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Fire breaks out at Versailles palace, swiftly brought under control
Reuters via AOL· 4 days agoPARIS (Reuters) -A fire broke out at the Palace of Versailles on Tuesday, forcing the evacuation of visitors from one of France's busiest ...
Palace of Versailles is briefly evacuated due to smoke from roof works, with no damage or injuries
Houston Chronicle· 4 days agoThe Palace of Versailles was briefly evacuated on Tuesday afternoon after plumes of smoke were...
Palace of Versailles reopens after fire alert
China Daily· 4 days agoThe Palace of Versailles reopened after a fire alert caused a temporary evacuation Tuesday afternoon, the French landmark tourist site ...
The Royal Garden That Might Save the Planet
Town & Country· 4 days agoFew visitors to Versailles today realize that in its heyday under Louis XIV the palace’s dazzling architectural splendors and matchless ...
Art Bites: Where Did the Paris Salon Come From?
Artnet News· 3 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...
I spent $650 a night to stay at a Waldorf Astoria hotel in Rome with my daughter. The incredible...
INSIDER via Yahoo News· 5 days agoHowever, this impression was completely erased when we walked into the lobby — we were met with...
On Nature column: How lawns became symbols of the American dream
The Herald Bulletin· 13 hours agoWith roughly 15 inches of rainfall this spring in central Indiana, keeping up with mowing my lawn...
Lady Godiva painting set for French palace display
BBC via Yahoo News· 4 days agoBut the museum said it had been sent to be displayed at the Palace of Versailles to coincide with the equestrian events this summer.
Modern pentathlon at the Paris 2024 Olympics
BBC via Yahoo Sports· 3 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· 4 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 ...
