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Palace of Versailles reopens after fire alert
China Daily· 7 days agoThe Palace of Versailles reopened after a fire alert caused a temporary evacuation Tuesday afternoon, the French landmark tourist site ...
Palace of Versailles is briefly evacuated after smoke seen on roof
NBC Bay Area· 7 days agoThe Palace of Versailles was briefly evacuated on Tuesday afternoon after plumes of smoke were...
The Royal Garden That Might Save the Planet
Town & Country· 6 days agoFew visitors to Versailles today realize that in its heyday under Louis XIV the palace’s dazzling architectural splendors and matchless ...
A Look Inside Fashion's Most Private Archives
Town & Country· 5 hours agoThe history of the French monarchy involves a long succession of Louises, one following the other, but in 1648 the country was between kings. Louis XIII...
Art Bites: Where Did the Paris Salon Come From?
Artnet News· 6 days agoThousands did so each day, cramming into the Palais de l’Industrie to gossip and gawk at the Salon’s rejects. In 1648, a nine-year-old Louis XIV backed...
Biking Through Southern France, and History
New York Times· 10 hours agoThe Canal du Midi traverses the Occitanie region and gives cyclists of all skill levels access to parts of France that are rich in lore, yet sometimes...
Inside NBC’s Olympics bet on pop culture in Paris, with help from Snoop Dogg and Cardi B
San Jose Mercury News· 7 days agoNBC is inserting some pop culture flavor into the world’s biggest sports spectacle: From Megan Thee...
Modern pentathlon at the Paris 2024 Olympics
BBC via Yahoo Sports· 6 days agoModern pentathlon schedule and venue at Paris 2024 The modern pentathlon events run from 8-11 August. They are taking place at the Palace of Versailles...
5 Must-Visit Cities if You Love Architecture
AFAR· 7 days agoMany factors shape the world’s greatest cities, but perhaps none is quite as impactful as architecture. To dive deeper into the iconic landmarks, distinctive designs, and majestic structures ...
What Is The Average Cost of A Wedding in 2024
Time Magazine· 5 days agoThe average wedding costs more than $30,000, but the exact cost will depend on where you get married and how many guests you invite.
