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Versailles, an eminently political invention of Louis XIV and symbol of absolute monarchy, continues to be used as a place of power by the Republic. An illustration of the invariants of power in their most flamboyant form. A look back at the great Versailles moments of our republican monarchy, from Gaulle to François Hollande.
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Designed by Louis XIV as a true instrument of power, the Palace of Versailles is still a symbol of national power today. As such, Republican France is still inspired by the traditions of the Ancien Régime. Official visits follow one another. Kennedy, Nixon, Brezhnev, Elizabeth II, Gaddafi and even Xi Jinping, the current Chinese president, were all received in a ritual reminiscent of the grandeur of yesteryear. This documentary offers an unusual visit to the Château and its gardens. We discover it in all its facets, following in the footsteps of these famous guests, thanks to archive images of these state receptions.
00:00 Versailles, Kings, Princesses and Presidents
08:39 Queen Elisabeth, historical visit
22:11 The Congress Hall in Versailles
36:52 Versailles: a habitable place?
55:02 Louis XIV and the Versailles celebrations
01:08:28 Louis-Philippe and the Museum of French History
01:33:39 Versailles, always ready to surprise us
Director: Frédéric Biamonti
Narrated: Lambert Wilson
© MORGANE PRODUCTION - 2015