Science and Splendor," a new exhibition illustrates how the royal court encouraged innovation during the reigns of Louis XIV, ...
The Palace of Versailles, known as château de Versailles ... you stroll along the alleys of the gardens that you discover the entrance to the groves. It’s like an open-air museum, giving ...
Although the palace is not usually crowded compared to more famous sites like Versailles, there are a few exceptions. The first Sunday of every month draws more visitors due to free entrance and ...
The world’s most famous watch — made for Marie Antoinette — is among the treasures on display.
In its symmetrical design, the royal palace is modeled on ... dining and study rooms that flank the entrance hall and bedroom. As in the apartments at Versailles, the bedroom bed is separated ...
In a letter to the country’s Culture Minister, Louvre president warns that the building is in a dire state, and highlights problems with water leaks and ‘worrying temperature swings which endanger the ...