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New exhibit examines Louis XIV
A new exhibit at the Palace of Versailles is fit for a king.
The palace is paying homage to its famous builder, Louis XIV, with the exhibition "Louis XIV, the Man and the King", from Oct. 20, 2009 to Feb. 7, 2010 (www.louisxiv-versailles.fr/).
The exhibition goes beyond Louis XIV's public image to explore his personal tastes.
And for the first time at the Palace of Versailles puts this famous monarch center stage, with over 300 pieces from all around the world, never previously brought together, some of which are being shown in France for the first time since before the Revolution.
The King's public image, shaped by the sovereign himself and his advisors, was continually evolving to embrace the roles expected of him.
But the exhibition also aims to provide an insight into the man behind the monarch by revealing his own personal taste. As a royal patron of the arts, and a royal collector, he was competing against other European sovereigns who were genuine connoisseurs.
Visitors to the exhibition can take the opportunity to fully appreciate Louis XIV's great work by going on to visit the palace and gardens of Versailles (en.chateauversailles.fr/homepage).
Tickets to the palace and the exhibit cost 15 euros per adult. Children under 18 are free.
Source: Château de Versailles
For further information: en.chateauversailles.fr/homepage
Exhibition web site: www.louisxiv-versailles.fr/
To get to Versailles from Paris: There are several trains and buses, the best is the Versailles-Chantiers stage on RER line C. www.ratp.info/informer/anglais/index.php#
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