Versailles: A Private Invitation

About this book

This comprehensive monograph on Versailles offers unprecedented access to the chteau and grounds of one of Frances most significant and legendary historical landmarks. For this book Versailles granted the photographer carte blanche access to the palace and its grounds. This new edition includes previously unseen material on the recently restored Cabinet de la Meridienne (Marie-Antoinettes boudoir) the Salon dAurore and new up-close and in-situ details of objects that are not part of the general public circuit. Also included are historical memoirs and letters that provide fascinating insight into life at the palace. From the most renowned rooms to the gardens Versailles is a theater of unrivaled splendor that continues to capture the hearts of visitors and aficionados of France from around the world.