Tag: Palace of Versailles

Marie Antoinette’s Most Famous Portrait Briefly Silenced her Critics

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Marie Antoinette a la rose

History has not been kind to Marie Antoinette. Forced to leave her native Austria at the age of 14 and become the wife of future King Louis XVI, she quickly fell under the gaze of a critical public eye. There she remained until her death by guillotine at the age…

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Age-Old Plants Emerge in the Gardens of Versailles

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Wildflowers adorn lawn of Petit Trianon

Since May 11, France has gradually lifted its quarantine regulations as the country comes out of lockdown. On Tuesday, the Paris Metro resumed operation of 90% of its pre-Corona schedule. The only visible difference is the masked passengers that ride in relatively uncrowded conditions. This Saturday, the Palace of Versailles…

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