A website about French culture and lifestyle
A website about French culture and lifestyle
For centuries, French royalty has been known for its lavish feasts and refined palates. Among their many indulgences, pastries held a special place in the court, with kings and queens favoring exquisite creations that are still enjoyed today. Let’s take a journey through history and discover the favorite pastries of France’s most iconic rulers.
Marie Antoinette, Queen of France and wife of Louis XVI, was often surrounded by rumors, scandals, and mysteries. Among them, the Affair of the Diamond Necklace remains one of the most intriguing and controversial events of her reign. This scandal shook the court of Versailles and fueled public hatred toward the queen. However, a lesser-known aspect of this story concerns the disappearance of the infamous necklace itself. What really happened? What elements make this disappearance so mysterious ?
Marie-Antoinette ‘s apartment will be exceptionally open to visitors for 2 weeks from June 27, an occasion to enter in the intimacy of the queen…
A French pharmacist has embarked on the manufacture of natural products inspired by those of Marie-Antoinette, from the gardens of Versailles
Throughout its existence, the Conciergerie has welcomed many members of royalty, it is also where Marie-Antoinette spent her last days.
Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette were married in May 1770 in Paris. But, their nuptials weren’t as happy as they hoped. Indeed, during their marriage 132 people lost their lives.
Sofia Coppola, in her film “Marie-Antoinette” friends in the spotlight Versailles, we tell you some anecdotes from filming.
To win back the favors of Marie-Antoinette, Cardinal de Rohan undertakes to offer the Queen a sumptuous necklace. But the queen is not the queen… A state scandal begins.
Marie-Antoinette was very fond of music. A French author has just released a book and tells more about the musical tastes of the Queen.
It is said that Marie-Antoinette only pecked, but she still had favorite dishes.