Witty narration follows the history of Versailles Palace; founded by Louis XIII, enlarged by autocratic Louis XIV, whose personal affairs and amours, and those of his two successors, are pursued in more detail to the start of the Revolution, after which the story is brought rapidly up to date.

Top Cast

Sacha GuitryLouis XIV (older)

BourvilMuseum guard

Lana MarconiMarie-Antoinette / Nicole Legay

Gaby MorlayCountess de la Motte

Gérard PhilipeD'Artagnan

Jean MaraisLouis XV

Jean DesaillyMarivaux

Jean-Louis BarraultFénelon