https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/ 2024-10-20T06:46:37.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Charles_II.jpg Charles II of Spain by Carreño de Miranda https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame-de-Pompadour.jpg Madame de Pompadour was the matresse-en-Titre to King Louis XV for nearly 20 years. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/xParador_de_Siguenza_2.jpg Parador de Sigüenza https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Queen_Anne_when_Princess_of_Denmark_Willem_Wissing_and_Jan_van_der_Vaardt_1684.jpg Who is the film the Favourite based on? And other questions about The favourite. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie-Antoinettes-Siblings.jpg Marie Antoinette's Siblings https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/achileon500.jpg Achilleion https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/schlossneuschwanstein_jpg.jpg Neuschwanstein Caste https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/versailles500.jpg Versailles https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Dubarry_200.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/gatchina-palace.png 10 Russian palaces you can visit virtually. A virtual visit to the Russian palaces of the Romanovs https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/schonbrunn500.png The habsburg rulers left behind magnificent castles in Austria.The most famous Austrian Palaces are found in Vienna. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Empress_Elisabeth_120.jpg Empress Elisabeth (Sisi) by Winterhalter https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/neuschwanstein500.jpg neuschwanstein https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Ashford_Castle.jpg Ashford Castle https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Versailles_ballroom.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Palais_Coburg_Vienna.jpg A lesser-known but intriguing life story is that of Princess Louise of Belgium, the eldest daughter of King Leopold II of Belgium. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sisi_hiking.jpg Empress Sisi hiking in the mountains https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/House_of_Romanov_2.jpg This romanov family tree covers the historical period of Romanov rule over Russia. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/virtual-palace-tours.png Stuck at home? Why not take Take a Virtual tour of the Palaces of Europe? Virtual tours for Buckingham Palace, Versailles and more. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/500chambord.jpg Chateau de Champbord https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Catherine_aragon.jpg Catherine of Aragon, queen of England from June 1509 until May 1533. She was the first wife of King Henry VIII. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/louise_of_belgium.jpg Louise of Belgium https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Helene_von_Thurn_und_Taxis.jpg Helene, Princess of Thurn and Taxis https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_de_Pompadour.jpg Madame de Pompadour https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/palaces-of-europe.webp palaces of europe https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louis_XIV.jpg Louis XIV by Lefèbvre https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Josephine_de_Beauharnais.jpg Josephine de Beauharnais by Gérard https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/catherine-aragon-500.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_Dubarry.jpg Madame du Barry, the last official mistress of King Louis XV of France and also the last Maitresse en titre of France. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Francis_II_Mary_Stuart.jpg Visit the Best Palace Film Locations throughout Europe. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marieantoinette.jpg Marie Antoinette, born as Archduchess Maria Antonia, married the Dauphin of France (Louis XVI) at the age of 15. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Children_of_Marie_Antoinette.jpg Painting of 2 of the children of Marie Antoinette https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/servants.jpg Famous Palace Residents: Unveiling Europe's Hidden Stories. Royals, servants, visitors, children, and mistresses https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_de_Pompadour_by_Francois_Boucher.jpg Find out wich Palace the Royal Mistresses received from their king, as a reward for their services. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Antoinette.jpg Marie Antoinette https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chillingham_Castle.jpg Chillingham Castle https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_La_Cote_Brantome.jpg Chateau de La Côte https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/loo500.jpg Paleis het Loo https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/jaynegrey500.jpg Lady Jane Grey https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/schonbrunn500.jpg Schonbrun Palace https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Miromesnil.jpg Chateau de Miromesnil https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie-Therese-of-France.png Marie-Thérèse of France, born as Madame Royale, she became prisoner, refugee, Duchess, Dauphine and even Queen of France for about twenty minutes. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/500linderhof.jpg Schloss Linderhof https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hluboka-Castle-500.jpg Hluboká Castle https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/10-Russian-palaces-you-can-visit-virtually.html 2024-05-04T16:40:18.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Malbork_Castle.jpg What are the Largest Castles in Europe? These incredible castles are competing for the title. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Petrovsky-Palace.png Petrovsky Palace is a boutique hotel, originally built for Catherine the Great https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/virtual-palace-tours.png Stuck at home? Why not take Take a Virtual tour of the Palaces of Europe? Virtual tours for Buckingham Palace, Versailles and more. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/russian-palace-tours.png https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hampton-Court-Palace.jpg Explore the rich history of Hampton Court Palace, a must-see for anyone interested in British history, culture, and architecture. Discover the stories of King Henry VIII and his six wives. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/schonbrunn500.png The habsburg rulers left behind magnificent castles in Austria.The most famous Austrian Palaces are found in Vienna. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/gatchina-palace.png Gatchina Palace was built for Count Grigori Grigoryevich Orlov. He was the favourite of Catherine the Great who helped her during the coup that overthrew Peter III of Russia. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/About-me.html 2025-05-13T17:32:11.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/04versailles-garden.jpg versailles garden https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Achilleion_statue.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/Achilleion.html 2024-09-24T09:56:01.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Franz_Joseph_of_Austria_1851.jpg Dive into the tumultuous life of Franz Joseph 1 of Austria, a man of power, passion, and tragedy, as you binge-watch The Empress on Netflix. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Helene.jpg Duchess Helene, sister of Empress Sisi, became Hereditary Princess of Thurn and Taxis instead of Empress of Austria https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Achilleion_400_03.jpg A photo from a lower perspective looking up the Achilleion's main staircase, with a grand chandelier visible in the distance, creating a sense of following in Empress Sisi's footsteps. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Achilleion_400_08.jpg Statue of the wounded Achilles at the gardens of Achilleion Palace https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Achilleion_400_09.jpg A towering statue of Achilles, sculpted in a triumphant pose, dominates the gardens of the Achilleion Palace. Made of iron and bronze, this statue reflects the preference of Kaiser Wilhelm II, who replaced an earlier sculpture depicting the wounded Achilles. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Achilleion_400_11.jpg The entrance gate to Achilleion palace https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Empress_Elizabeth_Georg_Raab.png Discover the beauty secrets of empress Sisi. Learn her peculiar skincare, hair care, and lifestyle habits. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/sissi.jpg Empress Elisabeth of Austria https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Achilleion_400_01.jpg A close-up view of a cracked mirror in Empress Sisi's bedroom at the Achilleion Palace. The reflection shows the writer. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Achilleion_400_10.jpg Statues from Greek mythology in the Achilleion garden https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sisi_1863.jpg Empress Sisi, born as Elisabeth of Bavaria, married Franz josep I in 1854. Pictured as a fary tale in the famous Sissi Film, the real life of the Empress of Austria was not a bed of roses. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Achilleion_400_13.jpg Achilleion Palace, Corfu https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Achilleion_400_04.jpg A doorway framed by ornately decorated walls offers a view of the Achilleion Palace's grand staircase. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/Bonaparte-Family.html 2024-05-06T18:16:45.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hortense_de_beauharnais.jpg Hortense de Beauharnais had a tumultuous life. It reads like a book, you wouldn't believe this all happened to one person, but it's all true. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/palazzo-bella.webp Explore the historic Palazzo Bella on Isola Bella, Italy, a stunning palace set on the tranquil waters of Lake Maggiore. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Eugene_de_beauharnais.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_Napoleon_Bonaparte.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Josephine_de_beuharnais_by_Massot.jpg Josephine de Beauharnais was the first wife of the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_Hortense_de_beauharnais.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_Joesphine_de_Beuharnais.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_Joseph_Bonaparte.png https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_louis-bonaparte.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_Elisa_Bonaparte.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_letitia_bonaparte.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Bonaparte_family.jpg The whole imperial family is complete at the wedding of Jerome Bonaparte and Catherine of Wurttemberg, painted by Jean-Baptiste Regnault (1754-1829) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_Jerome_Bonaparte.png https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_Lucien_Bonaparte.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_Pauline_Bonaparte_princesse_Borghese.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_Caroline_Bonaparte.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/Buy-sisi-dress.html 2024-05-18T08:42:27.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Antoinette_barbie.png A list of the Marie Antoinette Barbie, and 10 more breathtaking royal Barbie dolls. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Winterhalter_Elisabeth.jpg Empress Elisabeth of Austria, painting by Winterhalter https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Empress_Elizabeth_Georg_Raab.png Discover the beauty secrets of empress Sisi. Learn her peculiar skincare, hair care, and lifestyle habits. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/marie-antoinettes_chambers.jpg Feast your eyes on Marie Antoinette's dress, or buy one for yourself! https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sissi_by_Georg_Raab_1877.jpg Empress Elisabeth in 1879, by George Raab. She is wearing a bustle dress. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/sisi-dress-patterns.png Make your own Sisi dress, with these lovely patterns! https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/Charles-II-of-Spain.html 2024-03-25T19:12:27.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Philip_II_of_Spain.jpg Philip II of Spain by Sofonisba Anguissola https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hortense_de_beauharnais.jpg Hortense de Beauharnais had a tumultuous life. It reads like a book, you wouldn't believe this all happened to one person, but it's all true. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Louise_dOrleans.jpg Marie Louise d'Orléans, first wife of Charles II of Spain https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Maria_Anna_of_Spain.jpg Maria Anna of Spain (18 August 1606 – 13 May 1646), grandmother and aunt of Charles II https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Ferdinand_III.jpg Ferdinand III (13 July 1608 – 2 April 1657) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Isabella_of_Portugal.jpg Isabella of Portugal by Titian https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Charles_II_of_Spain.jpg "Charles II of Spain" by Juan Carreño De Miranda, ca 1650 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Charles_II_Spain.jpg Charles II of Spain, the last of the Spanish Hapsburgs https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Emperor_charles_v.jpg Emperor Charles V by Juan Pantoja de la Cruz https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/spanish_habsburgs_1.jpg Family tree of the Spanish Habsburgs https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Catherine_aragon.jpg Catherine of Aragon, queen of England from June 1509 until May 1533. She was the first wife of King Henry VIII. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Franz_Joseph_of_Austria_1851.jpg Dive into the tumultuous life of Franz Joseph 1 of Austria, a man of power, passion, and tragedy, as you binge-watch The Empress on Netflix. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Maria_Anna_of_Neuburg.jpg Maria Anna of Neuburg, second wife of Charles II of Spain https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Philip_IV_of_Spain.jpg Philip IV of Spain https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Margarita_of_Austria.jpg Margaret of Austria https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Philip_III_of_Spain.jpg Philip III of Spain https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/spanish-habsburgs.jpg The Spanish Habsburg family tree shows the uncle-niece and cousin marriages that would lead to their extinction. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Maria_Anna_de_Austria.jpg Mariana of Austria, Queen of Spain, mother of Charles II of Spain https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Anne_of_Austria.jpg Anne of Austria, Queen of spain. By Alonso Sánchez Coello https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/Chateau-de-Champs-sur-Marne.html 2025-05-13T18:15:55.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Charlemagne_by_Durer.jpg French Monarchs and Castles: Discover the lives of France's kings, queens, and their magnificent castles. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Champs.jpg Château_de_Champs.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Fontainebleau_front.jpg Chateau de Fontainebleau has been continuously inhabited by French royals for eight centuries. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_de_Pompadour_by_Francois_Boucher.jpg Madame de Pompadour, mistress of King Louis XV https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Grande_Mademoiselle.jpg Saint Fargeau Castle is where Anne-Marie-Louise D'Orleans, cousin of LouisXIV, went when she was banished from court. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Champs-sur-Marne.jpg Château de Champs-sur-Marne https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Versailles_palace_054.jpg The Palace of Versailles, undoubtedly one of the most famous royal residences of the world, where three French kings and their queens lived during more than 100 years. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/Chateau-de-Fontainebleau.html 2020-06-17T17:09:13.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Mercure_Royal_Fontainebleau.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/marie-antoinettes_chambers.jpg Feast your eyes on Marie Antoinette's dress, or buy one for yourself! https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Fontainebleau_with_gardens_400.jpg View on the gardens of Chateau de Fontainebleau https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_de_Pompadour_by_Francois_Boucher.jpg The Château de Champs-sur-Marne is a stunning neoclassical palace located just outside of Paris. It is known for its elegant architecture, beautiful gardens, and rich history. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Fontainebleau_throne.jpg Throneroom of Napoleon, Fontainebleau https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/fontainebleau_palace_napoleon_bedroom.jpg Bedroom of Napoleon I, Fontainebleau Palace https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Fontainebleau_Pius.jpg Bedroom of Pope Pius VII, Chateau de Fontainebleau https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Fontainebleau_Queens_bedroom.png Queen's bedroom, Fontainebleau https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/the_reception_of_the_siamese_ambassadors_at_fontainebleau_by_jean_leon_gerome_400.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_Versailles_petit_appartement_Reine_cabinet_meridienne_sofa.jpg Let's take a look in Marie Antoinette's bedroom. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/fontainebleau_palace_gallery_of_henry_ii.jpg Gallery of Henry II at Fontainebleau Palace https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/La_Rotonde_77.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Fontainebleau_Diane_Galery.jpg Diana Gallery, Chateau de Fontainebleau https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Charlemagne_by_Durer.jpg French Monarchs and Castles: Discover the lives of France's kings, queens, and their magnificent castles. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Antoinette_barbie.png A list of the Marie Antoinette Barbie, and 10 more breathtaking royal Barbie dolls. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Yourte_Nomade_Lodge.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Fontainebleau_front.jpg Peace and serenity at Chateau de Fontainebleau https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Napoleon_abdication_at_Fontainebleau_by_Bouchot.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/Duchess-Helene.html 2024-11-10T15:27:35.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Franz_Joseph_of_Austria_1851.jpg Dive into the tumultuous life of Franz Joseph 1 of Austria, a man of power, passion, and tragedy, as you binge-watch The Empress on Netflix. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Duchess_Helene_in_Bavaria_with_family.jpg Helene and Maximillian of Thurn und Taxis with 2 of their children https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Helene.jpg Still from the SISSI movie, showing Helene, while Franz Joseph gives Sisi red roses https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Regensburg_panorama.jpg Vieuw of Regensburg from accross the river https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Helene_and_Sisi.jpg Hélène and Sisi https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Helene_wedding_dress.jpg Helene Duchess in Bavaria, Princess of Thurn and Taxis, in her wedding dress https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Maximilian_Anton_Lamoral.jpg Photograph of Maximilian Anton Lamoral, 7th Prince of Thurn and Taxis https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Empress_Elizabeth_Georg_Raab.png Discover the beauty secrets of empress Sisi. Learn her peculiar skincare, hair care, and lifestyle habits. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Albert_von_Thurn_und_Taxis.jpg Albert II, the 12th Prince of Thurn und Taxis https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/regensburg.png View of Regensburg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sisi_1863.jpg Empress Sisi, born as Elisabeth of Bavaria, married Franz josep I in 1854. Pictured as a fary tale in the famous Sissi Film, the real life of the Empress of Austria was not a bed of roses. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Park-Hotel_Maximilian_Regensburg.jpg Facacade of the Park Hotel Maximilian https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Achilleion_400_13.jpg Corfu's Empress Elisabeth's Palace: The Achilleion Palace. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Helene_of_Bavaria_Princess_of_Thurn_and_Taxis.jpg Photgraph of duchess Helene in Bavaria https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/Dutch-castle-hotels.html 2020-02-17T18:25:58.