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Hotel Marie Antoinette New York

Paris has an undeniable pull, a charm that draws you in. It is days spent nursing coffee and pastries in streetside cafes, watching the sun glinting off the Seine; it is hours in galleries, museums and cathedrals, knowing you will never be able to take in a fraction of the city’s cultural wonders. Then night falls, and Paris glows with its millions of lights, bright like fairies clinging to its grand sculptural architecture. A shopper’s dream, a gastronomic haven, the city of Amelie, Chanel and Marie Antoinette – Paris is iconic for so many reasons and essential for any definition of romance.

The only way to truly experience such an extravagant and beautiful city is in the lap of luxury. And as perhaps the quintessential destination for gourmet dining and luxury hotels, Paris is sure to have you living la vie en rose…

Luxury Hotels in Paris

Hotel de Crillon: Constructed for Louis XV in 1758, Hotel de Crillon is literally fit for a king and is one of the only true palace hotels left in Paris. Opulent furnishings are updated and contemporary, but retain the spirit of the hotel’s grand past. Indulge in an eight-course feast at the hotel’s restaurant, Les Ambassadeurs, prepared by Michelin star rated chef Jean-Francois Piege.

Hospes Hotel Lancaster: One of the city’s most intimate luxury hotels set in a 19th-century private mansion. Once graced by the likes of Greta Garbo and Grace Kelly, Hotel Lancaster is a tribute to true, old world Parisian glamour. Stay in the lilac-hued Marlene Dietrich suite, decorated in the actress’ favourite colour and designed to celebrate her frequent patronage of the establishment. Located on the Rue de Berri, you’ll be mere steps from the Champs Elysees and the Triangle d’Or.

Haute Cuisine in Paris

Lasserre: From its humble beginnings as a small abandoned bistro in 1937, Rene Lasserre managed to turn his restaurant into a Parisian institution, visited by noted individuals from Salvador Dali to Audrey Hepburn. Today the Lasserre’s legacy has been faithfully preserved by the restaurant’s talented chefs, who continue to infuse traditional French cuisine with new life and offer patrons not just a meal, but a gastronomic experience.

Le violon d’ingres: An elegant venue with impeccable and attentive service and unique dishes sure to tantalize your taste buds. The ambiance is sophisticated without being intimidating, as the staff and chefs are truly dedicated to making their patrons feel at home. And Chef Christian Constant makes flavourful art of classic French cuisine.

Tom Ingrams is a travel writer who specialises in the higher end of the market, paying particular attention to the very best boutique and luxury hotels from around the world.

Marie Antoinette Children

Question: Did Mozart propose to Marie Antoinette as a child?

I’m wondering whether or not Mozart actually proposed to Marie Antoinette because I’ve read things saying yes, and things that say that it’s not true, so is it? (This is a long lost question of mine that’s been in my mind for a while)

Answer: This charming anecdote is often mentioned.

On his 1762 visit to Schonbrunn, the Austrian royal palace, Mozart, playing with the young princesses, slipped on a polished floor. Bursting into tears, he was picked up and comforted by a seven-year-old Marie Antoinette. Mozart then kissed the future queen of France: "You are nice," he declared. "I will marry you."

http://www.anecdotage.com/index.php?aid=14977

There is an anecdote concerning her childhood in which a little boy who was visiting the court slipped and fell while playing with the Hapsburg children. Marie Antoinette, who was almost exactly the boy's age, caught him. He kissed her and told her "I'll marry you someday." The boy was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

http://www.angelfire.com/ca6/frenchrevolution89/antoinette.html

As a child, Marie Antoinette met Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart when he came to perform for Marie Antoinette's Imperial family. Legend has it that after the concert, while Mozart (who was about the same age as Marie Antoinette) was playing with the children, slipped and Marie caught him. Mozart stated "I'll marry you someday."

http://198.170.103.14/03/marieantoinette.html

In the artist's family, they told the story of how the little prodigy had slipped and fallen on the well-polished drawing- room floor, and how Antonia, the youngest of the archduchesses, who was exactly his age, rushed to help him up and kissed him. "You are kind, I would like to marry you," he said to her. "Out of gratitude," he replied to the Empress when she laughed and asked why he wanted to marry her daughter. The anecdote has been told many times, and though it cannot be authenticated, it is perfectly plausible.

http://www.nytimes.com/books/first/l/lever-marie.html

Oh Child - Marie Antoinette (live)

Marie Antoinette Style Dress

Question: Which one is better? **pics included**?

