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French audit cautions Élysée over €475k cost of King Charles dinner

Versailles banquet among lavish spending in 2023 that has plunged president’s office €8m into red

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2024

Time warp: Olympic equestrians make history in Versailles' lavish grounds

The world’s top equestrians seemed to have cantered in from another century as they rode through the pleasure gardens of the Palace of Versailles on Monday, ending a three-day competition combining dressage, cross-country and show-jumping. Bavarian rider Michael Jung won gold in the individual eventing, with France trailing in second…

France 24 · Jul 29, 2024

Olympic riders get a memorable gallop in the sumptuous-looking Versailles Palace gardens

The Palace of Versailles offers equestrian sports one of the most attractive venues of the Paris Olympics

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2024

Admire Versailles's interior decadence from Tectona's contemporary seating

Château de Versailles welcomes Tectona's benches, adding to the French company's long tradition of outfitting some of Europe's most celebrated cultural spaces

Wallpaper · Mar 10, 2024

Jacquemus Gives a Sneak Peek of Some of the Products From Its Upcoming Les Sculptures Collection

Following last year's iconic runway presentation at Versailles, everybody is on the edge of their seats awaiting Jacquemus' next showing.

Fashion Times · Jan 23, 2024

Mother of modelling: how Bethann Hardison got frank about fashion’s racism – and changed the industry for ever

She starred in the Battle of Versailles show in 1973, partied at Studio 54 and became a renowned model agent. Now 80, she has always advocated for respect, recognition and equal pay for Black talent, with a passion and power that could never be ignored

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023

Louvre Museum and Versailles Palace evacuated after bomb threats with France on alert

French police say the Louvre Museum and Versailles Palace evacuated visitors and staff after receiving bomb threats

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023

Versailles Palace, Louvre evacuated after threats as France on high alert following knife attack

The Louvre Museum in Paris and Versailles Palace evacuated visitors and staff Saturday after receiving bomb threats. The government has put France on high security alert after a fatal school stabbing by a suspected extremist.

France 24 · Oct 14, 2023

King Charles III in France: a visit full of symbols past and present

When it comes to symbolism, Britain’s King Charles III’s visit to France is a big deal. Important historic monuments such as the Arc de Triomphe, les Champs Elysées, Château de Versailles are all part of the décor. But other important sites have been included that send a different message, one…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 21, 2023

Watch as King Charles and Queen Camilla attend state banquet at Versailles

Watch as King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive to attend a state banquet in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles, during their state visit to France.

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023