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/t_loo03_2.jpg Come an visit the stunning former Royal Paleis Het Loo in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Paleis_Stadhouderlijk_Hof.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Geulzicht.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Duin-Kruidberg.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Parador_de_Siguenza_2.jpg Lodging at King Arthur's Castle. History and myths come to life in these stunning castle hotels. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Kasteel_Huis_Bergh.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/oud-poelgeest.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_De_Marcay.jpg Spending the night in a castle doesn't have to be expensive! There are possibilities for castle vacations for everone’s budget and wishes. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/kasteel_terworm.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hotel_du_Chateau_de_Cabrieres.jpg A list of French Castle Hotels for less than EUR 100 per night! This list proofs that a night in a castle doesn't have to be expensive. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Kasteel_Kerckebosch.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/French-castles.html 2024-09-29T12:39:14.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/hotel-taschenbergpalais-kempinski.jpg European castle hotels can be found in all regions and for all budgets. Experience sleeping like royals in one of these fine hotels. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/King_Hugh_capet.jpg King Hugh Capet (c. 941 – 24 October 996) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Dubarry_200.jpg Madame du Barry https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Children_of_Marie_Antoinette.jpg The children of Marie Antoinette https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Saint_Fargeau.jpg Saint Fargeau Castle https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Parador_de_Siguenza_2.jpg Lodging at King Arthur's Castle. History and myths come to life in these stunning castle hotels. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_de_Pompadour_by_Francois_Boucher.jpg The Château de Champs-sur-Marne is a stunning neoclassical palace located just outside of Paris. It is known for its elegant architecture, beautiful gardens, and rich history. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Fontainebleau_200.jpg Chateau de Fontainebleau https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_De_Marcay.jpg Find the best castle hotels in the Loire Valley in France. Spend your holiday like the royals did. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Maintenon_120.jpg Chateau de Malmaison https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hotel_du_Chateau_de_Cabrieres.jpg A list of French Castle Hotels for less than EUR 100 per night! This list proofs that a night in a castle doesn't have to be expensive. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Antoinette.jpg Marie Antoinette, painted by Le Brun in 1788 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/chateaudisenbourg_exterieure.jpg On the Alsace wine route you will come across the beautiful atmospheric castle hotel Chateau d'Isenbourg in Rouffach. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Grande_Mademoiselle.jpg Saint Fargeau Castle is where Anne-Marie-Louise D'Orleans, cousin of LouisXIV, went when she was banished from court. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Versailles_palace_054.jpg The Palace of Versailles, undoubtedly one of the most famous royal residences of the world, where three French kings and their queens lived during more than 100 years. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_de_Pompadour.jpg Madame de Pompadour https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Charlemagne_by_Durer.jpg Charlemagne, also known as Charles I and Charles the Great https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Chenonceau_120.jpg Palaces of the Loire Valley https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Malmaison_120.jpg Chateau de Malmaison https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louis_XIV.jpg Louis XIV https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Fontainebleau_front.jpg Chateau de Fontainebleau has been continuously inhabited by French royals for eight centuries. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/800px-Versailles_Palace.jpg Palace of Versailles https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/chenonceau.jpg One of the most famous palaces of the Loire Valley is Chateau de chenonceau, a real Gril Power Palace! https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Josephine_de_Beauharnais.jpg Josephine de Beauharnais https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/German-palaces.html 2020-02-24T07:58:28.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Schloss_Sanssouci_120.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Burg_Eltz_from_above.jpg Eltz Castle, a fairytale castle in the hills above the Moselle River in Germany is well worth a visit. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Schloss_Charlottenburg_120.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Dresden_Zwinger_120.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Schloss_Herrenchiemsee_Sun_King_portrait.jpg Schloss Herrenchiemsee is a palace build by king Ludwig II located on the island Chiemsee. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Colditz_Castle.jpg Colditz Castle https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/schoss_herrenchiemsee_120.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Schloss_Moritzburg_120.jpg Schloss Moritzburg, tour from Dresden https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Schloss_Lichtenstein_120.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Orangerieschloss_120.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Schloss_Ludwigsburg.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/neuschwanstein.jpg Schloss Neuschwanstein is the fairy tale castle build by King Ludwig II of Bavaria. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/800px-SchlossNeuschwanstein.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/schloss_linderhof.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Koenigstein_120.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Albrechtsburg_120.jpg Albrechtsburg in Meissen https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/German_Confederation.png https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/Hampton-Court-Palace.html 2024-05-13T18:18:07.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Catherine_aragon.jpg Catherine of Aragon, queen of England from June 1509 until May 1533. She was the first wife of King Henry VIII. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_de_Pompadour_by_Francois_Boucher.jpg Find out wich Palace the Royal Mistresses received from their king, as a reward for their services. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Francis_II_Mary_Stuart.jpg Visit the Best Palace Film Locations throughout Europe. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/HAsymbol.jpg HA symbol https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/schonbrunn500.png The habsburg rulers left behind magnificent castles in Austria.The most famous Austrian Palaces are found in Vienna. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hampton_Court_Gate.jpg Hampton gate https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hampton-Court-Palace.jpg Hampton pin https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/Irma-Sztaray.html 2024-05-24T17:18:14.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Le_Grand_Condee_1674.jpg Life in Versailles Palace, surrounded by luxury the Royal Family had no privacy whatsoever. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/vienna-hofburg_palace.jpg The Hofburg Palace in the Centre of Vienna, was the bastion of the House of Habsburg monarchs of Austria for more than six centuries. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Dianatempel_Laxenburg_250.jpg Schloss Laxenburg is a vast complex holding a park, the "Franzensburg" and the "Blue Court". https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/empress-elisabeth.jpg Empress Elisabeth the day before her death https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hotel_beau_rivage.jpg Hotel Beau Rivage https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/irma-sztaray.jpg Irma Sztaray https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/steamship-Geneve.jpg The steamship “Genève” on which Empress Elisabeth died is still afloat today ©palaces-of-europe. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/family-von-Sachsen-Coburg.jpg Fmailie von Sachsen-Coburg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sisi_1863.jpg Empress Sisi, born as Elisabeth of Bavaria, married Franz josep I in 1854. Pictured as a fary tale in the famous Sissi Film, the real life of the Empress of Austria was not a bed of roses. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/Joseph-Bonaparte.html 2020-05-30T18:03:38.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Helene.jpg Duchess Helene, sister of Empress Sisi, became Hereditary Princess of Thurn and Taxis instead of Empress of Austria https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie-Antoinette_children.png The Children of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI had no happy childhood. The story of the lost dauphin of France, Louis XVII according to the royalists, is horrible. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hortense_de_beauharnais.jpg Hortense de Beauharnais had a tumultuous life. It reads like a book, you wouldn't believe this all happened to one person, but it's all true. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/palazzo-bella.webp Explore the historic Palazzo Bella on Isola Bella, Italy, a stunning palace set on the tranquil waters of Lake Maggiore. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/The_Signing_of_the_Treaty_of_Mortefontaine.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Julie_Clary.jpg Julie Clary, wife of Joseph Bonaparte, with her two daughters https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Joseph_Bonaparte.jpg Joseph Bonaparte, the elder brother of Napoleon https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Park-Hotel_Maximilian_Regensburg.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madrid_Palacio_Real.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/Kasteel-de-Haar.html 2020-05-16T08:41:55.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/t_loo03_2.jpg Come an visit the stunning former Royal Paleis Het Loo in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/King_Willem-Alexander_and_Queen_Maxima.jpg The Kingdom of the Netherlands is ruled by king Willem Alexander. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/castle-3133166_1280.jpg The Haar Castle. The big castle to the right, and the Chatelet to the left. They are joined by a small walkway. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/haar_ruine.jpg Baron Van Zuylen Van Nijevelt, Cuypers and others visit the ruins of Kasteel de haar, 1893, foto: E.A. van Blitz, collectie NAi https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Kasteel_de_Haar_interieur_34.jpg The bedroom of the Baron. Foto: By Arjandb (Own work) via Wikimedia https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Dam_Square_1650.jpg Het Paleis op de Dam, the Royal Palace of Amsterdam, is the official reception Palace of the Royal House of the Netherlands https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Kasteel_de_Haar_interieur_25.jpg The bedroom of the Baroness. Foto: By Arjandb (Own work) via Wikimedia https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/kitchen_kasteel_de_haar.jpg Kitschen at Kasteel de Haar. Foto: Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed via Wikimedia Commons https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/kasteel_de_haar_luchtfoto.jpg kasteel de Haar (De haar Castle) in Haarzuilen https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Rose_garden_de_haar.jpg Kasteel de Haar- column in memory of Hélin (1888-1912), the eldest son of the Baron https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Muiderslot_400.jpg The Muiderslot is a medieval castle in the town of Muiden, 15 minutes from Amsterdam. Visit Muiderslot from Amsterdam by car, train, bus, boat or bicycle. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/Lucien-Bonaparte.html 2024-05-06T16:11:12.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Helene.jpg Duchess Helene, sister of Empress Sisi, became Hereditary Princess of Thurn and Taxis instead of Empress of Austria https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie-Antoinette_children.png The Children of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI had no happy childhood. The story of the lost dauphin of France, Louis XVII according to the royalists, is horrible. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hortense_de_beauharnais.jpg Hortense de Beauharnais had a tumultuous life. It reads like a book, you wouldn't believe this all happened to one person, but it's all true. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Lucien_Bonaparte.jpg Lucien Bonaparte, younger brother of Napoleon https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/palazzo-bella.webp Explore the historic Palazzo Bella on Isola Bella, Italy, a stunning palace set on the tranquil waters of Lake Maggiore. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Le_Buche.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Christine_Boyer.jpg Christine_Boyer, first wife of Lucien Bonaparte https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Lucien_Alaxandrine.jpg Double portrait of Lucien and Alexandrine Bonaparte. The painter, Guillaume Guillon Lethière called it "The Sleep of Venus" https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Castello_dell_Abbadia.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/Marie-Antoinette-dress.html 2024-09-23T13:15:18.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Winterhalter_Elisabeth.jpg Buy your own Sisi dress, Victorian, 18th and 19th century dresses for sale. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Antoinette_barbie.png A list of the Marie Antoinette Barbie, and 10 more breathtaking royal Barbie dolls. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Empress_Elizabeth_Georg_Raab.png Discover the beauty secrets of empress Sisi. Learn her peculiar skincare, hair care, and lifestyle habits. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/marie-antoinettes_chambers.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/sisi-dress-patterns.png Make your own Sisi dress, with these lovely patterns! https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/Marie-Antoinette.html 2024-02-25T11:36:06.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/visit_Max.jpg Archduke Maximilian Franz of Austria visit https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/birth_of_Louis_Xavier_Francoi400.jpg birth of Louis Xavier de France https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame-de-Pompadour.jpg Madame de Pompadour was the matresse-en-Titre to King Louis XV for nearly 20 years. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louis_XIV_of_France_and_his_family.jpg For more than a century three Bourbon kings of France resided in Versailles Palace. The genealogy of the house of Bourbon from Louis XIV till Louis XVI you can find here. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/marie-antoinettes_chambers.jpg Feast your eyes on Marie Antoinette's dress, or buy one for yourself! https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Queen_Anne_when_Princess_of_Denmark_Willem_Wissing_and_Jan_van_der_Vaardt_1684.jpg Who is the film the Favourite based on? And other questions about The favourite. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/funerary_monument_marie_antoinette_louis_xvi_300.jpg Funerary monument of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI at the basilica of Saint-Denis https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Replica_of_Marie_Antoinettes_Cell_at_Conciergerie_300.jpg Replica of Marie Antoinette's Cell https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Antoinette_imprisoned_at_the_Temple_250.jpg Marie Antoinette https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Palais_Coburg_Vienna.jpg A lesser-known but intriguing life story is that of Princess Louise of Belgium, the eldest daughter of King Leopold II of Belgium. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Katherine_Howard.jpg A list of things that you may not have heard about Catherine Howard, queen of England. Beheaded just like her cousin of Anne Boleyn. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/House_of_Romanov_2.jpg This romanov family tree covers the historical period of Romanov rule over Russia. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Franz_Joseph_of_Austria_1851.jpg Dive into the tumultuous life of Franz Joseph 1 of Austria, a man of power, passion, and tragedy, as you binge-watch The Empress on Netflix. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Catherine_aragon.jpg Catherine of Aragon, queen of England from June 1509 until May 1533. She was the first wife of King Henry VIII. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_Versailles_petit_appartement_Reine_cabinet_meridienne_sofa.jpg Let's take a look in Marie Antoinette's bedroom. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hans_Axel_von_Fersen.jpg Hans Axel von Fersen https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Antoinettes_Estate_Petit_Trianon.jpg Marie Antoinette's Estate is a quiet haven, compared to the crowded Palace of Versailles, now as well as in Marie Antoinette's time. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Arrest_of_Louis_XVI_and_his_family_in_Varennes_1791_400.jpg Varennes, 1791 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Antoinette_barbie.png A list of the Marie Antoinette Barbie, and 10 more breathtaking royal Barbie dolls. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Archduchess_Maria_Antonia_at_the_age_of_12_250.jpg Archduchess Maria Antonia by Martin van Meytens https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Antoinette_soiree_200.jpg Marie Antoinette at Versailles Palace. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Fontainebleau_front.jpg Chateau de Fontainebleau has been continuously inhabited by French royals for eight centuries. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_Dubarry.jpg Madame du Barry, the last official mistress of King Louis XV of France and also the last Maitresse en titre of France. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie-Antoinette_children.png The Children of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI had no happy childhood. The story of the lost dauphin of France, Louis XVII according to the royalists, is horrible. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hortense_de_beauharnais.jpg Hortense de Beauharnais had a tumultuous life. It reads like a book, you wouldn't believe this all happened to one person, but it's all true. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marieantoinette.jpg marieantoinette https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/louis-xiv-sun_king.jpg King Louis XIV of French, the Sun King, is known for his exorbitant Court and spectacular events at his palace of Versailles. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Charles_II_of_Spain.jpg Charles II of Spain was the last king of Spain from the Habsburg dynasty. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Josephine_de_beuharnais_by_Massot.jpg Josephine de Beauharnais was the first wife of the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/servants.jpg Famous Palace Residents: Unveiling Europe's Hidden Stories. Royals, servants, visitors, children, and mistresses https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Antoinette_Children.jpg The eldest children of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette; Princess Marie Thérèse and Louis Joseph Xavier of France, Dauphin of France https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Antoinette_in_1769.jpg Time to kill? Watch a Marie Antoinette film as the one written and directed by Sofia Coppola. Kirsten Dunst as Marie Antoinette, Versailles Palace as itself, simply gorgeous! https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louis_XVI_and_Marie_Antoinette_with_their_Children_at_Versailles_1789.jpg Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette and their Children by Gyula Benczur https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Presentation_of_the_portrait_of_Maria_Antonia_of_Austria400.jpg The presentation of Maria Antonia's portrait at the court of Versailles. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Robert_dudley_1565.jpg Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie-Therese-of-France.png Marie-Thérèse of France, born as Madame Royale, she became prisoner, refugee, Duchess, Dauphine and even Queen of France for about twenty minutes. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/Marie-Antoinettes-Siblings.html 2024-03-25T19:04:29.