TODAY gets an extravagant tour inside the Palace of Versailles

[@bologneseprince]

These three are so enjoying their work/vacation 😂😂

[@aliochagouverneur]

It's always nice seeing Americans and people from around the world visiting our country and places we are fortunate to be familiar with. Bienvenue. Love from Paris :)

[@catherined5560]

what an amazing place/video. I never realized it was so close to Paris, for some reason i thought it was out in the countryside. just beautiful

[@pamelawing626]

I have taken the train out to Versailles three times and the very FIRST time I visited was on a European tour, my first time to Europe. Versailles is beautiful, and the grounds are lovely and its so nice on a sunny day to see all the people walking, biking, kids running around, enjoying the park. If you ever go, get a tram or rent a "golf cart" and go around the grounds and stop into the other buildings, the Petite Trianon and the Grand Trianon(sp, apologies to any native French here, my writing skills are very rusty), and also Marie Antoinette's little Hamlet. You will notice the marble on the stairs had a dip worn in them from all the hundreds of years of footsteps. The other thing that I found very interesting in there are NO hallways, you just go through one room and into another. No wonder it was hard to keep secrets, NOT much privacy. We in the world are so lucky that Versailles still stands and was not destroyed during the revolution. I am so glad I have seen Versailles in person, but now I'm done, and will explore other places. Last trip went to Versailles (do NOT go on Sunday,, I have NO idea what came over me to plan THAT!!!!) and also spend a nice day in Fontainebleau. I wonder if they will pop out there OR got to Giverny. . That is a great way to spend a day. Gotta say, we would NOT have a USA without the French and people would do well to remember that, study that, and appreciate that.

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

I visited Versailles Palace twice during different years. My second visit was 2011, I accidentally learned about a night lights show after dark from the tourist information office. I think it cost 40 Euros, at one of the smaller gardens fountain. It has hologram of Louis XIV THE Sun King with story narrated in French. I studied the French revolution, so I knew the history, so I could follow along. It's hard to explain it, but it was so magical 😊 I love walking around the garden after the museum closed, just stunning! I can't help but to compared this Palace to the Forbidden City in Beijing, home to the last emperor of China. All I saw saw tall red concrete walls, no paintings, no statues just lots of antiques furniture, most of the importance areas were 🪢 rope off. I must say that the Palace of Versailles is simply splendid! 😊 The view at the gardens, fountain ⛲! I saw on Versailles Instagram that they refurbished the golden fountain horses for this Olympic, we are lucky that this Palace was not destroyed during the revolution, although the peasants did tried to occupied it during the revolution.

[@catherined5560]

Thanks for info. Sounds like it was a fantastic time!

[@claudinefaure9090]

​@@pamelawing626nice comment! But I have to say that my favourite place in Versailles is the Village where Marie Antoinette wanted to spend more time. It's easy to find, just follow the signs. + King Louis the fourteen did not like Paris because the population invaded the Louvre when he was still a baby child. And he wanted more light and more fresh air in the rooms. That's the reason why he enjoyed the Galeries des Glaces. Mirrors and windows.

[@Earth098]

The excitement of these three are just amazing to watch

[@J.N.C.]

The palace of versaille was one of my favorite places to visit! The gardens weren't even discussed in this video and they are a major highlight!

[@sosysarah6067]

Yes the gardens are even more splendid than the palace itself ( in my opinion). So so beautiful ❤️💖

[@anaflores7577]

Versailles is one of the most amazing places that I’ve ever been. Breathtaking indeed . You feel that you are in another world back in history. Just walking through the huge and beautiful gardens 😱

[@dreamer6737]

Gotta love France! 🇫🇷 So much history 😍

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

I visited Versailles Palace twice during different years. My second visit was 2011, I accidentally learned about a night lights show after dark from the tourist information office. I think it cost 40 Euros, at one of the smaller gardens fountain. It has hologram of Louis XIV THE Sun King with story narrated in French. I studied the French revolution, so I knew the history, so I could follow along. It's hard to explain it, but it was so magical 😊 I love walking around the garden after the museum closed, just stunning! I can't help but to compared this Palace to the Forbidden City in Beijing, home to the last emperor of China. All I saw saw tall red concrete walls, no paintings, no statues just lots of antiques furniture, most of the importance areas were 🪢 rope off. I must say that the Palace of Versailles is simply splendid! 😊 The view at the gardens, fountain ⛲! I saw on Versailles Instagram that they refurbished the golden fountain horses for this Olympic, we are lucky that this Palace was not destroyed during the revolution, although the peasants did tried to occupied it during the revolution.

