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David Ellis reviews Lilibet's: A triumphant ode to maximalism

Here is a room that considers Versailles a touch demure, says David Ellis, but with its brazen madness comes brilliance

Evening Standard

That takes the cake! How Marie Antoinette became the patron saint of our new gilded age

As the planet’s ruling class embraces displays of royal-adjacent wealth, a new exhibition about Marie Antoinette is opening at London’s V&A. Why is the French fashion icon suddenly back in vogue?

The Guardian - UK

The towering Paris chateau offering a more laidback experience than Versailles

The fortress of Vincennes once held a future King of France and the Marquis de Sade

The Independent UK

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Versailles Orchestra Plays New York In 'Affair Of The Poisons'

Acrobatics, fortune tellers, opulent gowns and palace intrigue: the New York debut of the Versailles Royal Opera Orchestra was a performance befitting the era it recalls.

International Business Times

The world’s most beautiful restaurants have been revealed for 2025 – these US eateries make the list

The accolade was bestowed upon two recently opened properties in New York City and Miami Beach by the Unesco Prix Versailles competition

The Independent UK

Power to the people! Versailles reveals hidden halls to celebrate 150 years of the Third Republic

The Château de Versailles is honouring an overlooked heritage — and the highly symbolic role played by the former royal residence in the life of French democracy even today.

Euronews

The art expert did it: LGG Ramsey revealed as 1951 thief of Van Dyck painting

Exclusive: How one historian’s investigative work led to artwork finally being returned to ‘English Versailles’

The Guardian - UK

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Ah, here’s Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine – or rather, a plan to leave it in pieces

And despite having ample time to prepare for this moment, why do Europe and Britain’s leaders seem so surprised, asks Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

Versailles: Science and Splendour review – blazing breakthroughs from stuffed rhinos to anal ops

Science Museum, London Feats of hydraulic engineering, surgical innovations, midwifery machines … there was much more to the palace than Marie-Antoinette’s shepherdess cosplay

The Guardian - UK

Now Brexit set to cost UK citizens more to see the Mona Lisa

French proposal to impose a premium on non-EU visitors could also see higher charges at Versailles as well as the Louvre

The Independent UK

Jean-Michel Jarre to release limited edition Versailles live album

Jean-Michel Jarre will release 'phygital' live album Versailles 400 on vinyl and CD with exclusive digital content

Louder

Good Luck Topping the 2024 Paris Olympics, Los Angeles

Equestrian events held at the Palace of Versailles are yet another example of France’s magnificent venues, which will be hard to outshine at the next Summer Games.

Sports Illustrated

In pictures: Paris Olympics are a feast for the eyes as iconic venues take centre stage

From our special correspondent - The sporting competitions at the Paris Olympic Games are being staged at some of France’s most emblematic locations: the Palace of Versailles, the former bastion of the French monarchy; the final resting place of Napoleon at Les Invalides; that most Parisian of monuments, the Eiffel…

France 24

French audit cautions Élysée over €475k cost of King Charles dinner

Versailles banquet among lavish spending in 2023 that has plunged president’s office €8m into red

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France 24

Time warp: Olympic equestrians make history in Versailles' lavish grounds

The world’s top equestrians seemed to have cantered in from another century as they rode through the pleasure gardens of the Palace of Versailles on Monday, ending a three-day competition combining dressage, cross-country and show-jumping. Bavarian rider Michael Jung won gold in the individual eventing, with France trailing in second…

The Independent UK

Olympic riders get a memorable gallop in the sumptuous-looking Versailles Palace gardens

The Palace of Versailles offers equestrian sports one of the most attractive venues of the Paris Olympics

The Guardian - UK

Paris 2024: the 10 most iconic venues at the Olympic Games

From volleyball beneath the Eiffel Tower to showjumping at Versailles, Paris will be showcasing its heritage at the Games

International Business Times

France Announces 'Record' Foreign Investments Worth 15 Bn Euros

The announcement came as Macron kicked off a day of meetings with foreign business leaders at the Chateau de Versailles, called "Choose France".

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'Choose France' business summit looks to seduce foreign investors

The 7th annual foreign investment summit known as "Choose France" kicks off at Versailles with €15 billion in new projects expected. Also in this edition, China prepares a $140 billion debt float to fund economic stimulus. Plus, hundreds of environmental activists storm Tesla's Gigafactory in Germany.

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Johnny Depp's Comeback Film Jeanne Du Barry Receives Mixed Reviews

Experience the captivating love story between a commoner and a king in the opulent French court of Versailles in the film Jeanne du Barry starring Johnny Depp.

Wallpaper

Admire Versailles's interior decadence from Tectona's contemporary seating

Château de Versailles welcomes Tectona's benches, adding to the French company's long tradition of outfitting some of Europe's most celebrated cultural spaces

Fashion Times

Jacquemus Gives a Sneak Peek of Some of the Products From Its Upcoming Les Sculptures Collection

Following last year's iconic runway presentation at Versailles, everybody is on the edge of their seats awaiting Jacquemus' next showing.

The Guardian - UK

Mother of modelling: how Bethann Hardison got frank about fashion’s racism – and changed the industry for ever

She starred in the Battle of Versailles show in 1973, partied at Studio 54 and became a renowned model agent. Now 80, she has always advocated for respect, recognition and equal pay for Black talent, with a passion and power that could never be ignored

The Independent UK

Louvre Museum and Versailles Palace evacuated after bomb threats with France on alert

French police say the Louvre Museum and Versailles Palace evacuated visitors and staff after receiving bomb threats

France 24

Versailles Palace, Louvre evacuated after threats as France on high alert following knife attack

The Louvre Museum in Paris and Versailles Palace evacuated visitors and staff Saturday after receiving bomb threats. The government has put France on high security alert after a fatal school stabbing by a suspected extremist.

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