--- product_id: 1206914 title: "Versailles: A Private Invitation Hardcover – October 11, 2011" brand: "guillaume piconfrancis hammond" price: "€ 3170.81" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1206914-versailles-a-private-invitation-hardcover-october-11-2011 store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Versailles: A Private Invitation Hardcover – October 11, 2011 **Brand:** guillaume piconfrancis hammond **Price:** € 3170.81 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Versailles: A Private Invitation Hardcover – October 11, 2011 by guillaume piconfrancis hammond - **How much does it cost?** € 3170.81 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1206914-versailles-a-private-invitation-hardcover-october-11-2011) ## Best For - guillaume piconfrancis hammond enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted guillaume piconfrancis hammond brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Versailles: A Private Invitation Hardcover – October 11, 2011 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81sBwXfVscL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars An Exquisite Book With Gorgeous Photos! *by H***R on Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2013* I LOVE the format of this book. Page after page of photographs, most full-page, alternating between close-ups and regular view. Text is nicely limited in quantity but outstanding in quality. This is not a "History of Versailles" book. Sure, you get a smattering of history here and there, but most of the text is either photo captions giving details about the photo subject, or short paragraphs of what-happened-in-this-room, including excerpts from diaries and correspondence.For example, I got a kick out of a page in the chapter on The King's Apartments, an excerpt from Saint-Simon's "Memoires" (1715). He remembers the day the Sun King died, attended by his last great Royal Mistress: "On Wednesday August 28 [1715], he [Louis XIV] proferred an amiable remark to Madame de Maintenon which she cannot be said to have relished and to which she replied not a word. He had only told her that he took comfort from the hope that, at her age, they would meet again soon enough."Most rooms are sparsely furnished. Indeed, given the revolution, it's amazing the building is standing at all. But there are some beautiful pieces. For example, five pages, including close-up photographs, are given to the King's Desk created for Louis XV, a stunning tour de force of the cabinet maker's art. It includes a secret compartment where "the king could store his personal papers with complete peace of mind." To be royal in 1700's France meant to be never alone. According to the Chateau Versailles official website, on any day, there would have been 3,000 to 10,000 people crowded into the several buildings making up the palace complex.An exquisite coffee table book. It runs 319 pages and includes a biblography and index.Happy Reader ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely high quality book. *by F***Y on Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2019* It is impossible today to fully imagine the image and power of the late Bourbon monarchy in words and pictures. Versailles set the high standard for all of Europe. But this book comes very close, indeed. Versailles was the symbol and seat of the King and his Court. This book gives you an intimate survey of the rooms and gardens with exquisite detail and extraordinary insight. Nothing will ever surpass a visit to the Palace of Versailles - but this book will take the armchair traveler there. The hidden salons and private rooms welcome you as they did Louis XVI and Marie Antionette. This book is a high quality publication with excellent content. A fine addition to any art history library. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars The queen has spoken! *by K***R on Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2019* This is a book that is a treasure the pages are rich and full of color and if you close your eyes you can almost feel that you’re actually at Versailles. Coincidently it got me thinking and researching into Versailles after seeing Versailles the king of France TV series and they have something that is called a Versailles hidden gems night at the ball and you can go and see these beautiful artworks and architecture right there and dance the night away while you’re actually in the costume that they make for you and everything is taken care of for you. This book is an inspiration and it is wonderful and really educational to read and interesting and I know where I’m going for vacation ! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1206914-versailles-a-private-invitation-hardcover-october-11-2011](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1206914-versailles-a-private-invitation-hardcover-october-11-2011) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-05-24*