Marie Antoinette’s private apartment, hidden behind a secret door in her bedroom at the royal palace at Versailles, has been reopened to the public after extensive renovations. writes about it Guard.
Rooms, including the bedroom, library and billiard room, are located on two floors facing the courtyard. The last queen of France is believed to be in hiding during the public march to Versailles during the French Revolution of 1789.
“It took hard work [работа] “We have been guardians of the Castle of Versailles for many years to restore this ideal image for us and to bridge the ties between the Queen’s public and private life,” said Catherine Pegard, President of Versailles.
Historians and researchers have been examining records and accounts of the period for several years to determine what the chambers might have looked like.
The opening of Marie Antoinette’s rooms is the final phase of the project dedicated to the 400th anniversary of Versailles. Village houses and Petit Trianon Palace were restored in preparation for the tour date.
Austrian Marie Antoinette was 14 when she came to France to marry the future Louis XVI. She began decorating and furnishing private rooms shortly after she became queen in 1774 and continued until 1788.
Previously reportedHe said a Jacquemus show was held at Versailles, attended by David and Victoria Beckham.