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/1.8AFerdinand_Duke_of_Parma_200.jpg Ferdinand, Duke of Parma (20 January 1751 – 9 October 1802) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/1.10Archduchess_Maria_Karolina_200.jpg Archduchess Maria Karolina (17 September 1748) died in infancy https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie-Antoinette_children.png The Children of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI had no happy childhood. The story of the lost dauphin of France, Louis XVII according to the royalists, is horrible. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/1.13Archduchess_Maria_Karolina_200.jpg Archduchess Maria Carolina (13 August 1752 - 8 September 1814) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/vienna-hofburg_palace.jpg The Hofburg Palace in the Centre of Vienna, was the bastion of the House of Habsburg monarchs of Austria for more than six centuries. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Dianatempel_Laxenburg_250.jpg Schloss Laxenburg is a vast complex holding a park, the "Franzensburg" and the "Blue Court". https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/1.9aMaria_Luisa_of_Spain_200.jpg Infanta Maria Luisa of Spain (24 November 1745 – 15 May 1792) Holy Roman Empress https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/1.11Johanna_Gabriele_200.jpg Archduchess Maria Johanna Gabriela (4 February 1750 - 23 December 1762) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/1.14Archduke_Ferdinand_200.jpg Archduke Ferdinand (1 June 1754 -24 December 1806) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/1.12Maria_Josepha_200.jpg Archduchess Maria Josepha (19 March 1751 -15 October 1767) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Francis_I_Maria_Theresa_and_eleven_children.jpg The imperial family in 1754, painted by Martin van Meytens. Francis and Maria Theresa with eleven children. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/1.1Archduchess_Maria_Anne_200.jpg Archduchess Maria Anna (6 October 1738 -19 November 1789) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Palais_Coburg_Vienna.jpg A lesser-known but intriguing life story is that of Princess Louise of Belgium, the eldest daughter of King Leopold II of Belgium. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/1.9Peter_Leopold_and_emperor_Joseph_II.jpg Grand Duke Leopold of Tuscany with his brother Emperor Joseph II in 1769 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/1.16Archduke_Maximilian_Franz_200.jpg Archduke Maximilian Franz (8 December 1756-27 June 1801) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/1.15aKing_Louis_XVI_200.jpg Louis-Auguste, Dauphin of France (23 August 1754 – 21 January 1793) From 1774 King Louis XVI of France https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/1.13bKing_Ferdinand_I_of_the_Two_Sicilies_200.jpg King Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies (12 January 1751 – 4 January 1825) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Empress_Maria_Theresia.png Empress Maria Theresa, the only female ruler of the Habsburg dynasty. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/1.5aPrince_Albert_of_Saxony_200.jpg Prince Albert of Saxony, Duke of Teschen (11 July 1738 – 10 February 1822) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/1.8Archduchess_Maria_Amalia_200.jpg Archduchess Maria Amalia (26 February 1746 -9 October 1802) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/1.9Archduke_Peter_Leopold_200.jpg Archduke Peter Leopold (5 May 1747-1 March 1792) From 1765 Grand Duke of Tuscany and then Holy Roman Emperor Leopold II in 1790. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/1.4Archduke_Josef_200.jpg Archduke Josef (13 March 1741-20 February 1790) From 1765 Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/1.6Archduchess_Maria_Elisabeth_200.jpg Archduchess Maria Elisabeth (13 August 1743 - 22 September 1808) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/1.7Archduke_Karl_Josef_200.jpg Archduke Karl Josef (1 February 1745- 18 January 1761) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Kaiservilla.jpg The kaiservilla in Bad Ischl was the summer residence of Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/1.14aMaria_Beatrice_dEste_200.jpg Maria Beatrice d'Este (7 April 1750 – 14 November 1829) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/1.4.b_Maria_Josepha_200.jpg Maria Josepha of Bavaria (30 March 1739 – 28 May 1767) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/1.4.a_Princess_Isabella_of_Parma_200.jpg Princess Isabella of Parma (31 December 1741 – 27 November 1763) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/1.15Archduchess_Maria_Antonia_200.jpg Archduchess Maria Antonia (2 November 1755- executed 16 October 1793) From 1774 Queen Consort Marie Antoinette of France https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/1.5Archduchess_Maria_Christina_200.jpg Archduchess Maria Christina (13 May 1742 - 24 June 1798) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/On-the-trail-of-Empress-Sisi.html 2020-02-13T18:13:00.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sisi_at_villa_paula.jpg Sisi and her entourage at Villa Paula in Zandvoort, the Netherlands https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/empress-elisabeth.jpg Last picture of Empress Elisabeth (left) taken at Territet a few days before she was assassinated https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/schonbrunn500.png Schonbrunn Palace, Vienna https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Achilleion_400_11.jpg The entrance of the Achileion Palace https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sisi_balcony_kaiservilla.jpg Sisi on the Balcony of the Kaiservilla https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/The_Austrian_Imperial_family_in_Goddollo.jpg Franz-Joseph, Elisabeth and their children in the garden of the Royal Palace of Gödöllö https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sisi_hiking.jpg Empress Elisabeth hiking in the mountains https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Reids_Palace.jpg Empress Elisabeth of Austria was a guest at Reid's Palace for various weeks in 1893–1894. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/royal_palace_of_Goddollo.jpg Royal palace of Gödöllö (by Civertan) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Helene.jpg Duchess Helene, sister of Empress Sisi, became Hereditary Princess of Thurn and Taxis instead of Empress of Austria https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Franz_Joseph_of_Austria_1851.jpg Dive into the tumultuous life of Franz Joseph 1 of Austria, a man of power, passion, and tragedy, as you binge-watch The Empress on Netflix. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hotel_beau_rivage.jpg Hotel Beau Rivage in Geneva. Empress Elsabeth dies here September 10th, 1898 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Gustav_Knut_und_Romy_Schneider.jpg Gustav Knut and Romy Schneider as Sissi and her father in the film. On the background is lake Fuschl, acting as Lake Starnberg in Bavaria. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/vienna.png https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Sassetot.png Chateau of Sassetot-le-Mauconduits, also known as Château de Sissi https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sisi_1863.jpg Empress Sisi, born as Elisabeth of Bavaria, married Franz josep I in 1854. Pictured as a fary tale in the famous Sissi Film, the real life of the Empress of Austria was not a bed of roses. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Achilleion_400_13.jpg Corfu's Empress Elisabeth's Palace: The Achilleion Palace. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/Privacy-Policy.html 2024-05-08T16:41:26.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/Sisis-dresses.html 2021-10-16T13:11:06.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sissi_coronationan_dress7.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/sisi_weddingdress_4.jpg Priest's mantle, holding the silver embroidery of Empress Elisabeth's wedding gown https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/empress-elisabeth.jpg Last known photograph taken of Empress Elisabeth 1898 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/sissi_film_corontaion_dress.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/sisi_1890_Blue_dress.jpg Sisi's blue Corfu dress https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/dolphin_red.jpg Red label with the crowned dolphin, used for the Corfu wardrobe of Empress Elisabeth of Austria https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/sisi_1867_coronation_dress8.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/sisi_weddingdress_3.jpg Kaiserin Elisabeth von Österreich, Herzogin in Bayern", by Franz Schrotzberg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Franz_Joseph_of_Austria_1851.jpg Dive into the tumultuous life of Franz Joseph 1 of Austria, a man of power, passion, and tragedy, as you binge-watch The Empress on Netflix. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Helene.jpg Duchess Helene, sister of Empress Sisi, became Hereditary Princess of Thurn and Taxis instead of Empress of Austria https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sissi_1853.jpg First photograph ever taken from Elisabeth of Bavaria, 1853 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sisi_1897.jpg Empress Elisabeth 1897 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/dolphin_blue.jpg Blue label with the crowned dolphin, used for the Corfu wardrobe of Empress Elisabeth of Austria https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sisi_1890_summerdress_2.jpg Sisi's pink Corfu dress https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/sisi_1867_coronation_dress2.jpg Sisi’s Hungarian coronation dress, Photograph by Emil Rabending https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/sisi_1867_coronation_dress9.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/sisi_1890_summerdress_1.jpg Sisi's pink Corfu dress https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sisi_1867_Raberding.jpg Sisi in 1867 with her dog Shadow, by Emil Raberding https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/sisi_1854_wedding.jpg Wedding dress Empress Elisabeth according to the "Journal de Mode et d'Arts" 1854 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sisi_wedding_train.jpg Train of Sisi's wedding dress © Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/sisi_1867_coronation_dress1.jpg Sisi’s Hungarian coronation dress https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/sisi_weddingdress_1.jpg Wedding Franz-Joseph and Elisabeth, from the 'Stadtchronik Wien' https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/sisi_1885_black_court_dress.jpg Black court dress of Empress Elisabeth Vienna 1885. The company name of the Court seamstress Fanny Scheiner is woven in the belt strap of the dress. (Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/sisi_weddingdress.jpg Postcard “Elisabeth, Kaiserin von Osterreich im Brautkleid” https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sisi_1863.jpg Empress Sisi, born as Elisabeth of Bavaria, married Franz josep I in 1854. Pictured as a fary tale in the famous Sissi Film, the real life of the Empress of Austria was not a bed of roses. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/sisi_1867_coronation_dress7.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Achilleion_400_13.jpg Corfu's Empress Elisabeth's Palace: The Achilleion Palace. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/Tours-and-tickets.html 2024-05-06T17:48:20.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Schloss_Sanssouci_120.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/belvedere_120.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Palace_of_pena_120.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/800px-Versailles_Palace.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/doge_palace_120.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/schonbrunn.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Prague_castle_120.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/Tudor-dress.html 2024-05-06T18:02:14.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Jane_Seymour_english_hood.png Jane Seymour, wearing an English Hood with one of the veils pinned up https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/tudor_dress_1.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/tudor_dress_4.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chemise_cuffs.png https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Elizabeth_I_wearing_french_hood.png Elisabeth I as a princess, wearing a French hood https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chemise_neckline.png https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Empress_Elizabeth_Georg_Raab.png Discover the beauty secrets of empress Sisi. Learn her peculiar skincare, hair care, and lifestyle habits. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/margaret_tudor.png Margaret Tudor https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/tudor_dress_5.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Tudor_Family_Tree.png The House of Tudor ruled England from 1485 to 1603. Find out where Henry VIII is in the Tudor family tree. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/fake_sleeve.png Fore-sleeves were separate stand-alone pieces of a Tudor outfit. Gaps in the sleeves allow for the chemise to be visible https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Catherine_aragon.jpg Catherine of Aragon, queen of England from June 1509 until May 1533. She was the first wife of King Henry VIII. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Catherine_Howard.jpg Catherine Howard https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Elizabeth_I_when_a_Princess.jpg Elisabeth I when still a Princess https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/tudor_dress_3.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Catherine_Parr.jpg Catherine Parr, the sixth wife of Henry VIII, the one that survived! Portrait by Master John https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/kirtle.png Kirtle and girdle. The girdle contains tiny vases, which could have contained sents https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Streathamladyjayne.jpg Lady Jane Grey, the Nine Days'Queen was Queen of England and Ireland from 10 July until 19 July 1553. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/tudor_dress_2.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/Virtual-tour-of-the-Palaces-of-Europe.html 2024-05-06T18:14:22.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_de_Pompadour_by_Francois_Boucher.jpg Find out wich Palace the Royal Mistresses received from their king, as a reward for their services. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Francis_II_Mary_Stuart.jpg Visit the Best Palace Film Locations throughout Europe. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/virtual-palace-tours.png Visit these palaces of Europe with a virtual tour, comfy from your couch! https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/gatchina-palace.png 10 Russian palaces you can visit virtually. A virtual visit to the Russian palaces of the Romanovs https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/schonbrunn500.png The habsburg rulers left behind magnificent castles in Austria.The most famous Austrian Palaces are found in Vienna. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/austrian-palaces.html 2024-05-23T18:07:19.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/last_habsburgs.jpg Image of Emperor Franz Josepha and his successors Karl and Otto of Austria https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Franz_Ferdinand_and_Sophie_in_Sarajevo.jpg Archduke Franz Ferdinand with his wife Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marriage_of_Napoleon_and_Marie_Louise.jpg A historical painting capturing the wedding ceremony of Napoleon I and Archduchess Marie Louise of Austria within the transformed Salon Carré at the Louvre Palace on April 2nd, 1810. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/hofburg500.png Hofburg Palace https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/gatchina-palace.png 10 Russian palaces you can visit virtually. A virtual visit to the Russian palaces of the Romanovs https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/schonbrunn500.png Schonbrunn Palace https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Empress_Elisabeth_120.jpg Empress Elisabeth of Austria portrait by Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1865) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/achileon500.png Achilleon Palace https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Emperor_Ferdinand_I.jpg A portrait of Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand I https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/virtual-palace-tours.png Stuck at home? Why not take Take a Virtual tour of the Palaces of Europe? Virtual tours for Buckingham Palace, Versailles and more. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hampton-Court-Palace.jpg Explore the rich history of Hampton Court Palace, a must-see for anyone interested in British history, culture, and architecture. Discover the stories of King Henry VIII and his six wives. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Queen_Anne_of_Hungary_and_Bohemia.jpg A portrait showcasing a young woman, believed to be Anna of Bohemia and Hungary, adorned with pearls and a jeweled headdress. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/louise_of_belgium.jpg Louise of Belgium, daughter of King Leopold II and wife of Prince Philip of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Malbork_Castle.jpg What are the Largest Castles in Europe? These incredible castles are competing for the title. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/laxenburg500.png Schloss Laxenburg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Imperial_family_by_Josef_Kreutzinger.jpg A formal group portrait arranged around a central figure, Emperor Francis II, depicting the Austrian imperial family around 1805. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/irma-sztaray.jpg Image of Irma Sztaray, a Hungarian countess and the last lady-in-waiting of Austro-Hungarian Empress Elisabeth https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/kaiservilla500.png Kaiservilla https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Helene_of_Bavaria.jpg Portrait of Duchess Helene in Bavaria (1834-1890), née Princess Helene of Bavaria. Sister of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, she married Maximilian Anton, Hereditary Prince of Thurn and Taxis. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/best-castle-hotels-loire-valley.html 2024-05-06T17:24:43.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_d_Artigny.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_de_Maintenon_300.jpg Chateau de Maintenon is a lovely castle, once owned by Madame de Maintenon, the mistress of Louis XIV. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Charlemagne_by_Durer.jpg French Monarchs and Castles: Discover the lives of France's kings, queens, and their magnificent castles. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_la_Menaudiere.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_la_Bourdaisiere.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_de_Pompadour_by_Francois_Boucher.jpg The Château de Champs-sur-Marne is a stunning neoclassical palace located just outside of Paris. It is known for its elegant architecture, beautiful gardens, and rich history. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Domaine_de_la_Tortiniere.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/chenonceau.jpg Visit the best Loire Valley Chateau. Find a list of top Loire Valley Chateaux, castle hotels and tours in the Loire Valley. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_De_Marcay.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/bourbon-kings.html 2024-05-06T17:25:11.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Le_Grand_Condee_1674.jpg Life in Versailles Palace, surrounded by luxury the Royal Family had no privacy whatsoever. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/4.4Louis_Ferdinand3.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/6.4Marie_Sophie_Helene_Beatrice.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/2.1.1marie_adelaide_of_savoy.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/2.2philippe_de_france.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louis_XIV_of_France_and_his_family.jpg Louis XIV and His Family https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/4.7Marie_Louise_Therese_Victoire.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/5.5.1Marie_Antoinette.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/4.1Louise_Elisabeth_of_France_Parma5.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/2.1louis_of_france_le_petit_dauphin2.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/1.1louis_de_france-le_grand_dauphin.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/4.4.2.Marie_Josephe_of_Saxony.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Antoinettes_Estate_Petit_Trianon.jpg Marie Antoinette's Estate is a quiet haven, compared to the crowded Palace of Versailles, now as well as in Marie Antoinette's time. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Versailles_palace_054.jpg The Palace of Versailles, undoubtedly one of the most famous royal residences of the world, where three French kings and their queens lived during more than 100 years. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/1.4Marie_therese.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/6.2Louis_Joseph_Xavier.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/6.1Marie_Therese_Charlotte.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/1.1.1duchess_maria_anna_of_bavaria_la_grande_dauphine.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/2.1louis_de_france_le_petit_dauphin.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/5.6Louis_Stanislas_Xavier.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/3.3.1marie_leczinska.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/4.4.1Maria_Teresa_Rafaela_of_Spain.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/0Louis-xiv.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/5.3Louis-Joseph-Xavier_of_France.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/3.2Louis_de_france.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/5.2Marie_Zephirine_of_France.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/5.7Charles_Philippe.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/4.4Louis_Ferdinand.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/3.3louis_xv.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/1.1louis_of_france_le_grand_dauphin2.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/5.5LouisXVI_of_France2.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/4.5Philippe_de_France.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/4.2Anne_Henriette_of_France.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/6.3Louis_Charles_of_France.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/5.8Marie_Clotilde.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/1.2.3anne_elisabeth_and_marie_anne.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/0.1.1maria_theresa_of_spain.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/4.11Louise_Marie.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/5.5Louis_XVI.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/3.3Louis.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/4.4Louis_Ferdinand2.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/4.6Madame_Adelaide_de_France.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/4.3Marie_Louise_de_France.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/5.9Elisabeth_Philippine_Marie_Helene.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/2.3charles_de_france.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/4.8Sophie_Philippine_Elisabeth_Justine.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/castle-vacations.html 2024-05-06T16:11:28.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/chateaudisenbourg_exterieure.jpg On the Alsace wine route you will come across the beautiful atmospheric castle hotel Chateau d'Isenbourg in Rouffach. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Paleis_Stadhouderlijk_Hof.jpg Dutch castle hotels; stay and sleep in a castle in the Netherlands. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/hotel-taschenbergpalais-kempinski.jpg European castle hotels can be found in all regions and for all budgets. Experience sleeping like royals in one of these fine hotels. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hotel_Schloss_Auel.jpg German Castle Hotels - Here are some suggestions for cheap German castle hotel for less than EUR 100 per night https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_l_Isle.jpg Spend the night in a castle bed and breakfast, and you will have an uniqie experience. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Parador_de_Siguenza.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/GoEuro_OFFICIAL.png Find the cheap Flights to Europe with all major airlines like KLM, British Airways, Lufthansa.. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Versailles_palace_054.jpg Hotels in Versailles, France. Find a hotel close to the Palace of Versailles or in the surounding area, or even in Paris. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_d_Esclimont.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/chateaudisenbourg_restaurant_Les_Tommeries.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Kermezen.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Parador_de_Siguenza_2.jpg Lodging at King Arthur's Castle. History and myths come to life in these stunning castle hotels. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/brissac.jpg If you got the nerve, spend the night in one of these haunted castle hotels. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_De_Marcay.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hotel_du_Chateau_de_Cabrieres.jpg A list of French Castle Hotels for less than EUR 100 per night! This list proofs that a night in a castle doesn't have to be expensive. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/catherine-howard.html 2024-05-06T16:10:59.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Franz_Joseph_of_Austria_1851.jpg Dive into the tumultuous life of Franz Joseph 1 of Austria, a man of power, passion, and tragedy, as you binge-watch The Empress on Netflix. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Catherine_aragon.jpg Catherine of Aragon, queen of England from June 1509 until May 1533. She was the first wife of King Henry VIII. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/KHOWARD.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Thomas_Howard.jpg Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Tudor_Family_Tree.png The House of Tudor ruled England from 1485 to 1603. Find out where Henry VIII is in the Tudor family tree. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Katherine_Howard.jpg Catherine Howard -Portrait by Hans Holbein the Younger circa 1540 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/CatherineHowardLetter.jpg Letter from Catherine Howard to Thomas Culpepper https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Streathamladyjayne.jpg Lady Jane Grey, the Nine Days'Queen was Queen of England and Ireland from 10 July until 19 July 1553. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/catherine-of-aragon.html 2024-11-10T16:58:28.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Franz_Joseph_of_Austria_1851.jpg Dive into the tumultuous life of Franz Joseph 1 of Austria, a man of power, passion, and tragedy, as you binge-watch The Empress on Netflix. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Catherine_aragon.jpg Catherine of Aragon https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hortense_de_beauharnais.jpg Hortense de Beauharnais had a tumultuous life. It reads like a book, you wouldn't believe this all happened to one person, but it's all true. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Ludlow_Castle.jpg Ludlow Castle https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Tudor_Family_Tree.png The House of Tudor ruled England from 1485 to 1603. Find out where Henry VIII is in the Tudor family tree. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Catherine-of-Aragon.webp Painting of Catherine of Aragon c. 1502, by Michael Sittow https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Streathamladyjayne.jpg Lady Jane Grey, the Nine Days'Queen was Queen of England and Ireland from 10 July until 19 July 1553. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Kimbolton.jpg Kimbolton Castle https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/change-of-guard-buckingham-palace.html 2023-11-23T18:03:52.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Le_Grand_Condee_1674.jpg Life in Versailles Palace, surrounded by luxury the Royal Family had no privacy whatsoever. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_de_Pompadour_by_Francois_Boucher.jpg Find out wich Palace the Royal Mistresses received from their king, as a reward for their services. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/bearskin_cap.jpg bearskin cap https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Francis_II_Mary_Stuart.jpg Visit the Best Palace Film Locations throughout Europe. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/guards.jpg Guards https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/schonbrunn500.png The habsburg rulers left behind magnificent castles in Austria.The most famous Austrian Palaces are found in Vienna. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/chateau-de-chenonceau.html 2024-05-18T13:21:35.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/garden-of-Catherine-de-Medici.jpg Château de Chenonceau, garden of Catherine de Medici https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chenonceau_Bed_Diane.jpg Chateau de Chenonceau, bedroom of Diane de Poitiers https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chenonceau_bedroom_of_Louise.jpg Bedroom of Louise de Lorraine a the Chateau de Chenonceau https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/chateau-de-chenonceau-1095268_640.jpg The grand gallery at the Chateau de Chenonceau https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Charlemagne_by_Durer.jpg French Monarchs and Castles: Discover the lives of France's kings, queens, and their magnificent castles. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Caterina_and_children.jpg Catherina de Medici with the four of her children that accessed the throne of France https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_de_Pompadour_by_Francois_Boucher.jpg The Château de Champs-sur-Marne is a stunning neoclassical palace located just outside of Paris. It is known for its elegant architecture, beautiful gardens, and rich history. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/chenonceau_bedroom_queens.jpg Chenonceau- Bedroom of the five Queens https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/chenonceau.jpg Visit the best Loire Valley Chateau. Find a list of top Loire Valley Chateaux, castle hotels and tours in the Loire Valley. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chenonceau_bedroom_catherine.jpg Chateau de Chenonceau, bedroom of Catherina de Medici https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_De_Marcay.jpg Find the best castle hotels in the Loire Valley in France. Spend your holiday like the royals did. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chenonceau_Bed_Gabrielle.jpg Chenonceau, bedroom of Gabrielle d'Estrées https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/garden-of-Diane-de-Poitiers.jpg The garden of Diane de Poitiers at Chenonceau https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/chateau-de-maintenon.html 2024-05-06T16:11:57.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/maintenon_aquaduct_95.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/grande_galerie_Chateau_de_Maintenon_400.jpg Château de Maintenon, Gallery https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/DianedePoitiers.jpg Diane de Poitiers, mistress of King Henry of France, lady of Chateau the Chenonceau, for a while... https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/chateau_de_maintenon_95.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_de_Maintenon_300.jpg Madame de Maintenon, born as Françoise d'Aubigné (27 November 1635 – 15 April 1719) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Maintenon_400x250.jpg Château de Maintenon https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/maintenon_garden_aquaduct_400x250.jpg Aqueduct in the garden of Maintenon palace https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/chenonceau.jpg Visit the best Loire Valley Chateau. Find a list of top Loire Valley Chateaux, castle hotels and tours in the Loire Valley. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louis_XIV_200.jpg King Louis XIV, the Sun King https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_De_Marcay.jpg Find the best castle hotels in the Loire Valley in France. Spend your holiday like the royals did. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_de_Maintenon_300_2.jpg Madame de Maintenon the secret wife of Louis XIV https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Maintenon_garden_400x250.jpg Garden of Chateau de Maintenon https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/chateau-de-malmaison.html 2024-04-07T17:27:08.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Letizia_Bonaparte_by_Robert_Lefevre.jpg Letizia Bonaparte, mother of Napopleon Bonaparte, and therefor also known as Madame Mère. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Josephine_de_beuharnais_by_Massot.jpg Josephine de Beauharnais was the first wife of the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Malmaison.jpg Chateau de Malmaison, home of Napoleon and Josephine https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hortense_de_beauharnais.jpg Hortense de Beauharnais had a tumultuous life. It reads like a book, you wouldn't believe this all happened to one person, but it's all true. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Malmaison_bedroom_josephine.png Tent-like bedroom of Josephine at the Château de Malmaison https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/palazzo-bella.webp Explore the historic Palazzo Bella on Isola Bella, Italy, a stunning palace set on the tranquil waters of Lake Maggiore. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Josephines-tomb-Eglise_Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/children-of-marie-antoinette.html 2024-05-22T18:15:56.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Helene.jpg Duchess Helene, sister of Empress Sisi, became Hereditary Princess of Thurn and Taxis instead of Empress of Austria https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_Versailles_petit_appartement_Reine_cabinet_meridienne_sofa.jpg Let's take a look in Marie Antoinette's bedroom. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/marie-antoinettes_chambers.jpg Feast your eyes on Marie Antoinette's dress, or buy one for yourself! https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie-Antoinette_children.png Marie-Antoinette with 3 of her children Marie-Thérèse, Louis-Charles and Louis-Joseph https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louis_Charles_of_France.jpg Louis Charles, dauphin of France. Son of Marie Antoinette https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Antoinette_barbie.png A list of the Marie Antoinette Barbie, and 10 more breathtaking royal Barbie dolls. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Children_of_Marie_Antoinette.jpg Princess Marie Thérèse and Joseph Xavier of France https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Duchesse_dAngouleme.jpg Marie Thérèse, The Duchess of Angouleme in 1827. Painted by Alexandre-François Caminade https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louis_charles_marie_therese.png The children of Marie Antoinette Pinterest Pin https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/marie-therese.jpg Marie Thérèse, Madame Royale, daughter of Marie Antoinette https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Temple_Tower_circa_1795.jpg The temple prison in Paris https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/diane-de-poitiers.html 2024-05-18T13:43:12.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_dAnet.jpg Chateau d'Anet https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Henry_II_of_France.jpg Henry II (1519 – 1559), King of France https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame-de-Pompadour.jpg Madame de Pompadour was the matresse-en-Titre to King Louis XV for nearly 20 years. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Robert_dudley_1565.jpg Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Symbol-of-King-Henri-II.jpg The monogram of Henry II https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Chaumont.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/DianedePoitiers.jpg Diane de Poitiers https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/La_Renaudiere.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_de_Maintenon_300.jpg Madame de Maintenon was the mistress of Louis XIV, and in the end his second wife.. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_De_Chissay.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Catharina_de_Medici.jpg Catherine de' Medici (1519 – 1589), Queen of France https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Diane_de_Poitiers.jpg Diane de Poitiers ca. 1550 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/King_Francis_I_of_France_circa_1542.jpg Francis I and his courtiers https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/hostellerie_du_chateau.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Chenonceau.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/elizabeth-i-and-robert-dudley.html 2023-04-26T14:20:12.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Catherine_aragon.jpg Catherine of Aragon, queen of England from June 1509 until May 1533. She was the first wife of King Henry VIII. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_Dubarry.jpg Madame du Barry, the last official mistress of King Louis XV of France and also the last Maitresse en titre of France. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame-de-Pompadour.jpg Madame de Pompadour was the matresse-en-Titre to King Louis XV for nearly 20 years. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Lettice_Knollys.jpg Lettice Knollys (1543-1634) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Robert_Dudley_old.jpg Robert Dudley as an older man https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Robert_dudley_1565.jpg Robert Dudley ca 1565 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marieantoinette.jpg Marie Antoinette, born as Archduchess Maria Antonia, married the Dauphin of France (Louis XVI) at the age of 15. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Elizabeth_I_1546.jpg Elizabeth I 1546 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Palais_Coburg_Vienna.jpg A lesser-known but intriguing life story is that of Princess Louise of Belgium, the eldest daughter of King Leopold II of Belgium. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Elizabeth_I_c1583.jpg Elizabeth I ca. 1583 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Tombe_Robert_Dudley.jpg Tombe of Robert Dudley https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/empress-sisi.html 2024-09-29T08:51:27.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sissi_1862.jpg Kaiserin Sisi https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Stefanie_en_Rudolf.jpg Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria-Hungary with Princess Stéphanie of Belgium https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Winterhalter_Elisabeth.jpg The most famous painting of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, by Winterhalter https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/empress_sisi_barbie.png empress sisi barbie https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sisi_Franz_Joseph_Sophie_and_Gisela_in_1855.jpg Sisi, Franz Joseph, Sophie and Gisela in 1856 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/empress-elisabeth.jpg Empress Elisabeth the day before her death https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Maria_Vetsera.jpg Mary Vetsera, mistress of Crown Prince Rudolf https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Empress_Elizabeth_Georg_Raab.png Discover the beauty secrets of empress Sisi. Learn her peculiar skincare, hair care, and lifestyle habits. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/The_Austrian_Imperial_family_in_Goddollo.jpg The Austrian Imperial Family at Gödöllő castle https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sisi_1897.jpg Empress Elisabeth in 1897 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Franz_Joseph_tomb_Vienna.jpg Grave of Empress Elisabeth and Emperor Franz Joseph https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/sisi_0.jpg This painting shows Elisabeth of Bavaria holding a medallion with the picture of Franz Joseph. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sophie_of_bavaria.jpg Sophie of Bavaria, Archduchess of Austria, Sisi's mother-in-law https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sophie_of_austria.jpg Archduchess Sophie of Austria (5 March 1855 – 29 May 1857) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Dianatempel_Laxenburg_250.jpg Schloss Laxenburg is a vast complex holding a park, the "Franzensburg" and the "Blue Court". https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/vienna-hofburg_palace.jpg The Hofburg Palace in the Centre of Vienna, was the bastion of the House of Habsburg monarchs of Austria for more than six centuries. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Gisela-of_Austria.jpg Archduchess Gisela of Austria (12 July 1856 – 27 July 1932) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Maria_Valeria.jpg Archduchess Marie Valerie of Austria (22 April 1868 – 6 September 1924) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/ludwig_II.jpg King Ludwig of Bavaria, Sisi's cousin https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Kronprinz_Rudolf_1860.jpg Archduke Rudolf of Austria, Crown Prince of Austria and Hungary (21 August 1858 – 30 January 1889) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Duke_Maximilian_Joseph_and_Princess_Ludovika.jpg Sisi's parents, Maximillian, Duke in Bavaria and Princess Ludovika of Bavaria https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sissi_1853.jpg Presumably the first photograph ever taken from Elisabeth of Bavaria, showing her as a young girl https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Helene_and_Sisi.jpg Duchess Elisabeth ( to the right) and her older sister Duchess Hélène. ( I can see why Franz Joseph preferred the younger sister!) