Series

Versailles

2009 · 1 season · Documentary

Drama-documentary series recreating the story of the rise and fall of one of Europe's most splendid palaces.

Symbol of France’s glory, Versailles is probably the most splendid royal palace in Europe. From 1643 to 1792 it was the stage on which the most glorious period of the French Monarchy played out, until the darkest days, at the fall of the Bourbon dynasty. This collection offers a sensitive and endearing portrait of the monarchs and recreates their life, loves and political willpower.

Cherie Lunghi

Narrator

First aired

July 18, 2009

Last aired

February 15, 2012

Status

Ended

Original language

English

Episodes

3

Genres

Documentary

• Season 13 episodes · 2009