Here is the 2016 documentary entitled, Les Trésors des Châteaux de la Loire. The program is in French. Continue reading
Category Archives: French Palaces
(VIDEO) The Real Versailles. Yes, It’s Yet Another Documentary.
Here is yet another documentary from the BBC entitled, The Real Versailles. Continue reading
Nicolas Fouquet Marquis de Belle-Île, Vicomte de Melun et Vaux
In French Nicolas Fouquet est sans doute, l’un des personnages les plus fascinants du règne de Louis XIV. Surintendant des finances du roi, découvreur des plus grands artistes du XVIIème siècle,et bâtisseur du splendide château de Vaux le Vicomte Fouquet a connu une ascension fulgurante et l’une des chutes les plus vertigineuses de l’Histoire. Continue reading
“Elles ont Regné sur Versailles”
Elles ont Regné sur Versailles. En Français. Continue reading
“Duc d’Aumale: Le Magicien de Chantilly”
Duc d’Aumale: Le Magicien de Chantilly. En Français. 🙂 Continue reading
Les Châteaux Royaux de France: Château Français et Aussi Palais Royal de Bruxelles
Voici un vieux documentaire intitulé, Les Châteaux Royaux de France. 🙂 Et aussi Palais Royal de Bruxelles Continue reading
“Les Rois de France: Henri IV” and “Louis XIV: Les Passions du Roi Soleil.”
Here are two documentaries (yes, they are in French) entitled, Les Rois de France: Henri IV and Louis XIV: Les Passions du Roi Soleil. The final documentary, Palais de L’Elysee, discusses the history of the palais which is now residence of the President of France. Continue reading
“The Journey of Peter the Great to Versailles”
“When he came to power in 1689, Tsar Peter the Great began to force through the modernisation of Russia. But one country fascinated him: the France of Louis XIV. He went there in 1717. The Palace of Versailles and Peterhof Palace invite you to discover this famous voyage.” Subtitled for those who do not speak French … Continue reading
Random Royal News Regarding His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg. Plus, News About the History of Chocolate at Court of Versailles (It’s a Slow News Day)
Recently, His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg participated in a charity race in Austria entitled, Ischgl Heroes Challenge. Click here to read an article as well as to view photos from Wort.lu. It’s in English by the way. 🙂 Finally, on the official website for Château de Versailles there is an interesting article about the … Continue reading
‘Marie Antoinette: The Scapegoat Queen’: A Documentary About the Last Queen of France. Plus, other Films about the French Monarchy
Here is a documentary about the last queen of France entitled, Marie Antoinette: The Scapegoat Queen. Click the links below to watch this five-part series: Part One Part Two Part Three Part Four Part Five Finally, the French historian, William Beik, from Emory University in the United States gives a lecture about the lives and … Continue reading
Château de Versailles, King Louis XIV of France, and Le Petit Trianon: Three Documentaries
Well, it’s that time of the week again! Yes, it’s royal documentary time, my friends. 🙂 Tonight the subject is all things French and royal. The first documentary is entitled, The Palace of Versailles. The program is somewhat short, but nonetheless fantastic. Click the links to watch: Part One, Part Two, Part Three, Part Four and Part Five. … Continue reading
Thrones in Majesty: A New Exhibit at Château de Versailles
I thought I would share this bit of information with all of you. Starting on March 19, 2011, there will be a new exhibit opening at the magnificent Château de Versailles entitled Thrones in Majesty. Per the official website for Château de Versailles: Approximately 40 emblematic thrones from different periods and civilisations are on display in … Continue reading
Snowy Palaces!
A snow storm blankets one of the most beautiful palaces in the world…Versailles. Hampton Court in Britain is also in a similar situation. Stunningly beautiful! Photos courtesy of Daily Mail.co.uk (Nick Wilkinson@ newsteam.co.uk), EPA, and Bertrand Barbe @Château de Versailles Official FaceBook page. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1335460/The-stunning-pictures-prove-unhappy-big-freeze.html Continue reading