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Katharina_Schratt.jpg Katharina Schratt, mistress of Franz Joseph I https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Austrian_Emperial_family_1861.png The Austrian imperial family in 1861 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/sisi_and_franz_joseph.jpg Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Sisi https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Crown_Prince_Rudolf_1889.jpg Crown Prince Rudolf after his dead https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/schloss_possenhofen.jpg Schloss Possenhofen at Starnberger See https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Kaiservilla.jpg The kaiservilla in Bad Ischl was the summer residence of Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/sisi_murdered.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sisi_1863.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Achilleion_400_13.jpg Corfu's Empress Elisabeth's Palace: The Achilleion Palace. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/european-nobility-ranks.html 2024-12-11T13:48:26.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_Dubarry.jpg Madame du Barry, the last official mistress of King Louis XV of France and also the last Maitresse en titre of France. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame-de-Pompadour.jpg Madame de Pompadour was the matresse-en-Titre to King Louis XV for nearly 20 years. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie-Antoinette-1779.jpg Painting of Queen Marie Antoinette 1779 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Mme-de-Pompadour.webp Marchionesses de Pompadour, painting by Maurice-Quentin de La Tour https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/louis-XVI-and-Marie-Antoinette.webp A historical print depicting Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette kneeling in prayer after learning that Louis XV died, and they were the new king and queen. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_de_Maintenon_300.jpg Chateau de Maintenon is a lovely castle, once owned by Madame de Maintenon, the mistress of Louis XIV. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_de_Pompadour_by_Francois_Boucher.jpg Find out wich Palace the Royal Mistresses received from their king, as a reward for their services. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/The_Coronation_of_Napoleon_by_Jacques-Louis_David.jpg Coronation Napoleon and Josephine https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Henri_de_Bourgogne.webp Henry of Burgundy receives the investiture of the County of Portugal, in 1096, from King Alfonso VI of León and Castile. Painting by Jacquand https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louise_Hippolyte_Grimaldi.webp Louise Hippolyte Grimaldi https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/explore-the-palaces-of-europe.html 2024-05-06T18:03:35.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Malmaison_painting.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Achilleion_400_11.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/frankrijk2016_079.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Ashford_Castle.jpg Ashford Castle, scene of Reign, the TV series about Mary Stuart, queen of Scots https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/famous-palace-residents.html 2023-08-06T11:58:04.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_Dubarry.jpg Madame du Barry, the last official mistress of King Louis XV of France and also the last Maitresse en titre of France. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Le_Grand_Condee_1674.jpg Life in Versailles Palace, surrounded by luxury the Royal Family had no privacy whatsoever. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame-de-Pompadour.jpg Madame de Pompadour was the matresse-en-Titre to King Louis XV for nearly 20 years. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie-Antoinette_children.png The Children of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI had no happy childhood. The story of the lost dauphin of France, Louis XVII according to the royalists, is horrible. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Lucien_Bonaparte.jpg Lucien Bonaparte was a younger brother of Napoleon. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louis_XIV_of_France_and_his_family.jpg For more than a century three Bourbon kings of France resided in Versailles Palace. The genealogy of the house of Bourbon from Louis XIV till Louis XVI you can find here. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hortense_de_beauharnais.jpg Hortense de Beauharnais had a tumultuous life. It reads like a book, you wouldn't believe this all happened to one person, but it's all true. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/louis-xiv-sun_king.jpg King Louis XIV of French, the Sun King, is known for his exorbitant Court and spectacular events at his palace of Versailles. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marieantoinette.jpg Marie Antoinette, born as Archduchess Maria Antonia, married the Dauphin of France (Louis XVI) at the age of 15. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/DianedePoitiers.jpg Diane de Poitiers, mistress of King Henry of France, lady of Chateau the Chenonceau, for a while... https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Charles_II_of_Spain.jpg Charles II of Spain was the last king of Spain from the Habsburg dynasty. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Josephine_de_beuharnais_by_Massot.jpg Josephine de Beauharnais was the first wife of the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_de_Pompadour_by_Francois_Boucher.jpg Find out wich Palace the Royal Mistresses received from their king, as a reward for their services. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/servants.jpg Servants https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Palais_Coburg_Vienna.jpg A lesser-known but intriguing life story is that of Princess Louise of Belgium, the eldest daughter of King Leopold II of Belgium. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Joseph_Bonaparte.jpg Joseph Bonaparte, the elder brother of Napoleon lived in the château of Mortefontaine. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Katherine_Howard.jpg A list of things that you may not have heard about Catherine Howard, queen of England. Beheaded just like her cousin of Anne Boleyn. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Empress_Maria_Theresia.png Empress Maria Theresa and Emperor Francis I had 16 children. Here is a short list of Marie Antoinette's Siblings https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Antoinette_Children.jpg Marie Aintoinettes children https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Helene.jpg Duchess Helene, sister of Empress Sisi, became Hereditary Princess of Thurn and Taxis instead of Empress of Austria https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Franz_Joseph_of_Austria_1851.jpg Dive into the tumultuous life of Franz Joseph 1 of Austria, a man of power, passion, and tragedy, as you binge-watch The Empress on Netflix. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Catherine_aragon.jpg Catherine of Aragon, queen of England from June 1509 until May 1533. She was the first wife of King Henry VIII. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Robert_dudley_1565.jpg Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_de_Maintenon_300.jpg Chateau de Maintenon is a lovely castle, once owned by Madame de Maintenon, the mistress of Louis XIV. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Letizia_Bonaparte_by_Robert_Lefevre.jpg Letizia Bonaparte, mother of Napopleon Bonaparte, and therefor also known as Madame Mère. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/irma-sztaray.jpg Irma Sztáray: the last Lady-in-Waiting of Empress Elisabeth of Austria https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie-Therese-of-France.png Marie-Thérèse of France, born as Madame Royale, she became prisoner, refugee, Duchess, Dauphine and even Queen of France for about twenty minutes. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Catherine_Parr.jpg Find your Tudor dress, look as gorgeous as Queen Elisabeth I or dress up as Anne Boleyn. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/guards.jpg Discover the history and traditions of the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, a ceremony dating back to the 17th century, showcasing England's royal heritage. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/flights-to-europe.html 2020-10-26T05:22:32.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/hotel-taschenbergpalais-kempinski.jpg European castle hotels can be found in all regions and for all budgets. Experience sleeping like royals in one of these fine hotels. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Parador_de_Siguenza_2.jpg Lodging at King Arthur's Castle. History and myths come to life in these stunning castle hotels. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_De_Marcay.jpg Spending the night in a castle doesn't have to be expensive! There are possibilities for castle vacations for everone’s budget and wishes. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/GoEuro_OFFICIAL.png https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hotel_du_Chateau_de_Cabrieres.jpg A list of French Castle Hotels for less than EUR 100 per night! This list proofs that a night in a castle doesn't have to be expensive. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/franz-Joseph-1-of-austria.html 2024-09-29T08:42:55.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Franz_Joseph_of_Austria_1851.jpg Franz Joseph 1 of Austria 1851 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Katharina_Schratt.jpg Katharina Schratt, mistress to Franz Joseph 1 of Austria https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/vienna-hofburg_palace.jpg The Hofburg Palace in the Centre of Vienna, was the bastion of the House of Habsburg monarchs of Austria for more than six centuries. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Dianatempel_Laxenburg_250.jpg Schloss Laxenburg is a vast complex holding a park, the "Franzensburg" and the "Blue Court". https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Kaiservilla.jpg The kaiservilla in Bad Ischl was the summer residence of Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Empress_Elizabeth_Georg_Raab.png Discover the beauty secrets of empress Sisi. Learn her peculiar skincare, hair care, and lifestyle habits. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Empress_Elisabeth_120.jpg Empress Elisabeth of Austria https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sisi_1863.jpg Empress Sisi, born as Elisabeth of Bavaria, married Franz josep I in 1854. Pictured as a fary tale in the famous Sissi Film, the real life of the Empress of Austria was not a bed of roses. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sophie_franzjoseph.jpg Archduchess Sophie and her son Franz Joseph 1 of Austria (by Joseph Karl Stieler) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Franz_Joseph_and_Rudolf.jpg Emperor Franz Joseph his son Rudolf, Photo by Viktor Angerer https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/franz-joseph-and-sisi-family-tree.html 2024-09-23T16:54:59.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/family-tree-of-Sisi-and-Franz.webp Franz Joseph and Sisi family tree https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Franz_Ferdinand_and_Sophie_in_Sarajevo.jpg Frans Ferdinand and Sophie https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Francis_joseph_with_brothers_1859.webp Francis Joseph with his brothers in 1859 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/vienna-hofburg_palace.jpg The Hofburg Palace in the Centre of Vienna, was the bastion of the House of Habsburg monarchs of Austria for more than six centuries. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Dianatempel_Laxenburg_250.jpg Schloss Laxenburg is a vast complex holding a park, the "Franzensburg" and the "Blue Court". https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Empress_Elizabeth_Georg_Raab.png Discover the beauty secrets of empress Sisi. Learn her peculiar skincare, hair care, and lifestyle habits. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sisi_1863.jpg Empress Sisi, born as Elisabeth of Bavaria, married Franz josep I in 1854. Pictured as a fary tale in the famous Sissi Film, the real life of the Empress of Austria was not a bed of roses. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sophie_franzjoseph.jpg Archduchess Sophie with a Franz Joseph as a child https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/haunted-castle.html 2020-11-29T15:04:30.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Grande_galleria_brissac.jpg "Grande galleria brissac" by Libens libenter https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chillingham_Castle.jpg Chillingham Castle - geograph.org.uk - 1282710" by Andrew Curtis https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/dragshol_Clestine.jpg Dragsholm Castle https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/James_Hepburn_4th_Earl_of_Bothwell.jpg Dragsholm Castle https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Parador_de_Siguenza_2.jpg Lodging at King Arthur's Castle. History and myths come to life in these stunning castle hotels. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/brissac.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_De_Marcay.jpg Spending the night in a castle doesn't have to be expensive! There are possibilities for castle vacations for everone’s budget and wishes. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Dragsholm_Slot.jpg Dragsholm Castle, a haunted castle in Denmark https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hotel_du_Chateau_de_Cabrieres.jpg A list of French Castle Hotels for less than EUR 100 per night! This list proofs that a night in a castle doesn't have to be expensive. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Tulloch_Castle.jpg Tulloch Castle (geograph 3548404)" by Peter Moore https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/hofburg-palace.html 2020-04-08T17:22:05.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Franz_Joseph_of_Austria_1851.jpg Dive into the tumultuous life of Franz Joseph 1 of Austria, a man of power, passion, and tragedy, as you binge-watch The Empress on Netflix. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Helene.jpg Duchess Helene, sister of Empress Sisi, became Hereditary Princess of Thurn and Taxis instead of Empress of Austria https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hofburg-Palace-sisi_museum_400.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Family_of_Empress_Maria_Theresa.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Breakfest_Theo_Zasch.jpg Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth having breakfast in the Hofburg, painted by Theo Zasche https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/vienna-hofburg_palace.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hofburg_ball_250_1.jpg Nowadays there are still balls in the ballroom of the Hofburg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Wien_Burggarten_Palmenhaus.jpg Palm House, designed by Friedrich Ohmann https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/elisabeth_on_horseback.jpg Empress Elisabeth on horseback at the Vienna Spanish Riding School https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sisi_1863.jpg Empress Sisi, born as Elisabeth of Bavaria, married Franz josep I in 1854. Pictured as a fary tale in the famous Sissi Film, the real life of the Empress of Austria was not a bed of roses. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Kronprinz_Rudolf_on_horseback.jpg Crown Prince Rudolf on horseback at the same shool https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Court_Banquet_250.jpg Court Banquet in the Great Antechamber of the Hofburg Palace https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hofball_in_Wien_Wilhelm_Gause_250.jpg Hofball in Wien by Wilhelm Gause. Emperor Franz Jospeh surrounded by ladies https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Achilleion_400_13.jpg Corfu's Empress Elisabeth's Palace: The Achilleion Palace. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/hortense-de-beauharnais.html 2024-05-24T17:13:21.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Alexandre_de_Beauharnais.jpg Alexandre de Beauharnais, father of Hortense de Beauharnais. He is executed under the guillotine on 22 July 1794 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hotel_de_la_reine_Hortense.png Hotel de la reine Hortense at Rue Cerutti in Paris https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hortense_de_beauharnais.jpg Hortense de Beauharnais https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Eugene_de_beauharnais.jpg Eugène de Beauharnais, brother of Hortense de Beaharnais https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/General_Charles_Auguste_Joseph_de_Flahaut.jpg Charles de Flahaut, secret lover of Hortense de Beauharnais https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_Joseph_Bonaparte.png https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_Joesphine_de_Beuharnais.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Napoleon_III._of_France.png Charles Louis Napoléon Bonaparte, Napoléon III https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hortense_and_Louis_Napoleon.png Hortense and Louis Bonaparte https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Family_Beuharnais.jpg Visit of Josephine and her children to her husband in the prison of Luxembourg, 1794 by Hector Viger. This is an imaginary piece, Josephine never visited Alexandre, she was in prison herself. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hortense_at_Aix-les-Bains.jpg Hortense at Aix-les-Bains https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_letitia_bonaparte.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_Lucien_Bonaparte.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Napoleon_Josephine_Hortense.jpg Napoleon, Josephine and Hortense receiving guests at court https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Arenenberg.jpg Château of Arenenberg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Jeanne_Louise_Henriette_Campan.jpg Jeanne Louise Henriette Campan https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hortense_de_Beauharnais_2.jpg Hortense de Beauharnais with her son Napoleon Charles Bonaparte https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Charles_Auguste_Louis_Joseph.jpg Charles Auguste Louis Joseph, Duc de Morny. The illegitimate son of Hortense de Beauharnais. He was raised by his grandmother and became close to Napoleon III, his half brother. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/josephine-de-beauharnais.html 2024-05-22T15:13:25.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Alexandre_de_Beauharnais.jpg Alexandre de Beauharnais, first husband of Josephine de Beauharnais https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Joesphine_de_Beuharnais.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hortense_de_beauharnais.jpg Hortense de Beauharnais had a tumultuous life. It reads like a book, you wouldn't believe this all happened to one person, but it's all true. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/palazzo-bella.webp Explore the historic Palazzo Bella on Isola Bella, Italy, a stunning palace set on the tranquil waters of Lake Maggiore. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Coronation_by_Jacques_Louis_David.jpg Napoleon crowns Josephine de Beauharnais to be his empress on December 2, 1804. Paining by Jacques Louis David https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Eugene_de_beauharnais.jpg Eugène de Beauharnais https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Visit_Tsar_Alexander_I_by_Hector_Viger.jpg The visit of Tsar Alexander I to Malmaison by Hector Viger. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Museum_de_la_Pagerie.jpg The kitchen of the Tascher de la Pagerie plantation, the birth place of Josephine de Beauharnais, holds the La Pagerie Museum. The main house was destroyed in a hurricane in 1766. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Josephine_de_beuharnais_by_Massot.jpg Josephine de Beauharnais by Firmin Massot ca. 1812 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Theresa_Tallien.jpg Madame Theresa Tallien, best friend of Josephine de Beauharnais, wearing a greek dress in directoire style https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Mariage_of_Napoleon_and_Marie_Louise.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Napoleon_in_1812_by_Jacques_Louis_David.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Catherine_aragon.jpg Catherine of Aragon, queen of England from June 1509 until May 1533. She was the first wife of King Henry VIII. