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Marie Antoinette At Versailles
December 6th, 2009
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Marie Antoinette At Versailles
Question: Would A teenager like the Palace of Versailles?
Im going to Paris with an 18yrold and 15 yearold. The 15yrold wants to go see the Palace of Versaille but only because she liked the movie Marie Antoinette with the fashion etc, however ive heard that Varsaille is just gardens and i have a feeling she would be bored. Is it worth the travel? How long should we spend there half a day or a whole day?
Answer: Hmm the other posters have pretty much said it all but as a 17yr old who visited palais de versailles a couple of years ago I will say that I really enjoyed it - you might want to go in for half a day because, as with all historic buildings there's only so much teens can take of it lol. But don't forget the queues can be quite long, as is the journey there.
But then, the town itself is pretty nice with some pleasant restaurants, chocolate shops etc so its worth having a wander around there too.
Have fun!
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Marie Antoinette: And The Decline Of French Monarchy
August 23rd, 2009
Gr. 9-12. YAs who associate Marie Antoinette with frivolous excess may be surprised by the positive portrayal in this biography. Divided at age 14 from her Austrian homeland and forced to marry the “awkward, lumbering” heir to the French throne, the young dauphine faced indisputably tough circumstances. Unfortunately, the authors present the queen as the innocent target of a restive public’s ire without consistently offering supporting evidence.
Though the more sympathetic view is widely accepted by modern historians (many of whose own analyses are listed in the concluding bibliography), neglecting to support one’s conclusions and acknowledge surmise where it occurs does a disservice to young readers. Despite imperfections, though, this entry in the new European Queens series provides an engaging point of entry into the history of the French Revolution. Moreover, for YA appeal, it’s hard to beat a historical figure whose story features a controversial diamond necklace, public speculation about the royals’ troubled sex life, and, of course, a tragic, bloody conclusion. Jennifer Mattson
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