Visitors to Versailles
Visitors to Versailles
About this book
Based on contemporary documents and works of art, the book explores the experiences of visitors to the palace and grounds of Versailles when it was the seat of the French monarchy, methods of transportation, codes of dress and etiquette, precious diplomatic gifts, royal audiences, and tours of the buildings and gardens.
Details
- OL Work ID
- OL20170706W
Subjects
Louis xiv, king of france, 1638-1715Chateau de versailles (versailles, france)Visitors, foreignArt, exhibitionsExhibitionsHomes and hauntsHistoryArt patronageForeign VisitorsCourt and courtiersCourts and courtiersHomesChâteau de Versailles (Versailles, France)Château de VersaillesRésidences et lieux familiersExpositionsHistoireMécénat