To mark the 300th anniversary of the death of Louis XIV, the Château of Versailles hosted a soirée costumée in la Galerie des Glaces (Hall of Mirrors). As we walked through the royal gate and up to the marble courtyard, musiciens played and a welcome drink/champagne was served. Once inside, there were baroque dancers performing, aria concerts to attend, baroque dances to learn, and parlor games being played, not to mention the private apartments of the King and Queen & la Galerie des Glaces to stroll through – a very special evening of regal ambiance d’antan!
View France 3 TV coverage: (I appear at 30 sec. climbing stairs in front of the red Cardinal costume) HERE
Attendee’s personal video:
I appear in the dancing excerpt at 3:40 mins. HERE
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How wonderful – what a marvellous occasion! How did you come to be an honoured guest? 🙂
Merci, Alison – it was so special to dress like a courtier in such a luxurious setting!
What a royal shindig, Kim! I’m very jealous. Your gown is gorgeous! ~Theadora
Merci, Theadora – c’est gentil!
trés belle évenément! great event indeed , missed it ::) will be back end of June !!!!
Oui, c’etait une soiree exceptionnelle!
Utterly stunning, such an elegant couple and exquisite costumes. It must have been such an experience. I’m very envious!
Wx
Thanks – why not go with us next time!?
Wow! What an amazing experience!
It truly was a magnificent event – merci!