[@oONodokaOo]

When I was younger I was lucky enough to be able to visit for free whenever I wanted, as a french citizen under 26 years old. So I went there several times with my friends. Same went for other french/parisian museums such as le Louvre and le musée d'Orsay (my favourite museum). I don't know of this system still exists but it allowed me to visit different museums nearly every weekend. I am incredibly grateful for this.

[@armandasliutinskas5426]

Yes, I'm lithuanian studying on my Erasmus here and it still works. I think almost every museum I went to was free for me. And I visited a lot of them here. Versailles is simply stunning. That's so amazing that the French are not gatekeeping their treasures to other Europeans!

[@sengs.4838]

The" my poeple " killed me 😂😂😂😅

[@ronlacker326]

He's a ginger. Those are not his people.

[@hintex487]

😂😂

[@JaylenPotts-zs2qw]

The Palace of Versailles is very special and powerful

[@tiagomazzotti9640]

Absolutely breathtaking. I need more time in Paris next time!

[@MikeYoungeasytravel]

Great video! Versailles is a must for anyone visiting Paris.

[@michaelday4598]

She was not the last queen of France. Nor did she say let them eat cake. Who does their reserch?

[@uofodile]

Same person who does your spellcheck? Lol

[@Satu-zs7gm]

she was the last "Queen of France" as in absolute monarchy, the newer Queen had even less power etc

[@delta26611]

@@Satu-zs7gm she is the "reine de France" after the title is “reine des français" or "impératrice”

[@michaelday4598]

@@delta26611Louis XVIII was styled King of France, I know his wife died before he was restored, but to monarchist he and she became king and queen on the death of Louis XVII. Louis Philippe I was styled King of the French so his wife was Queen of the French

[@michaelday4598]

@@Satu-zs7gm When did they say that? They said last Queen not any thing with nuance. Queen Elizabeth II was still Queen of the UK.

[@nathalieetjerome]

This is a great pleasure to see our American friends visiting and enjoying the beauty of the Versailles palace given the pivotal role this place and its royal residents played in the history of the newly created United States of America 🙂

[@enlilw-l2]

Yes thank you for mentioning that ! La Fayette helped your country indeed 😊

[@innatozakian9724]

One day I’ll get to visit this breathtaking place as well. 😎♥️👍

[@steveraglin7607]

The palace is phenomenally extravagant... also deserving of the term "wretched excess." 🙂

[@francoishantz4088]

The enthusiasm of the Americans is always surprising ! You are very lucky to have a visit for yourselves and be allowed to admire the park from the balcony. I hope your stay will always be well. you are welcome.

[@user-ql9gp6rn3q]

They tend to lose this enthusiasm as quickly as they gain it. True fact.

[@clementeygun171]

Marie Antoinette was not the last queen of France. The first French Revolution (1789) only abolished the monarchy for a few years. France was later ruled again by three kings (Louis the 18th, Charles the 10th and Louis Philipe the First) but also by two emperors (Napoleon the first and Napoleon the third). They all had wives who automatically became queen or empress. Eugénie de Montijo was the last empress of the French (up until 1870 and the Franco-Prussian war).

[@heliedecastanet1882]

She was indeed the last Queen of France. After her, Joséphine and Marie-Louise were Empresses, not Queens ; Louis XVIII and Charles X were widows when they were kings ; Louis-Philippe's wife was titled "Queen of the French" ; and Eugénie was also an Empress, not a Queen. So, the last person titled "Queen of France" was indeed Marie-Antoinette 😉

[@clementeygun171]

@@heliedecastanet1882 I think you missed the point I was trying to make. The average American (the target audience of the Today show) is not often aware of French political history past the first French Revolution of 1789. If you want to get technical the switch from queen of France to queen of the French was made during the French Revolution and Marie Antoinette used this new title from 1791 to 1792

[@heliedecastanet1882]

@@clementeygun171 Actually, your point was not easy to understand : you spoke about Marie-Antoinette, Joséphine, Marie-Louise, Marie-Amélie and Eugénie, among which only two were Queens. I am afraid that instead of making things clear for an "average" American, this generates confusion. As for the style "Queen of France", well, if you want to use it for Marie-Amélie (and Joséphine, Marie-Louise, and Eugénie, considering that the "average" American could get lost), it is up to you, do as you wish 🙂 Have a good day !

