About the book: 2003 / The book by the famous French historian Georges Le Nôtre immerses the reader in the everyday life of the French kings, which took place under the arches of the magnificent Versailles. The reader gets acquainted with their way of life, quirks, tastes and passions, and also learns about the underside of palace life, women's whims, gossip and frivolity, which sometimes significantly influenced the domestic and foreign policy of France.