Marie Antoinette Information

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Le Pays Lauragais is the region that encompasses the Haute Garronne(31), Tarn (81) and Aude (11) departments in the South of France. I would imagine that most people are aware of Tarn, with it’s capital Albi, as an area of outstanding beauty but may be less familiar with the Aude and Haute Garronne departments, until of course the fabulous cities of Carcassonne and Toulouse are mentioned.

Carcassonne is the capital of the Aude department and home to 2 world heritage sites, and Toulouse known either as the ‘Ville Rose’ or the ‘Cite d’Espace’ is of course the capital of Haute Garrone and is the principle city in the South of France. It is also home of France’s aerospace industry and the headquarters of Airbus.

All three departments are named after the primary rivers that run through them and two of them also play host to the famous Canal du Midi which was championed into existence by Pierre-Paul Riquet, France’s answer to Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

The main feed reservoir for the Canal du Midi is a gorgeous lake that sits above the market town of Revel famous for its food market and furniture industry. To form the lake, a large dam that is 30m high, 10m thick and stretches some 871m in length was constructed in the 17th century.

Today the lake is used as a recreational area providing a beach from where you can swim, sailing, fishing and walking facilities in a very pleasant and attractive part of France, it has also been made more interesting through the provision of an arboretum around it’s shores that has over a 150 different varieties of trees including one which is circa 400 year old . It has been classified as a Worldwide Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO

The lake has become a natural attraction for leisure facilities and there are a number of restaurants, shops, a large hotel, an equestrian center, camping site and cafes with views over the lake. The most recent addition being a museum dedicated to Monsieur Riquet (opened in 2008 overlooking a large fountain) which provides a detailed insight into his life and works, you can also get a nice lunch in it’s new restaurant if you want to make a day or half day of it.

Castelnaudary of cassoulet fame, is a little further south from Revel and actually sits on the Canal du Midi, it also has a very good food market which takes place on a Monday morning. There are boat trips along the canal from the port in the summer months and some fine examples of the locks of the Canal du Midi can be found here.

Going towards Toulouse from Castelnaudary you will find Villefrance de Lauragais and opportunities for hiring bikes to cycle the paths of the canal and explore the small villages, restaurants and a little bit of wildlife on route.

Circling back towards Revel you can find the towns of Durfort and Soreze, Durfort is well known for it’s copper based products that are hand crafted and sold in the local shops, a good place to visit on a Sunday morning, especially since the portfolio of hand crafted products has now extended to include leather, pottery basketry and cabinetwork.

Soreze is best known for its ‘Parc de l’Abbaye-Ecole’ which, in it’s hey day around 1776, was one of 12 military academies created by Louis XVI. Later it was managed by Father Lacordaire, who revived the Dominican Order in France, but after educating a number of famous people, including officers, writers, philosophers and politicians it ultimately closed it’s doors as a school in 1991. Since then (starting in 1993) the whole site has been under a program of restoration and has been listed as a historic monument.

The town itself is full of old world charm with half timbered village houses from the 16th and 17th centuries and its famous building is the ‘bell tower of St Martin’ which is believed to have been completed around 1512.

Soreze is located at the foot of the ‘Montagne Noire’ and has become a favorite tourist destination for the region, it provides a gateway to the Parc natural regional du Haut-Languedoc, where you will find caves, grottos and streams plus plenty of places to cycle or walk.

Find out more about Le Pays Lauragais here and the larger region of Languedoc Rousillon here.

Lots of things to do and places to see in the South of France

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Marie Antoinette Costume How To Make

Question: Marie-Antoinette halloween costume help?

I want to be MA for Halloween this year and I already have a good wig to where, but I need everything else.

Should I go for a long or short dress? Comfort isn’t an issue with me

Any stores you know that sell corsets or something of the Queen of France theme?

Please respond.
Thanks
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I just had another idea:
What if I wore the MA wig but with modern clothing, like jeans and a Tshirt, but with heels(cause I love them).
It kinda says she was a normal teenage girl stuck in the 18th century.

Thoughts?

Answer: I would suggest going for the longer dress - The classic look is quite nice. However looking at the various costumes out there, they do not seem to be that cheap (makes sense I guess with the extra fabric and style).

The short ones, well what can I say. I never thought there were sexy Marie Antoinette costumes before now. Depending on the type of party you are going to and the people there, it could well be the option to go with.

The link below shows some of the costumes out there. Hopefully it helps with your decision.

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Marie Antoinette Gown Costume

Halloween costumes are about being creative and having a good time. However big or small your age, or your size, thereÂ’s a costume out there with your name on it. TheyÂ’re the most important element of the holiday because people love the opportunity to get dressed up in something that they would never normally wear.

Costumes range from popular comic characters such as Spiderman and Superman to traditional costumes such as ghosts, goblins, and witches. For the past few years, the most popular costumes, especially among adults, have been pirate costumes because of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. This year that trend is sure to continue after the recent release of the third movie in the series. For those grown-ups who value education, there are historical adult Halloween costumes, such as extravagant Marie Antoinette dresses, sharp colonial George Washington suits, seductive Cleopatra gowns, or honest Abe Lincoln ensembles. But of course, Halloween would not truly be Halloween without some terrifying costumes. Zombies, Grim Reapers, and monsters are classic creepy choices. Whatever costume you end up with, don’t forget that sometimes it’s an accessory that will pull your entire outfit together and separate it from everyone elseÂ’s. Hats, wigs, swords, belts, capes, boots, scarves, and jewelry will all take your Halloween costume to a whole new level.

Homemade costumes are great because they are truly one-of-a-kind, theyÂ’re as much fun to make as they are to wear, and theyÂ’ll perfectly express your unique personality. Lots people decide to use homemade costumes to save cash, but then they proceed to go out and buy all their materials, rather than using things that are lying around their house. As a result, after all the materials are bought, some home-stitched costumes end up costing even more than the store-bought ones. DonÂ’t make that mistake.

Halloween allows anyone to step outside of their normal (boring?) self and be someone or something entirely different for the evening. Usually restrained people let loose and get spooky, wild, or wicked without fear of peer judgment. ThatÂ’s why itÂ’s a favorite holiday of so many: they love its merriment, amusement, and creativity, as well as the chance to creatively show off their alter egos with costumes.

James Arthurs writes extensively about costumes and party hosting. Read more about Halloween Costumes at AbbaCostumes.net.

Louis Xvi Married Marie Antoinette

Question: Marie Antoinette marriage?

Where can I find information on the treaty signed to marry Marie Antonia to Louis XVI, I am trying to find a more detailed source, and I cannot use wikipedia as a source. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Answer: I agree with the poster above that you're far more likely to find this answer in a book than on the net unless you speak French. The original documents would be in French [which in addition to being Louis XVI's nationality was the language used for most foreign affairs] and if they're reproduced it would be on a French website.

That said, you can find much information on the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, which her engagement to the Dauphin Louis was in response to, or accounts of her engagement (she was stripped naked in front of French nobles as symbolism of leaving everything that was Austrian behind her). Her marriage was one of the terms of the 1748 Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (there have been several treaties of Aix-la-Chapelle dating back to the 9th century, so you'll need to use 1748 when you search).

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Marie Antoinette Style Shoes

Question: Rococo or Marie Antoinette Type Shoes?

I am dying for Marie Antoinette style shoes but am having such trouble tracking them down! I know about Irregular Choice and I can’t find much there. Can someone please direct me to the right place?

Answer: http://www.pinupgirlclothing.com/marie-antoinette-shoes.html

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