[@clementeygun171]

@@heliedecastanet1882 Let me be clear then : monarchy in France did not stop at the first French Revolution. I think you can agree to that

[@heliedecastanet1882]

@@clementeygun171 Je n'ai jamais dit le contraire. C'est effectivement l'Ancien régime qui a disparu.

[@jonnnyren6245]

The Hall of Mirrors. So bloody historic.

[@vandanerisgomes9009]

Parabéns Parabéns Paris lindo

[@ojaftertoothpaste7174]

Marie Antoinette is misunderstood by history. She opened orphanages. She had a heart. She was the epitome of grace during her trial and even execution. Please read more about her. ❤️ From Kentucky

[@Satu-zs7gm]

she is the equivalent of Kylie Jenner or Kardashian, they donated money to the charity too... why people hate them?😂

[@Efraingonzale55]

Una dd las Grandes maravillas del mundo

[@andyroo9381]

What a beautiful palace. We should all be so lucky to have a private, guided tour.

[@yvonneplant9434]

It's not far from Paris. When I was there the fountains were being repaired. But the rest was beyond description. ❤

[@HM61919]

Most Americans visit Paris without visiting Versailles which is a total shame... Much more interesting site than any bakery from Emily in Paris !

[@enlilw-l2]

Absolutely ! Versailles is a big part of our history, more than a bakery where you can buy Macarons 😅

[@WSEDT-re6mn]

That's how all royal palaces should be. Opened to their people.

[@klloydplata4098]

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[@eddieg6436]

I love seeing the MANY homes in Bel-Air, Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills, and the Hollywood Hills that have recreated architecture and thematic elements from Versailles! 😎🥂

[@justinwilliams7290]

There aren't many... nobody does it well. There are a couple of Petit Trianon's that are decent but without the enfilade system of rooms, it doesn't work. You can't have Versailles with an eat in kitchen lol.

[@carolschneid]

Loving this coverage, they are so fun!!

[@enkryptron]

"The hills are alive...?" wrong movie there bub

[@CHEQQUEENSNBROOKLYNMF]

SO BEAUTIFUL. OUI🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lasandralucas7314]

Beautiful assignment 👌🏾

[@1224dlc]

That was wonderful! Thank-you so much for sharing with us!

[@jmbig]

Ce qui est beau à versailles .... C'est l'ensemble du site, l'integration des bâtiments à l'intérieur des jardins à la française, les perspectives .... c'est une bulle et un monde à part, la vision d'un monarque absolu ...

[@saragold6680]

Love this so much 😍💖 Beautiful tour and the balcony view will be an unforgettable cherished moment forever💓

[@benrouse2386]

Marie Antoinette was insulated from the divide going on in the country. She saw beautiful cakes abundantly supplied every day by the palace pastry chefs. She knew that they must throw them out, because every day she saw different ones on display throughout the palace, more than everyone could eat. Upon hearing that there were people in France that were starving, she was not a policy maker, she simply made a comment in passing, that they could have all those cakes that no doubt get thrown out. I'm paraphrasing of course, but she was not a callous monarch making fun of her subjects as people lead you to believe with their 'Let them eat cake' statement. She was a caring monarch who believed she was loved by her subjects and she loved them. That's why she stayed, so she could help with correcting whatever they felt wronged them. I recommend the book "The Queen's Confession" by Victoria Holt.

[@cuprunnethover2]

I am speechless! That was so beautiful. The place is gorgeous! I wiuld love to visit one day! 😊

[@johnofdebar4071]

Aww, I just visited Versailles 2 weeks ago :)

[@1phildefer323]

C'est beau Versailles........N'est-ce pas ?......

[@anairiarte5096]

As a person with a B.A in History this is amazing 😮 and i wish i was in there place

[@deolihp]

I must visit this masterpiece

[@HectorVilla-ed3xu]

Wish I could see it in person.

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

I believe the ticket cost less than Disneyland, but this real palace is full of history

[@claudinefaure9090]

Take a ticket to Versailles chantier then just follow the signs. And enjoy

[@sjwilloughby-greene8214]

I really enjoyed this video. You all made it fun. What a treat. Thank you so much for sharing.♥️🤍💙

[@yelinmanu7204]

Very nice. Thanks ❤

[@keithss67]

She wasn’t France’s last Queen. The monarchy was restored in 1814 after the fall of napoleon. Louis Philippe (king of the French) was the last “king” and his wife Marie Amelia was his Queen.

