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Schloss Nymphenburg: Amalienburg
Karl had Amalienburg built and named after his wife, Maria Amalia. The Empress enjoyed hunting immensely, and the grounds of Nymphenburg were kept well stocked with pheasants and deer for the royal family to hunt.
Lost’s Favourite Palaces
Along with having been to a few castles, I’ve been to a few palaces, and believe me when I say there are some spectacular examples. These are my top five favourites!
Le Hameau de La Reine
It might surprise you that Maria Antonia herself had this farm built on the grounds of Versailles! Come see what she built, and why!
The Petit Trianon
Come join us as we explore the Petit Trianon, a building in Versailles which, so the story goes, king Louis the 16th had to have permission to enter!
Not Quite Versailles: Other places to Visit!
So I know this is supposed to be July in Versailles but let’s face it, as big as Versailles is, if you’re in France even for a week you’re probably going to want to visit other things. There are a lot of other places… Continue Reading “Not Quite Versailles: Other places to Visit!”
The Grand Trianon
Last week we visited the main halls of Versailles with it’s dazzling halls, murals, and furniture. If you only plan on being in France once in your life, Versailles is not something you want to miss out on. That said, the main hall isn’t… Continue Reading “The Grand Trianon”
July in Versailles
Significant, grand, and bourgeoisie to the max, this month we’re looking at Versailles!
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