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The Versailles: From Louis XIV to Jeff Koons volume chronicles the historical, social, and cultural milestones of the Château de Versailles, spanning from Louis XIII's original 1623 hunting lodge proposal through to contemporary art exhibitions. Authored with texts by Catherine Pégard, president of the Château de Versailles, in collaboration with scientific director Mathieu da Vinha, the book covers the full estate including the palace, gardens, Grand Trianon, and the Queen's Hamlet. Its pages are lavishly illustrated with archival images and photography, documenting diplomatic summits, scientific advancements, and notable visitors across the centuries. Each copy from Assouline's Ultimate Collection includes complimentary white gloves and a signature canvas tote bag.
Welcome to the most storied palace in the world, the glittering Château de Versailles. Recounting the most important historical, social, and cultural milestones of Versailles, beginning with the original proposal for a modest hunting lodge requested by Louis XIII in 1623, this volume encompasses the expansive property, from the palace and gardens to the Grand Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet. From the first great constructions under Louis XIV, to its reimagining by Louis-Philippe in 1837 as a museum dedicated to all the glories of France, Versailles has truly seen many momentous occasions, including diplomatic summits, scientific advancements, and renowned visitors over the centuries, from Mozart, Benjamin Franklin and Queen Victoria to Fred Astaire and the Kennedys, not to mention exhibitions of today's great artists, beginning with Jeff Koons in 2008. Lavishly illustrated with archival images and beautiful photography, Versailles: From Louis XIV to Jeff Koons features insightful texts by Catherine Pégard, president of the Château de Versailles, with the collaboration of Mathieu da Vinha, scientific director of the Château de Versailles Research Center, revealing all the stories that have unfolded within this glorious monument. Complimentary white gloves and a signature canvas tote bag are included with each purchase from Assouline's Ultimate Collection