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Franz_Joseph_of_Austria_1851.jpg Dive into the tumultuous life of Franz Joseph 1 of Austria, a man of power, passion, and tragedy, as you binge-watch The Empress on Netflix. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Tomb_Josephine_Eglise_Saint_Pierre_Saint_Paul.jpg Tomb of Josephine de Beauharnais, Eglise Saint Pierre Saint Paul https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Josephine_and_Napoleon.jpg Josephine and Napoleon https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/kaiservilla.html 2020-03-04T12:01:28.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Franz_Joseph_of_Austria_1851.jpg Dive into the tumultuous life of Franz Joseph 1 of Austria, a man of power, passion, and tragedy, as you binge-watch The Empress on Netflix. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Helene.jpg Duchess Helene, sister of Empress Sisi, became Hereditary Princess of Thurn and Taxis instead of Empress of Austria https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/hunting_trophys_kaiservilla.jpg Thousands of antlers and skulls cover the walls of the Kaiservilla https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Kaiservilla.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Kaiservilla_Ischl_Viktor_Tilgner_fountain.jpg White marble fountain designed by Viktor Tilgner in front of the Kaiservilla https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marmorschlossl.jpg Marmorschlössl, in the gardens of the Kaiservilla. Sisi's own Petit Trianon https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Franz_Joseph_office_Kaiservilla.jpg Emperor Franz Joseph at his office at the Kaiservilla. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sisi_balcony_kaiservilla.jpg Empress Sisi with Gisela and Rudolf on the balcony of the Kaiservilla https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sisi_1863.jpg Empress Sisi, born as Elisabeth of Bavaria, married Franz josep I in 1854. Pictured as a fary tale in the famous Sissi Film, the real life of the Empress of Austria was not a bed of roses. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Achilleion_400_13.jpg Corfu's Empress Elisabeth's Palace: The Achilleion Palace. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/king-louis-xiv.html 2020-11-21T09:29:39.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Franz_Joseph_of_Austria_1851.jpg Dive into the tumultuous life of Franz Joseph 1 of Austria, a man of power, passion, and tragedy, as you binge-watch The Empress on Netflix. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Catherine_aragon.jpg Catherine of Aragon, queen of England from June 1509 until May 1533. She was the first wife of King Henry VIII. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Francois-Athenais_de_Rochechouart.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hortense_de_beauharnais.jpg Hortense de Beauharnais had a tumultuous life. It reads like a book, you wouldn't believe this all happened to one person, but it's all true. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louis-xiv-1662.jpg King Louis XIV at age 23, by Charles Le Brun (circa 1661-1662) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/louis-xiv-sun_king.jpg Symbol of the Sun King, King Louis XIV https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louis-XIV-of-France.jpg King Louis XIV at age 68 by Hyacinthe Rigaud (1701) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Josephine_de_beuharnais_by_Massot.jpg Josephine de Beauharnais was the first wife of the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louis-XIV-1648.jpg King Louis XIV at age 10 by Henri Testelin (1648) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Isle-of-Pheasants.jpg Meeting of Louis XIV and Phillip IV on the island of Fiasans in 1660 - painting by Jacques Laumosnier https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louis_XIV_and_Moliere.jpg Louis XIV and Moliere https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Therese_by_Nocret.jpg Marie Thérèse of Spain https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louise_La_Valliere.jpg Louise de la Valliere https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_de_Maintenon.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/kingdom-of-the-netherlands.html 2020-04-26T16:27:17.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/slot_drakensteyn.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/globus_cruciger.jpg globus cruciger https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/family_willem_alexander.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Het_loo.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/paleis_noordeinde.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Dam_Square_1650.jpg Het Paleis op de Dam, the Royal Palace of Amsterdam, is the official reception Palace of the Royal House of the Netherlands https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/queen_juliana.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/queen_beatrix.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/kasteel_de_haar_luchtfoto.jpg Kasteel de Haar is the biggest, most luxurious and outrageous fairy-tale castle in the Netherlands. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/sceptre.jpg sceptre https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/huis_ten_bosch.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/King_Willem_II.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/queen_wilhelmina.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Kasteel_de_haar.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Kasteel_Heeswijk.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/queensday_amsterdam.jpg The Amsterdam canals during Queensday https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/crown.jpg crown https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/t_loo03_2.jpg Come an visit the stunning former Royal Paleis Het Loo in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/King_Willem-Alexander_and_Queen_Maxima.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/King_Willem-Alexander.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Slot_loevestein.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/King_Willem_I.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/King_Willem_III.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/hoensbroek_castle.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Muiderslot_200.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/palace_soestdijk.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/paleis_op_de_Dam.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Muiderslot_400.jpg The Muiderslot is a medieval castle in the town of Muiden, 15 minutes from Amsterdam. Visit Muiderslot from Amsterdam by car, train, bus, boat or bicycle. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/lady-jane-grey.html 2024-09-25T13:01:26.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Catherine_aragon.jpg Catherine of Aragon, queen of England from June 1509 until May 1533. She was the first wife of King Henry VIII. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/jane_grey_letter.png Lady Jane Grey's prayerbook https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Bradgate_House.jpg Bradgate House, By NotFromUtrecht - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/The_New_Inn_Gloucester_by_John_Britton.png The New Inn https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Tudor_Family_Tree.png The House of Tudor ruled England from 1485 to 1603. Find out where Henry VIII is in the Tudor family tree. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Katherine_Howard.jpg A list of things that you may not have heard about Catherine Howard, queen of England. Beheaded just like her cousin of Anne Boleyn. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Catherine_Parr.jpg Find your Tudor dress, look as gorgeous as Queen Elisabeth I or dress up as Anne Boleyn. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/John_Dudley.jpg John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Streathamladyjayne.jpg Lady Jane Grey https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sudeley_Castle.jpg Sudeley Castle https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hampton-Court-Palace.jpg Explore the rich history of Hampton Court Palace, a must-see for anyone interested in British history, culture, and architecture. Discover the stories of King Henry VIII and his six wives. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/largest-castles-in-europe.html 2024-05-06T18:15:51.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/windsor-castle.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Malbork_Castle.jpg Malbork Castle, Poland https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/gatchina-palace.png 10 Russian palaces you can visit virtually. A virtual visit to the Russian palaces of the Romanovs https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/schonbrunn500.png The habsburg rulers left behind magnificent castles in Austria.The most famous Austrian Palaces are found in Vienna. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Prague_Castle.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Edinburgh_Castle.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/virtual-palace-tours.png Stuck at home? Why not take Take a Virtual tour of the Palaces of Europe? Virtual tours for Buckingham Palace, Versailles and more. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hohensalzburg_Castle.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hampton-Court-Palace.jpg Explore the rich history of Hampton Court Palace, a must-see for anyone interested in British history, culture, and architecture. Discover the stories of King Henry VIII and his six wives. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/letizia-bonaparte.html 2024-05-10T16:56:42.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Helene.jpg Duchess Helene, sister of Empress Sisi, became Hereditary Princess of Thurn and Taxis instead of Empress of Austria https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie-Antoinette_children.png The Children of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI had no happy childhood. The story of the lost dauphin of France, Louis XVII according to the royalists, is horrible. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hortense_de_beauharnais.jpg Hortense de Beauharnais had a tumultuous life. It reads like a book, you wouldn't believe this all happened to one person, but it's all true. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/palazzo-bella.webp Explore the historic Palazzo Bella on Isola Bella, Italy, a stunning palace set on the tranquil waters of Lake Maggiore. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Palazzo_Bonaparte.jpg Palazzo Bonaparte (now Palazzo Misciatelli), home of Letizia Bonaparte, mother of Napoleon. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Letizia_Bonaparte_by_Robert_Lefevre.jpg Letizia Bonaparte née Ramolino, mother of Napoleon https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/The_Coronation_of_Napoleon_by_Jacques-Louis_David.jpg The Coronation of Napoleon, by Jacques-Louis David 1807. Letizia is painted on the balcony in the middle. In reality she did not attend the ceremony. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/hotel_de_brienne.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_pont_sur_seine.jpg Château de Pont-sur-Seine, home of Letizia Bonaparte from 1805 until 1813. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/cardinal_Fesch.jpg Cardinal Pesch, brother of Letizia, uncle of Napoleon Bonaparte https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/life_in_versailles_palace.html 2024-05-08T16:37:19.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Le_Grand_Condee_1674.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louis_XIV_of_France_and_his_family.jpg Painting of King Louis XIV and his family. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Antoinettes_Estate_Petit_Trianon.jpg Marie Antoinette's Estate is a quiet haven, compared to the crowded Palace of Versailles, now as well as in Marie Antoinette's time. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louis_XIV_of_France_red_heels.jpg Red high heels; only the King and some of his favourites were allowed to wear them at Versailles https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Versailles_palace_seats.png Seats with and without arms at Versailles Palace. Your rank depicted the seat you were entitled to. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/The_birth_of_the_Duke_of_Burgundy_at_Versailles_on_6_August_1682.jpg The birth of the Duke of Burgundy at Versailles Palace in 1682 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louis_XIV_in_the_gardens_of_versailles.jpg Louis XIV in the gardens of Versailles surrounded by members of the court. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/irma-sztaray.jpg Irma Sztáray: the last Lady-in-Waiting of Empress Elisabeth of Austria https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Fontainebleau_seats.png Fauteuils and tabourets at the Chateau de Fontainebleau, were the same rules apply. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Catherine_Parr.jpg Find your Tudor dress, look as gorgeous as Queen Elisabeth I or dress up as Anne Boleyn. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Saint-Simon_1728.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Versailles_palace_tabouret.png Tabourets in Versailles, waiting for Duchesses to sit in them. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/lodging-at-king-arthurs-castle.html 2024-05-06T16:12:14.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/hotel-taschenbergpalais-kempinski.jpg European castle hotels can be found in all regions and for all budgets. Experience sleeping like royals in one of these fine hotels. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Parador_de_Siguenza.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Ruthin_Castle_garden.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/ASH_Spa_1400x568.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Ruthin_Castle_Clock_Tower.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Parador_de_Siguenza_2.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/ASH_Falconry_1400x568.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/ASH_Exterior.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/brissac.jpg If you got the nerve, spend the night in one of these haunted castle hotels. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Amberley_castle.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_De_Marcay.jpg Spending the night in a castle doesn't have to be expensive! There are possibilities for castle vacations for everone’s budget and wishes. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Blencowe_Hall_2.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hotel_du_Chateau_de_Cabrieres.jpg A list of French Castle Hotels for less than EUR 100 per night! This list proofs that a night in a castle doesn't have to be expensive. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Blencowe_Hall_1.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Parador_de_Siguenza_1.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/loire-valley-chateau.html 2024-05-06T17:48:47.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Saint-Fargeau-Castle.jpg Château de Saint Fargeau https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_dUsse.jpg Château d'Ussé https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chambord.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Cheverny.jpg Château de Cheverny https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_de_Maintenon_300.jpg Madame de Maintenon was the mistress of Louis XIV, and in the end his second wife.. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Montresor.jpg Chateau de Montresor https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/du_Clos_Luce.jpg Château du Clos Lucé https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/chenonceau.jpg One of the most famous palaces of the Loire Valley is Chateau de chenonceau, a real Gril Power Palace! https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_De_Marcay.jpg Find the best castle hotels in the Loire Valley in France. Spend your holiday like the royals did. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/louise-of-belgium.html 2020-12-14T16:29:08.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Geza_von_Mattachich.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_de_Pompadour_250.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_Joesphine_de_Beuharnais.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Memoires_Mattachich_200.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louise_250_018.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Palais_Coburg_Vienna.jpg Palais Coburg Residenz https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louise_250_011.jpg Louise of Belgium https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louise_250_005.jpg Princes Louise of Belgium in Exile, 1906 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_Royal_mistress.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louise_250_015.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louise_250_007.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louise_250_012.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louise_400_016.jpg the Ducal family of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louise_250_014.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louise_250_003.jpg The official wedding picture of Princess Louise of Belgium and Prince Philip of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 4 May 1875 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louise_250_019.jpg Villa Paradise https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/madame-de-maintenon.html 2021-04-30T18:08:06.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/DianedePoitiers.jpg Diane de Poitiers, mistress of King Henry of France, lady of Chateau the Chenonceau, for a while... https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_de_Maintenon_300.jpg Madame de Maintenon, born as Françoise d'Aubigné (27 November 1635 – 15 April 1719) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/maintenon.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louis_XIV_200.jpg King Louis XIV, the Sun King https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/chenonceau.jpg Visit the best Loire Valley Chateau. Find a list of top Loire Valley Chateaux, castle hotels and tours in the Loire Valley. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Francoise_Charlotte-dAubigne_Madame_de_Maintenon.jpg Mme de Maintenon with her nice and hier, Françoise Charlotte d'Aubigné, https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_De_Marcay.jpg Find the best castle hotels in the Loire Valley in France. Spend your holiday like the royals did. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_de_Maintenon_300_2.jpg Madame de Maintenon the secret wife of Louis XIV https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/marie-antoinette-barbie.html 2024-09-23T13:13:17.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Faberge_Imperial_Grace_Barbie.png Fabergé, Imperial Grace Barbie https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Winterhalter_Elisabeth.jpg Empress Elisabeth of Austria, by Franz Xaver Winterhalter 1865 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/grace_kelly_bride_barbie.png Grace Kelly The Bride barbie https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/marie-antoinettes_chambers.jpg Feast your eyes on Marie Antoinette's dress, or buy one for yourself! https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/empress_sisi_barbie.png Barbie Doll as Empress Sissy https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie-Antoinette-1779.jpg Marie Antoinette 1779, painting by Élisabeth Vigée-Lebrun https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/queen_elisabeth_barbie.png Queen Elizabeth I Barbie https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/JacquesLouis_David_-_The_Coronation_of_Napoleon.jpg The Coronation of Napoleon by Jacques Louis David actually shows the coronation of Empress Josephine. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Empress_Elizabeth_Georg_Raab.png Discover the beauty secrets of empress Sisi. Learn her peculiar skincare, hair care, and lifestyle habits. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_du_Barbie.png Madame du Barbie by Bob Mackie https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Nicolai_Ken_Doll.png Nicolai Ken doll https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Faberge_Porcelain_barbie_2.png Fabergé Imperial Elegance Barbie https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/William_And_Catherine_barbie.png Catherine (Kate) Middleton and Prince William Barbie and Ken https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_Versailles_petit_appartement_Reine_cabinet_meridienne_sofa.jpg Let's take a look in Marie Antoinette's bedroom. