Louis XIV, one of France's greatest monarchs, sits confidently astride a prancing steed in this gilt-bronze equestrian sculpture. The work is based on the legendary equestrian portrait of the Sun King ...

Equestrian events held at the Palace of Versailles are yet another example of France’s magnificent venues. They'll be hard to ...

To make the Palace of Versailles grounds suitable for Olympic competition, large-scale construction took place at the UNESCO ...

All this and much more is imperturbably told by M. LE ROI about LOUIS XIV., who played with vertigo all his life. The publication of this book is in itself a sign of the times and a mark of progress.

It served as the royal residence for Louis XIV and is renowned for its opulent architecture Originally ... of Chantilly this château known for its beautiful gardens and a vast art collection. The ...

If you’re planning a trip to France this summer, don’t skip Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Perfume Parterre installation ...

Since 1638, August 15 has held a special place in France due to Louis XIII's vow in which he consecrated his kingdom to the Virgin Mary and instituted her celebration. This gesture, reflecting ...

Louis XIV’s widowed mother doted on him ... building campaigns made France one of the most important centers of art in Europe for centuries afterward. In the 1660s, he transformed his father ...

“The Modern Fairies,” the British writer Clare Pollard cleverly animates the art of storytelling and its roots in French history. In the late 17th century, during the ruthless reign of Louis ...

SULLIVAN: In fact, even before there was a palace, the French king, Louis XIII, first built a hunting lodge here, where he'd come to escape the hustle and bustle of court to hunt with his horses ...

The art of modern dressage was founded at the École de Versailles. A bronze statue of Louis XIV on horseback stands at the edge of the Place d’Armes. It was Louis IV who ordered the ...