[@heliedecastanet1882]

She was indeed the last "Queen of France". Marie-Amélie, as you wrote, was titled (following her husband, king of the French) "Queen of the French".

[@keithss67]

@@heliedecastanet1882 that was a lot of political nonsense. She was the queen of France just like Louis Philippe was king of France (and a usurper to boot) the only one who referred to him as “king of the French” was him lol

[@heliedecastanet1882]

@@keithss67 Dear Keith, the point is precisely to know who was the last person who was officially styled "Queen of France", and it was Marie-Antoinette. Louis-Philippe and Marie-Amélie were officially styled King and Queen of the French. That was because of the French Revolution, and to mark a break with the old Regime. So, on the contrary, in this context, that made sense.

[@pegasuslb]

Marie-Antoinette was NOT the last queen of France!

[@heliedecastanet1882]

She was, indeed. After her, Joséphine and Marie-Louise were Empresses ; Marie-Amélie was Queen of the French (not of France) ; and Eugénie was Empress.

[@patriciavincent5076]

Great job you guys. I’m so enjoying all of your little, “magnifique” French adventures!

[@DanLondon91]

In person is just majestic,

[@TriPham-j3b]

This is for national pride

[@Grahamrobinsonvt802]

Al has jokes 😂

[@sp-bl1sl]

This is everything that is wrong with TV. Next time the reporters should do some research, maybe like reading a paragraph on wiki?

[@kagq12]

Beautiful place

[@sahandmiraminy409]

The way how the clanked open the gate doors with disrespect irritated me lol

[@msophiasantiago7900]

Come On! NBC Today, DO YOUR HOMEWORK: Marie Antoinette never actually did say the "eat your cake" line etc etc . MERCI

[@msophiasantiago7900]

OLYMPICS 2024 ... oooo la la !!!! I'd LOVE to See The Horse EXhibition at Palais de Versailles, Merci .

[@susannpatton2893]

Savanna- dahling, you are not in Austria Nice to see that even the Today Show Star can have faux pas in 🇫🇷

[@jimpikoulis6726]

Treaty of Versailles

[@jeanetteh.9240]

Thanks for taping and sharing this!

[@babsr8479]

You were so lucky to tour without the crowds. I'm jealous.

[@rickheady2298]

I would love to go to France and see Versailles the great palace that Louis the 14th built

[@marysmith3761]

Some of their questions were ridiculous.

[@prestuvius]

She never said, "Let them eat cake." I hate y'all.

[@Satu-zs7gm]

no she never did, but that's the way people saw her, she was far too ignorant as the Queen of France, and lack effort of supporting the people

[@oltedders]

​@Satu-zs7gm Marie Antoinette did help her people during hard times prior to the revolution. Her reputation continues to suffer when the same misinformation is repeated. Yes, she was extravagant, but France was the richest country in Europe. The public never gave her the benefit of the doubt because she was not a native French princess.

[@GiverJene]

Savannah said allegedly meaning no one knows for sure lol

[@oltedders]

@@GiverJene Marie Antoinette NEVER said "Let them eat cake." She made contributions to the poor and was sensitive to the struggles of the lower classes. Louis XVI was called the Bien Aimé, much loved. The politics of the late 18th century overshadowed the character of the royal couple.

[@Satu-zs7gm]

@@oltedders true but then again she didn't do enough for the people, even though she had the money and power to do so, her mother had advised her multiple times to be a humble queen and queen of the people so to speak, what she did is like the opposite, can't blame her in some way since the people hated her why would she go all out of her way to help them, instead she focused on herself and creating a life that she wanted essentially, something that i would've done in her place

[@ptg01]

Oh man... It is such a stunning place... no wonder the French Revolution took hold as most monarchies are sadly, out of touch....... Also, "We get to do what Kings of England could not do" ? "The Hills are Alive " ? Jet lag ? :)

[@MynalynMilitante]

Nice

[@valeriesmith5780]

I was reminded of the story of President and Mrs. Kennedy being feted at Versailles in June 1961.

[@JenniferEvans-e5n]

As BJ Hunnicutt would say, I'd give my Left Bank to visit there.

[@claudinefaure9090]

Queen Marie Antoinette is "painted" posing with her children to show her as a mother. The painter Louise Vigée-Lebrun was honored through this painting because she was a woman. To promote women in arts and sciences.

