spectacle” are changing rapidly, thanks to digitization and growing introspection among public collectors, […]
The opulence and grandeur of the Palace of Versailles will welcome visitors to the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) from Saturday. More than 130 treasures illustrating the tumultuous period of French history have been displayed in Canberra, giving the public a glimpse into the facets of court life. A marble bust of Louis XIV will […]
The reigning king of French cuisine is coming home to roost with the Sun King: visitors from around the world will soon be able to stay and dine on the grounds of the Palace of Versailles in France. According to CTV News, starred chef Alain Ducasse has been chosen to lead a team that will […]
For a night fit for a king or queen, look no further than the Palace of Versailles in France. More than seven million people visit the opulent gilded masterpiece each year, but that hasn’t stopped the state-owned castle from falling victim to underfunding. In an attempt to boost revenue, the government has announced that the […]
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Anish Kapoor’s latest exhibition invites the sublime to the Palace of Versailles Anish Kapoor continues his exploration of the sublime by inviting controversy and hedonism to the Palace of Versailles. The former residents of Sun King Louis XIV and Queen Marie Antoinette were known for their liberal hedonism and through six works scattered throughout the […]