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/sisi-dress-patterns.png Make your own Sisi dress, with these lovely patterns! https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/empress_josephine_barbie.png Empress Josephine Barbie https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Antoinette_barbie.png Marie Antoinette Barbie https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Faberge_Porcelain_barbie_1.png Fabergé Imperial Splendor Barbie https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie-Antoinette-1783.jpg Marie Antoinette 1783, painting by Élisabeth Vigée-Lebrun https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/marie-antoinette-film.html 2024-05-06T18:07:18.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Antoinette_barbie.png A list of the Marie Antoinette Barbie, and 10 more breathtaking royal Barbie dolls. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_Versailles_petit_appartement_Reine_cabinet_meridienne_sofa.jpg Let's take a look in Marie Antoinette's bedroom. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Antoinette_in_1769.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie-Antoinette_children.png The Children of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI had no happy childhood. The story of the lost dauphin of France, Louis XVII according to the royalists, is horrible. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/marie-antoinettes_chambers.jpg Feast your eyes on Marie Antoinette's dress, or buy one for yourself! https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/marie-antoinettes-bedroom.html 2024-09-25T08:28:55.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_Versailles_petit_appartement_Reine_cabinet_meridienne_sofa.jpg Versailles petit appartement de la Reine, the meridienne room https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/marie-antoinettes_chambers.jpg Feast your eyes on Marie Antoinette's dress, or buy one for yourself! https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie-Antoinette_children.png The Children of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI had no happy childhood. The story of the lost dauphin of France, Louis XVII according to the royalists, is horrible. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Versailles_appartement_Reine_Bathroom-e1641320647238-1024x640.jpg Versailles Bathroom in the Appartment of Marie Antoinette https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marieantoinette.jpg Marie Antoinette, born as Archduchess Maria Antonia, married the Dauphin of France (Louis XVI) at the age of 15. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/petit_trianon.jpg Versailles- Petit Trianon https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Petit_Trianon_small_salon.jpg Petit Trianon small salon https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Versailles-Appartements_de_Marie-Antoinette-Grand_cabinet_interieur_de_la_Reine_ou_cabinet_dore.png Versailles, The Cabinet Doré of Marie-Antoinette https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/france_2017-127.jpg Bedroom Marie Antoinette- Petit Trianon https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Fontainebleau_front.jpg Chateau de Fontainebleau has been continuously inhabited by French royals for eight centuries. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Petit_Trianon_Versailles-moving-mirrors.jpg Petit Trianon moving mirrors in the boudoir https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Petit_Trianon_Versailles-Salon.jpg Petit Trianon Grand Salon https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Versailles-Appartements_de_Marie-Antoinette-La_Chaise-scaled-e1641319672721-1024x640.jpg Versailles Appartements Marie-Antoinette's bathroom, Toilet https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/marie-antoinettes-estate.html 2024-05-06T18:09:19.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_Marie_Antoinette.png https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Antoinettes_Estate.png https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Antoinette_in_1769.jpg Marie Antoinette https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Antoinettes_Estate_Bedroom.jpg Marie Antoinette's Bedroom at the Petit Trianon https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_Loire_castle_hotels.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Antoinettes_Estate_Petit_Trianon.jpg Marie Antoinette's Estate, Petit Trianon https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Antoinettes_Estate_Billiard.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_de_Pompadour_250.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Antoinettes_Estate_salon.jpg Marie Antoinettes Estate, salon of the Petit Trianon https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Antoinettes_Estate_Farmhouse_2.jpg The Queen’s hamlet, Marie Antoinette's estate https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Antoinettes_Estate_mill.jpg The Queen’s hamlet, watermill on Marie Antoinette's Estate https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Antoinettes_wearing_a_chemise_a_la_reine.png Marie Antoinette wearing a chemise a la reine https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_versailles.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/marie-therese-of-france.html 2024-05-06T16:09:50.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Helene.jpg Duchess Helene, sister of Empress Sisi, became Hereditary Princess of Thurn and Taxis instead of Empress of Austria https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Catherine_aragon.jpg Catherine of Aragon, queen of England from June 1509 until May 1533. She was the first wife of King Henry VIII. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hortense_de_beauharnais.jpg Hortense de Beauharnais had a tumultuous life. It reads like a book, you wouldn't believe this all happened to one person, but it's all true. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Therese_of_1817.jpg Marie Thérèse of France in 1817 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Arrest_of_Louis_XVI_and_his_family_in_Varennes_1791_400.jpg The arrest of the Royal family in Varennes https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louis_Antoine.jpg Louis-Antoine of Artois, Duke of Angoulême. Husband of Marie-Thérèse of France https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Henri_dArtois_by_Adeodata_Malatesta.jpg Henri, Count of Chambord https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie-Therese.png https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/The_French_Royal_family_in_1823.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie-Therese-of-France.png Marie-Thérèse of France, Duchess of Angoulême https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/marie-therese.jpg Marie-Thérèse in Vienna in 1796 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/muiderslot.html 2020-05-19T18:00:21.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/De_muiderkring_400.jpg Muiderkring, by Jan Adam Kruseman https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/t_loo03_2.jpg Come an visit the stunning former Royal Paleis Het Loo in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/King_Willem-Alexander_and_Queen_Maxima.jpg The Kingdom of the Netherlands is ruled by king Willem Alexander. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Muiderslot.jpg Muiderslot, Photo by Jean Carlo Emer on Unsplash https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/P_C_Hooft_1743.jpg Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft (1581–1647), a famous resident of the Muiderslot https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Dam_Square_1650.jpg Het Paleis op de Dam, the Royal Palace of Amsterdam, is the official reception Palace of the Royal House of the Netherlands https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/kasteel_de_haar_luchtfoto.jpg Kasteel de Haar is the biggest, most luxurious and outrageous fairy-tale castle in the Netherlands. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Castle_front.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Muiderslot_400.jpg Muiderslot https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/2010001-40.jpg Muiderslot Courtyard https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/palace-film-locations.html 2023-08-18T06:26:16.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louis_XIV_of_France_and_his_family.jpg For more than a century three Bourbon kings of France resided in Versailles Palace. The genealogy of the house of Bourbon from Louis XIV till Louis XVI you can find here. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Francis_II_Mary_Stuart.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/louis-xiv-sun_king.jpg King Louis XIV of French, the Sun King, is known for his exorbitant Court and spectacular events at his palace of Versailles. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marieantoinette.jpg Marie Antoinette, born as Archduchess Maria Antonia, married the Dauphin of France (Louis XVI) at the age of 15. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/schloss_possenhofen.jpg The real Schloss Possenhofen, the childhood home of Sisi. Nowadays it's privately owned and only visible from the lake. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/schloss_fuschl.jpg Schloss Fuschl, acting as Schloss Possenhofen in the Sissi Trilogy https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Josephine_de_beuharnais_by_Massot.jpg Josephine de Beauharnais was the first wife of the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Highclere_Castle.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Ashford_Castle.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/palace-of-the-royal-mistress.html 2021-02-03T15:30:50.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/hotel-taschenbergpalais-kempinski.jpg Taschenberg Palace https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Balincourt.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_de_Pompadour_250.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/DianedePoitiers.jpg Diane de Poitiers, mistress of King Henry of France, lady of Chateau the Chenonceau, for a while... https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/schonbrunn500.png The habsburg rulers left behind magnificent castles in Austria.The most famous Austrian Palaces are found in Vienna. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_de_Pompadour_by_Francois_Boucher.jpg Jeanne Poisson received the title Marquise de Pompadour, and the castle to go with it. This allowed her to be presented at the court of King Louis XV. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_La_Verrerie.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_Madame_Dubarry_1874.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Maintenon_120.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Nonsuch_palace.jpg Nonsuch Palace, a gift of king Charles II of England to his mistress Barbara Villiers https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hampton-Court-Palace.jpg Explore the rich history of Hampton Court Palace, a must-see for anyone interested in British history, culture, and architecture. Discover the stories of King Henry VIII and his six wives. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Diana_Princess_of_Wales.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Burg-Stolpen-1923.jpg Burg Stolpen https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Barbara_Villiers.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Chenonceau_120.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louise_Keroualle_1671.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Blanche_Delacroix.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_Marie_Antoinette_Children.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louise_400_018.jpg The Belgian Princesses Stéphanie and Louise failed to get the millions back that King Leopold left to his mistress Caroline Lacroix. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_Diane_de_Poitiers.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Anna_Constantia_von_Cosel.jpg Anna Constantia von Brockdorff, Countess of Cosel (1680-1765) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/palace-of-versailles.html 2021-03-17T14:27:33.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Petit_Trianon_Versailles.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Versailles_Queens_Appartments_Billiard_room.jpg The Queen's billiard room in the petit apartments, Palace of Versailles https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louis_XIII_of_France.jpg King Louis XIII https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Versailles_palace_054.jpg The queue at Versailles Palace https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Versailles_fountains.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louis_XVI_of_France.jpg King Louis XVI https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/versailles_vieuw_from_the_lake.jpg Chateau de Versailles https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Domain_of_marie_antoinette_Versailles.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Versailles_palace_006.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Versailles_bedchamber.jpg The Queen's Bedchamber in the grand appartments, palace of Versailles https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/versailles_garden.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louis_XV_of_France.jpg King Louis XV https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/versailles_garden_statue.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Louis_XIV_of_France.jpg King Louis XIV https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Versailles_hall_of_mirrors.jpg Hall of Mirrors at versailles https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/palaces-of-europe-blog.html 2024-09-23T15:11:22.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/family-tree-of-Sisi-and-Franz.webp family tree of Sisi and Franz https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_Versailles_petit_appartement_Reine_cabinet_meridienne_sofa.jpg the Meridienne room https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/palazzo-bella.webp Palazzo Bella https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Charlemagne_by_Durer.jpg Charles the Great https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_de_Pompadour_by_Francois_Boucher.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Henri_de_Bourgogne.webp Henry of Burgundy https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Tudor_Family_Tree.png https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Streathamladyjayne.jpg Lady Jane Grey https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hampton-Court-Palace.jpg Hampton pin https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Achilleion_400_13.jpg Achilleion https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/palazzo-bella-on-isola-bella.html 2024-08-11T13:13:33.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/palazzo-bella-throneroom.webp Palazzo Bella Throneroom https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/palazzo-bella-Galleria-Berthier.webp Galleria Berthier is a mosaic of over 130 paintings including some masterpieces, in the Palazzo Bella https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/palazzo-bella-garden-1.jpg Palazzo Bella garden https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/palazzo-bella.webp Palazzo Bella https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/palazzo-bella-garden-3.webp Palazzo Bella garden https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Palazzo-Bella-bed.webp Palazzo Bella bed, where Napoleon and Josephine spend the night. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Letizia_Bonaparte_by_Robert_Lefevre.jpg Letizia Bonaparte, mother of Napopleon Bonaparte, and therefor also known as Madame Mère. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Josephine_de_beuharnais_by_Massot.jpg Josephine de Beauharnais was the first wife of the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Palazzo-Bella-hall.webp Palazzo Bella hall https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Malmaison_bedroom_josephine.png The Chateau de Malmaison is already mentioned in the 14th century and has always belonged to rich families. But the most famous residents are undoubtedly Napoleon and Josephine. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/palazzo-bella-garden-2.webp Palazzo Bella garden https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Fontainebleau_front.jpg Chateau de Fontainebleau has been continuously inhabited by French royals for eight centuries. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/paleis-op-de-dam.html 2020-03-15T15:38:51.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Govaert_Flinck_-_The_incorruptible_Consul_Marcus_Curius_Dentatus_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/t_loo03_2.jpg Come an visit the stunning former Royal Paleis Het Loo in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/mayors_room.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Amsterdam_Royal_Palace_sculpture.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/King_Willem-Alexander_and_Queen_Maxima.jpg The Kingdom of the Netherlands is ruled by king Willem Alexander. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Amsterdam_Royal_Palace_statues.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Dam_Square_1650.jpg Amsterdam Town Hall in the 17th century https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/kasteel_de_haar_luchtfoto.jpg Kasteel de Haar is the biggest, most luxurious and outrageous fairy-tale castle in the Netherlands. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hortense_de_Beauharnais.jpg Hortense de Beauharnais, Queen Consort of King Lodewijk I of Holland. On the picture her firstborn son Napoleon Charles Bonaparte who died in May 1807 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Amsterdam_paleis_op_de_Dam.jpg Royal Palace on dam Square, Amsterdam https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Muiderslot_400.jpg The Muiderslot is a medieval castle in the town of Muiden, 15 minutes from Amsterdam. Visit Muiderslot from Amsterdam by car, train, bus, boat or bicycle. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Lodewijk_Napoleon_King_of_holland.jpg Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, brother of Emperor Napoleon, was King of Holland (1806-1810) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/paleis_het_loo.html 2024-05-06T16:13:12.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Paleis_Het_Loo.jpg Het Loo Palace By Andreas Schelfhout (1787-1870) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/t_loo11-2.jpg Paleis Het Loo - drawing-room of Stadtholder Willem V https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Dam_Square_1650.jpg Het Paleis op de Dam, the Royal Palace of Amsterdam, is the official reception Palace of the Royal House of the Netherlands https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Garden_het_Loo.jpg Famous gardens of Paleis Het Loo https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/King_William_III_by_Thomas_Murray.jpg King-stadtholder William III https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/kasteel_de_haar_luchtfoto.jpg Kasteel de Haar is the biggest, most luxurious and outrageous fairy-tale castle in the Netherlands. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/t_loo60_2.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/t_loo68_2.jpg the carriage used by Queen Wilhelmina https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Mary_Stuart_by_W._Wissing.jpg Mary Stuart, Queen Mary II https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/t_loo35_2.jpg Het Loo- Queen Wilhelmina's playroom https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/t_loo03_2.jpg Paleis Het Loo, Apeldoorn https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/King_Willem-Alexander_and_Queen_Maxima.jpg The Kingdom of the Netherlands is ruled by king Willem Alexander. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Paleis_Het_Loo_20120912-1.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/t_loo72_2.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/t_loo04-2.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Muiderslot_400.jpg The Muiderslot is a medieval castle in the town of Muiden, 15 minutes from Amsterdam. Visit Muiderslot from Amsterdam by car, train, bus, boat or bicycle. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/plan-your-visit-linderhof-castle.html 2024-05-23T18:14:08.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/800_schloss-linderhof.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/hotel-taschenbergpalais-kempinski.jpg European castle hotels can be found in all regions and for all budgets. Experience sleeping like royals in one of these fine hotels. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/800_flora.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Burg_Eltz_from_above.jpg Eltz Castle, a fairytale castle in the hills above the Moselle River in Germany is well worth a visit. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/neuschwanstein.jpg Schloss Neuschwanstein is the fairy tale castle build by King Ludwig II of Bavaria. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Schloss_Herrenchiemsee_Sun_King_portrait.jpg Schloss Herrenchiemsee is a palace build by king Ludwig II located on the island Chiemsee. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/plan-your-visit-versailles.html 2019-05-01T13:35:38.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/versaillespalacecrowd.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/grandtrianongates.