Hey everyone,

As you can see I need some help.
I have a main role in a musical theatre production, and I need a fancy Marie Antoinette style dress for a few scenes!
Which dress would be better?

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Yes, I know they arent the best out there, but I don’t have a lot of options because all the nice onea are over 200 bucks! Argh!
Anyway, which one would be better?

Thank you!

P.S In case you were wondering, I have the role of Lina Lamont in “Singing in the Rain!”

THANKS AGAIN!

Answer: The first one would be more fitting for the role and it would be a lot easier to care for and get in and out of. Good luck! Break a Leg!!! LOL

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Marie Antoinette Black Wigs

Isn’t Halloween  a great time of year? It’s the only time of year where you can be anyone you want. Dressing up can be really fun and exciting, especially if you choose to be someone that is original. Dressing up as a queen is the type of costume that is fun for any girl, big or small.

There are all types of queen costumes that are beautiful as well as fun. If you want to be someone rich and powerful that used to rule the world, a queen is the perfect type of imaginary character.There are many different types of queen costumes to fit any personality. One that is really cool is Cleopatra. This is a very elaborate costume that has a beautiful white and gold toga. You can wear a black wig like a Cleopatra or just dye your hair for the occasion. There are a lot of different wash away dyes that aren’t permanent. You also get to wear a crown and carry a cool scepter. Another powerful queen that is truly elaborate is the Queen or Hearts. This costume is great for anyone who wants to be someone unique, imaginary, and still beautiful. This queen is supposed to be evil but doesn’t necessarily have to be.

There are also many different queen costumes that are great for children. Little girls also love to be queens and you can even dress up your toddler as a queen. One costume that is really cute for toddlers is a queen bee. With this costume they can be a cute little bee and still wear a crown. Some other fun costumes for little girls are barbie princesses or they can even be prom queen and wear any type of beautiful dress they want. No matter the queen they want to be it’s easy to be original as well as fun.If you are wanting to find queen costumes for Halloween there are a lot of fun ideas that you could find online.

You could easily be someone from history or a queen that is imaginary. There are costumes for toddlers as well as adults that are really exciting and unique. Like Cleopatra, the Queen of Hearts, Marie Antoinette, or even a simple queen bee. Whatever type of queen you want to be you could create her yourself or buy an elaborate costume online. The important part of Halloween is to be creative and and have fun.

About the author:Tony Peacock is a blogger and writer and avid Halloween fan. To get all the latest tips, tricks, and tactics about Halloween costumes such as the queen costumes and many more be sure to visit us at our Buy Cheap Halloween Costumes.

French Revolution Aspects

Question: Political aspects of French Revolution?

What were some political aspects during the Great Fear of the French Revolution? For example, what did the king do or not do that sparked the anger of the peasants.

Thanks!

Answer: In the months leading up to the Great Fear and the Reign of Terror, foreign powers had already threatened the French population with retaliation if they did not free King Louis XVI and reinstate him as a monarch.

The Prussian Duke of Brunswick threatened to "pilfer" Paris if the Parisiens dared to touch the royal family, which only infuriated the Parisien population.

The French nobility, having recently lost its inherited privileges, favoured the overthrow of the Revolutionary Government and the reinstatement of the Ancien Régime. The Roman Catholic Church was also against the Revolution, which had turned the clergy into employees of the state and had required that they take an oath of loyalty to the nation. About half of the clergy, mainly in western France, refused the oath.

King Louis XVI was himself was suspected of conspiring with foreign powers who wished to invade France and restore the absolute monarchy. His family's attempted esape to Varennes in 1791 put fear in many French that the King was willing to turn to foreign intervention to crush the Revolution.

Members of the Catholic clergy and the former nobility entered into conspiracies, often invoking foreign military intervention. By the Spring of 1793, Paris was in a full panic. Paranoia and fear was rampant, as foreign spies, traitorous conspiracies, and anti-revolutionary sentiment was feared to be rising and threatening the Revolution.

The paranoia and fear erupted into the Reign of Terror in the Summer of of 1793.

Hope this helps,
Peace!

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