It’s no secret that I’m a big Marie Antoinette fangirl. I have been completely fascinated with her life, story and image since I first watched Rose of Versailles, many years ago. I’m not the only one it seems, because there are some beautiful and interesting websites out there devoted to the last Queen of France. I hope you will enjoy these links!
Marie Antoinette Online
Our first stop is very informative, MA online has some excellent articles and biographies in different languages. I believe the articles have different authors however, so take them with a pinch of salt and remember that everyone has different opinions on this controversial Queen. There is also a nicely presented image gallery and a forum.
Le château de Versailles
The official site of Marie Antoinette’s home in france, Versailles has been beautifully restored and is now a museum of french culture and history. You can find some gorgeous images of the palais here, including panoramic views of the Hall of Mirrors. There are notes on the history of the buildings as well, from the Sun King to Napoleon and of course, MA herself.
Antoinette’s Closet
One of my favourite Marie Antoinette websites! All about the gowns worn by the Queen both in history, and in the many films that feature her. Excellent reference images and inspirations for lovers of period fashion. There is even a gallery of fan made costumes. I would love a replica of one of her dresses someday. If you look under “The Queen of France” you can see images of the few surviving pieces of her possession.
Marie Antoinette Style
A lovely article by Miss Gala on dressing in a modern version of Marie Antoinette’s style. Inspired by the sumptuous movie by Sophia Coppola, she reccomends powdered hair, pink blush and a little glitter for added sparkle! Rich perfumes and hair jewels give the finishing touch.
The Marie Antoinette Flickr Group
To really immerse yourself in her lavish lifestyle and gain some royal inspiration, I suggest setting this to slideshow, putting on some Mozart and enjoying a bowl of strawberries in cream, with a silver spoon. Portraits, film stills, photos of Versailles and the Trianon, dolls, furniture, crockery, sculpture, jewelry everything here is a visual feast. Enjoy!
January 29th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Thank you very much for these lovely links, princess. They have been really helpful.
Wishing you a lovely day,
{Queen Elise}
January 30th, 2008 at 1:41 am
Princess,
i wish that Your wish for a replica gown is granted one day, together with all the wonderful accssories - jewels in Your hair, powder and gltter. You do look wonderful in Your MA gown but how regal You would look i such replicas!
Princess, Your Portal is becoming more and more wonderful with time - congratulations.
Nigel - an appreciative Princess Skye fan!