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/versaillespalaceroof.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/prettiest-castles-Czech-Republic.html 2023-07-06T18:03:12.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Bouzov-Castle.jpg Bouzov Castle https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Prague-Castle.jpg Prague Castle https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Francis_II_Mary_Stuart.jpg Visit the Best Palace Film Locations throughout Europe. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Karlstejn-Castle.jpg Karlštejn Castle https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Lednice-castle.jpg Lednice Castle https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/schonbrunn500.png The habsburg rulers left behind magnificent castles in Austria.The most famous Austrian Palaces are found in Vienna. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Cesky-Krumlov-Castle.jpg Český Krumlov Castle https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Valtice-Castle.jpg Valtice Castle https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_de_Pompadour_by_Francois_Boucher.jpg Find out wich Palace the Royal Mistresses received from their king, as a reward for their services. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hluboka-Castle.jpg Hluboká Castle https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Konopiste-Castle.jpg Konopiště Castle https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/virtual-palace-tours.png Stuck at home? Why not take Take a Virtual tour of the Palaces of Europe? Virtual tours for Buckingham Palace, Versailles and more. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Kromeriz-Castle.jpg Kroměříž Castle https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/questions-about-the-favourite.html 2024-05-06T18:05:19.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Catherine_aragon.jpg Catherine of Aragon, queen of England from June 1509 until May 1533. She was the first wife of King Henry VIII. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sarah_Duchess_of_Marlborough_by_Jervas_ca_1700.jpg Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, by Jervas ca.1700 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/marie-antoinettes_chambers.jpg Feast your eyes on Marie Antoinette's dress, or buy one for yourself! https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Queen_Anne_when_Princess_of_Denmark_Willem_Wissing_and_Jan_van_der_Vaardt_1684.jpg Queen Anne in 1684 when she was still Princess of Denmark. Painted by Willem Wissing and Jan van der Vaardt https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Princess_Anne_and_William.jpg Princess Anne and her only surviving child, Prince William the Duke of Gloucester, by Sir Godfrey Kneller ca. 1694 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Abigail_Masham.jpg Abigail Masham, Keeper of the Privy Purse to Queen Anne of England https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Queen_Anne_-_Michael_Dahl-1705.jpg Queen Anne in 1705, by Michael Dahl https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Antoinette_barbie.png A list of the Marie Antoinette Barbie, and 10 more breathtaking royal Barbie dolls. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Empress_Elizabeth_Georg_Raab.png Discover the beauty secrets of empress Sisi. Learn her peculiar skincare, hair care, and lifestyle habits. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/favourite.png Who is the Favourite based on? And other questions about The favourite. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Queen_Anne_and_Prince_George_Charles_Boit_1706.jpg Queen Anne and Prince George, by Charles Boit 1706 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Diana_Princess_of_Wales.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/romanov-family-tree.html 2024-03-25T19:02:41.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Catherine_aragon.jpg Catherine of Aragon, queen of England from June 1509 until May 1533. She was the first wife of King Henry VIII. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame-de-Pompadour.jpg Madame de Pompadour was the matresse-en-Titre to King Louis XV for nearly 20 years. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Queen_Anne_when_Princess_of_Denmark_Willem_Wissing_and_Jan_van_der_Vaardt_1684.jpg Who is the film the Favourite based on? And other questions about The favourite. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Napoleon_receives_the_Queen_of_Prussia_807.jpg Napoleon (left) and Emperor Alexander I (the curly blonde next to him) meet the king and queen of Prussia for the signing of the peace treaty at Tilsit, 1807 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Nicholas_II_with_family_1913.jpg Nicholas II of Russia with his family in 1913 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Peter_the_Great_1838.jpg Peter the Great https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Catherina_II_of_Russia.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie-Therese-of-France.png Marie-Thérèse of France, born as Madame Royale, she became prisoner, refugee, Duchess, Dauphine and even Queen of France for about twenty minutes. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Elizabeth_of_Russia.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/House_of_Romanov_2.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Catherine_I_of_Russia_by_Nattier.jpg Catherine I reigns Russia for two years until her death in 1727 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/saint_fargeau_castle.html 2023-10-04T18:04:24.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Saint-Fargeau.jpg Saint Fargeau Castle by Laurent Pandini - wikimedia https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Saint_Fargeau_courtyard.jpg Saint Fargeau Castle Courtyard https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_de_Saint-Fargeau_1845.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Grande_Mademoiselle.jpg Anne-Marie-Louise D'Orleans, the Grande-Mademoiselle https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Charlemagne_by_Durer.jpg French Monarchs and Castles: Discover the lives of France's kings, queens, and their magnificent castles. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Madame_de_Pompadour_by_Francois_Boucher.jpg The Château de Champs-sur-Marne is a stunning neoclassical palace located just outside of Paris. It is known for its elegant architecture, beautiful gardens, and rich history. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/chenonceau.jpg One of the most famous palaces of the Loire Valley is Chateau de chenonceau, a real Gril Power Palace! https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Chateau_De_Marcay.jpg Find the best castle hotels in the Loire Valley in France. Spend your holiday like the royals did. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Saint-Fargeau-crowd.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/schloss-laxenburg.html 2020-03-02T16:23:14.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Franz_Joseph_of_Austria_1851.jpg Dive into the tumultuous life of Franz Joseph 1 of Austria, a man of power, passion, and tragedy, as you binge-watch The Empress on Netflix. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Helene.jpg Duchess Helene, sister of Empress Sisi, became Hereditary Princess of Thurn and Taxis instead of Empress of Austria https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Blauer_Hof_Laxenburg_200.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Laxenburg_Old_Castle_200.jpg Schloss Laxenburg "Alten Schloss" (Old Castle) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Dianatempel_Laxenburg_Detail_250.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Blauer_Hof_Laxenburg_250.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Dianatempel_Laxenburg_250.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Franzensburg_Laxenburg_400.jpg Schloss Laxenburg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Schloss_Laxenbur_Franzensburg_200.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sisi_1863.jpg Empress Sisi, born as Elisabeth of Bavaria, married Franz josep I in 1854. Pictured as a fary tale in the famous Sissi Film, the real life of the Empress of Austria was not a bed of roses. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Achilleion_400_13.jpg Corfu's Empress Elisabeth's Palace: The Achilleion Palace. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/schloss-neuschwanstein.html 2024-09-23T13:10:39.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/hotel-taschenbergpalais-kempinski.jpg European castle hotels can be found in all regions and for all budgets. Experience sleeping like royals in one of these fine hotels. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Burg_Eltz_from_above.jpg Eltz Castle, a fairytale castle in the hills above the Moselle River in Germany is well worth a visit. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/neuschwanstein.jpg Neuschwanstein Castle https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Ludwig_II.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Schloss_Herrenchiemsee_Sun_King_portrait.jpg Schloss Herrenchiemsee is a palace build by king Ludwig II located on the island Chiemsee. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/schlossneuschwanstein_jpg.jpg Schloss Neuschwanstein https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/04Neuschwanstein_Kutsche.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/01Marienbruecke_Neuschwanstein.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/schloss_herrenchiemsee.html 2024-05-04T18:08:50.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_neuschwanstein.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_linderhof.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/schloss_herrenchiemsee_state_bedchamber.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/schloss_herrenchiemsee_bedchamber.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_Empress_Elisabeth_dresses.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Herrenchiemsee_fountain.jpg Fountain in front of the Herrenchiemsee Palace https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/herrenchiemsee.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/schloss_herrenchiemsee_hall_of_mirrors.jpg 17 Large mirrors reflecti the gardens and creating an endless, shimmering vista inthe Hall of Mirrors in Herrenchiemsee. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Schloss_Herrenchiemsee_Sun_King_portrait.jpg Ludwig visited the Versailles palace once and was a great admirer of Louis XIV, the Sun King. One of the main features of his Herrenchiemsee palace is a copy of the famous painting of the Sun King. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_versailles.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/schloss_linderhof.html 2020-07-01T17:00:39.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/linderhof-palace.jpg Linderhof palace https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/linderhof_decoration.jpg Linderhof ornaments https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Burg_Eltz_from_above.jpg Eltz Castle, a fairytale castle in the hills above the Moselle River in Germany is well worth a visit. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/linderhof.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/linderhof_flora_figure.jpg Linderhof Flora Figure https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/800_schloss-linderhof.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/linderhof_venus_grotto.jpg Linderhof Venus Grotto https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/neuschwanstein.jpg Schloss Neuschwanstein is the fairy tale castle build by King Ludwig II of Bavaria. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/linderhof_bedchamber.jpg Linderhof Bedchamber of King Ludwig II https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/ludwig_II.jpg King Ludwig II https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/sisi-dress-patterns.html 2024-06-07T18:14:25.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_1850s_Dress_patterns.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_Marie_Antoinette_dress.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_Empress_Elisabeth_dresses.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/sisi-dress-patterns.png sisi dress patterns https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/spanish-habsburg-family-tree.html 2024-06-12T07:46:07.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Kaiservilla.jpg The kaiservilla in Bad Ischl was the summer residence of Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/joan_of_castile.jpg Joan of Castile https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/vienna-hofburg_palace.jpg The Hofburg Palace in the Centre of Vienna, was the bastion of the House of Habsburg monarchs of Austria for more than six centuries. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/spanish-habsburgs.jpg spanish habsburgs https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/joan_the_mad.jpg Joanna of Castile with the body of her husband Philip the Handsome in 1506. By Francisco Pradilla y Ortiz https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Empress_Maria_Theresia.png Empress Maria Theresa and Emperor Francis I had 16 children. Here is a short list of Marie Antoinette's Siblings https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Charles_II_of_Spain.jpg Charles II of Spain was the last king of Spain from the Habsburg dynasty. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/the-assassination-of-empress-elisabeth-of-austria.html 2024-09-24T07:33:35.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Franz_Joseph_of_Austria_1851.jpg Dive into the tumultuous life of Franz Joseph 1 of Austria, a man of power, passion, and tragedy, as you binge-watch The Empress on Netflix. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Helene.jpg Duchess Helene, sister of Empress Sisi, became Hereditary Princess of Thurn and Taxis instead of Empress of Austria https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/empress-elisabeth.jpg Empress Elisabeth and Countess Irma Sztaray at Territet, Switzerland https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hotel_beau_rivage.jpg Hotel Beau-Rivage, Geneve. Empress Elisabeth of Austria died here. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/steamship-Geneve.jpg steamship “Genève” https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Franz-joseph.jpg Franz-Joseph hears that Empress Elisabeth has died https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Duke_of_orleans.jpg Philippe, Duke of Orléans (1869 - 1926) https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sisi_1863.jpg Empress Sisi, born as Elisabeth of Bavaria, married Franz josep I in 1854. Pictured as a fary tale in the famous Sissi Film, the real life of the Empress of Austria was not a bed of roses. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Lucheni_fitxa.jpg Mugshot of Luigi Lucheni, the man who performed the assassination of Empress Elisabeth of Austria in Geneva on September 10th, 1898. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Achilleion_400_13.jpg Corfu's Empress Elisabeth's Palace: The Achilleion Palace. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/the-house-of-tudor.html 2024-11-10T17:00:23.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Catherine_aragon.jpg Catherine of Aragon, queen of England from June 1509 until May 1533. She was the first wife of King Henry VIII. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Henry-VII.webp Portrait of Henry VII https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Felipe_of_Spain_and_MariaTudor.webp Painting of Maria I and Felipe II by Hans Eworth https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Robert_dudley_1565.jpg Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/The_Palace_of_Placentia.webp greenwich palace https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Windsor_castle.webp Windsor Castle https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hampton_Court_Gate.jpg Hampton gate https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Henry-VIII.webp Portrait of Henry VIII of England by Holbein the younger https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Edward_VI_of_England.webp Painting of Edward VI of England, Attributed to William Scrots https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Tudor_Family_Tree.png House of Tudor family tree https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/St_James_s_Palace.webp St James's Palace https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Catherine_Parr.jpg Find your Tudor dress, look as gorgeous as Queen Elisabeth I or dress up as Anne Boleyn. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Katherine_Howard.jpg A list of things that you may not have heard about Catherine Howard, queen of England. Beheaded just like her cousin of Anne Boleyn. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Nonsuch_palace.jpg Nonsuch Palace https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Elizabeth-I.webp Painting of Queen Elizabeth I ca 1575 https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Streathamladyjayne.jpg Lady Jane Grey, the Nine Days'Queen was Queen of England and Ireland from 10 July until 19 July 1553. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/things-you--didnt-know-about-empress-elisabeth-sisi.html 2024-05-08T16:57:14.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Franz_Joseph_of_Austria_1851.jpg Dive into the tumultuous life of Franz Joseph 1 of Austria, a man of power, passion, and tragedy, as you binge-watch The Empress on Netflix. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Helene.jpg Duchess Helene, sister of Empress Sisi, became Hereditary Princess of Thurn and Taxis instead of Empress of Austria https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Winterhalter_Elisabeth.jpg Elisabeth in 1865, by Winterhalter https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Anna_Nahowski.jpg Anna Nahowski, mistress of Emperor Franz-Joseph https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Breakfest_Theo_Zasch.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Elisabeth_at_Corfu.jpg Sisi at an older age, this clothing style can hide a tattoo very well https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/achilleon-achilles.png View from the garden of Achilleon- Corfu https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/postcard_Carre.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Katharina_Schratt_1880.jpg Katharina Schratt, mistress of Emperor Franz-Jospeh https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Le_Petit_Journal_-_Bazar_de_la_Charite.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Sophie_of_Bavaria.jpg Duchess Sophie Charlotte in Bavaria https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Sisi_1863.jpg Empress Sisi, born as Elisabeth of Bavaria, married Franz josep I in 1854. Pictured as a fary tale in the famous Sissi Film, the real life of the Empress of Austria was not a bed of roses. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Bayer_Heroin_bottle.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Achilleion_400_13.jpg Corfu's Empress Elisabeth's Palace: The Achilleion Palace. https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/tips-for-visiting-versailles.html 2019-08-18T13:11:14.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_Royal_mistress.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_Marie_Antoinette.png https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/versaillespalacecrowd.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/250_Loire_castle_hotels.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/grandtrianongates.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Versailles_palace_054.jpg Queues in front of the entrance gate of Versailles Palace https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Marie_Antoinette_amusement_at_Versailles.jpg the Queen’s Hamlet https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/05versailles-garden-lake.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Hotel_Trianon_Palace.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Tips_Versailles.png https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/versaillespalaceroof.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Versailles_palace_017.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/01Versailles_palace_2000_001.jpg Bedchamber of Madame Voctoire, Versailles https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/versailles-palace-tours.html 2019-04-17T14:39:27.000000Z https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/01grand-triananon.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/marie-antoinettes_chambers_150.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/Bourbon_kings_150.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/06versailles-palace-roof.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/01versailles-palace-crowd.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/04versailles-garden.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/louis-xiv-sun_king_150.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/05versailles-garden-lake.jpg https://www.palaces-of-europe.com/images/02versailles-fountain.jpg