A Year at the Chateau: As seen on the hit Channel 4 show

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The construction of the Hall of Mirrors between 1678 and 1686 coincided with a major alteration to the State Apartments. They were originally intended as his residence, but the King transformed them into galleries for his finest paintings, and venues for his many receptions for courtiers. During the season from All-Saints Day in November until Easter, these were usually held three times a week, from six to ten in the evening, with various entertainments. [155] The Salon of Hercules [ edit ] The Royal Opera". en.chateauversailles.fr. Public Establishment of the Palace, Museum and National Estate of Versailles. 27 March 2016 . Retrieved 25 June 2021. A Year in the Château is a heart warming, light hearted, fun read that kept me entertained, I enjoyed the lil twists and turns, It had me giggling and wondering what was going to happen next! Versailles, "capital" of the kingdom, 1682". en.chateauversailles.fr. Public Establishment of the Palace, Museum and National Estate of Versailles. 22 November 2016 . Retrieved 18 June 2021.

Blondel, Jacque-François (1752–1756). Architecture françoise, ou Recueil des plans, élévations, coupes et profils des églises, maisons royales, palais, hôtels & édifices les plus considérables de Paris. Vol.4 vols. Paris: Charles-Antoine Jombert. The title drew me into this beautiful cover design. I love being at the bottom of the drive with the characters looking up the drive to the chateau looming up ahead!, it gives it a real feel for its size.The idea sounds crazy, but each of the friends have their own private space in the Château, so although they live together they can have some me time. Doyle, William, ed. (2001). Old Regime France. Short Oxford History of France. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-873129-9.

The Salon of Mars was used by the royal guards until 1782, and was decorated on a military theme with helmets and trophies. It was turned into a concert room between 1684 and 1750, with galleries for musicians on either side. Portraits of Louis XV and his Queen, Marie Leszczinska, by the Flemish artist Carle Van Loo decorate the room today. A Year in the Château is a Story about Friendship, moving on to a new chapter in life, taking chances, Drama, discovery and following your dreams. Revitalising the Royal Palace". en.chateauversailles.fr. Public Establishment of the Palace, Museum and National Estate of Versailles. 24 October 2018 . Retrieved 5 September 2021. I did not lose myself in this book, it was not the comfort read I hoped for. If anything, it stressed me out given the amount of cheating going on. These people are not friends I would want. The end of the 19th and the early 20th century saw the beginning of restoration efforts at the palace, first led by Pierre de Nolhac, poet and scholar and the first conservator, who began his work in 1892. The conservation and restoration were interrupted by two world wars but have continued until the present day. [124]Napoleon, following his coronation as Emperor, used Versailles as a summer residence from 1810 to 1814, but did not restore it. Following the Bourbon Restoration, when the king was returned to the throne, he resided in Paris and it was not until the 1830s that meaningful repairs were made to the palace. A museum of French history was installed within it, replacing the apartments of the southern wing.