[@annabarr1304]

If you want to avoid the Versailles crowds, visit Chantilly instead. Its also the horse capital of France and home of the cream!

[@annettecarlin4800]

So funny.😀🤣

[@tigerkub9]

Marie Antoinette never said "let them eat cake".

[@JV-iy3ex]

Nice feature. But is is wriong to continue talking in a certain way of Marie Antonie:she never said " let them eat cake"!, please check your history book. Also, she did not spend more than previous royals but: she was a foreigner.

[@heliedecastanet1882]

During French monarchy, the majority of the queens of France were foreigners (31 over 47). Marie-Antoinette was not an exception.

[@user-ve5ln5le9y]

The Treaty of Versailles, where WWI ended and its sequel began

[@susannpatton2893]

She didnt say that so why keep pushing it?

[@kayfarquar2034]

Twenty minute drive....if there's no traffic!!!

[@crystalsee3600]

so can you do tours of Versailles? When was the last royality to live there?

[@heliedecastanet1882]

The royal family (Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette, the Dauphin, Madame Royale and Madame Élisabeth) left the palace in October 1789 and never came back. After the French Revolution and the fall of the Old Regime, Napoleon sometimes used the Grand Trianon, but the palace eventually became a Museum around 1840.

[@Theo.Lefrancois]

Yes you can visit it. It's public

[@mosessolomon6889]

I’ve been there.

[@davidthaler7018]

Ah yes…an in-depth look at Versailles…from 10:17 to 10:22. I can’t wait to see if Quotidien does same for The Getty in 2028.

[@antoniojohnson3925]

How come whenever they talk about the nobility they never mentioned the colonization or death they caused that they were responsible for?

[@enlilw-l2]

Why should they talk about that ? That's not the topic.

[@dominicganteaume8274]

Savannah your history on Queen Marie Antoinette is ALL WRONG.

[@JenShea]

Look up to view the ceiling, not the roof. 🙄

[@WienerVL]

Who does the research? Because Marie Antoinette was not what you told!

[@lynnstone6998]

❤

[@gilangsetyawibawa185]

Versailles reminded me of Lady Oscar...

[@taratabor]

A dream

[@themarquis336]

The height of brazen American ignorance in contrast with the height of French culture. 👏🏻

[@anastasia10017]

Marie Antoinette did not say "let them eat cake". I really wish this lie would die.

[@Phlegethon]

Nice way to expense your free trip

[@kevindrake4529]

I love how Savannah Smiles or whatever her name is doesn’t know that Sound of Music is in Austria not Versailles. So clueless.

[@user-ve5ln5le9y]

Geography is not their strong point

[@sugarmagnolia1475]

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[@rajanlad]

Did you meet the royals?

[@celebrityrog]

Did you get to eat cake while there?

[@vuho7832]

Let them eat brioche...

[@martijnkeisers5900]

"The hills are alive" in Versailles? 😂 Americans..

[@RC-wt7fr]

HOTA phone! They let you in there?

[@bobl4419]

MARIE ANTOINETTE NEVER SAID "LET THEM EAT CAKE" CHECK WITH AN HISTORIAN BEFORE YOU SAY THINGS LIKE THIS THIS IS EMBARRASING FOR THE TODAY SHOW. IF YOU ARE GOING TO RECITE SOMETHING FROM HISTORY, PLEASE GET IT RIGHT!! BOB L.

[@kiribati9393]

Sad to just do "fun" with no research and spreading cliché , fun can be smart :)

[@aeolia80]

to be able to see those monuments without anyone there, lol, man, that's something. I last went during covid, and we needed covid passes to even get inside, and there was half the normal amount of people but it was still a lot in my opinion. But honestly, Chantilly and Vaux-le-Vicomte are better than Versailles in my opinion. "the hills are alive" hahha, wrong country, lol. Also, the monarchy was only gone for a little bit, someone by the name of Napoleon? 😉

[@LiftSought]

Ought the reel new who inner reel live tool like tool.

[@ddduva4440]

Versailles---built on the backs of slaves.

[@jayzechab]

French queens?

[@claudinefaure9090]

As french as Marie de Medici or Catherine de Medici. Marie Antoinette was related to queen Anne d' Autriche who married king Louis XIII - who happened to be famous through the "Three Musketeers" ( a novel by Alexandre Dumas) . All the royal families were related. So some French queens were born Italian or Spanish or whatever.

[@mareerogers364]

Some of this crew needs to retire😂