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Perhaps the best example of 17th century French art with its magnificent frescoes and paintings. Some of the most beautiful works are in Les Grands Appartements du Roi (the King’s Great Apartments). Battles scenes abound. Mercury… the sun god Beautiful allegories… is this Summer? Louis as Mercury. Colin, Romain and Sarah take in the portrait […]
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Within the Palace is the The Hall of Mirrors, a symmetrical space with 17 arches containing mirrored doors that open to the adjoining room. The outer wall has 17 arches and French windows that open to the garden. Luxurious crystal chandeliers hang from gold tassels. One can imagine Louis and his court enjoying luxurious dance
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When one arrives at Versailles your struck by the gilded gates. Created for the Sun King the the warm metal is fitting. Everything gilded even the rooftops. Like a jewel box… can’t wait to see what’s inside. Louis IV himself… lovely cameo in a gilded frame The window hardware… again gold. Love these gates with
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Tomorrow we leave for France.First a trip to Versailles… the Hall of Mirrors, the Battles Gallery, the King’s Grand Apartment. Will it turn my British bones that drive my aesthetic to love all things French? We’ll see. Hall of Mirrors Louis XIV Marie Antoinette On Friday we will be attending the largest international home-fashion show…
31 Westgate warms up for Holiday shopping.
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