From 15 March to 30 June 2008.
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Here’s a riddle for you: I am the youngest daughter of Empress Maria Theresa of Austria. I married the heir to the French throne in 1770. I am known to have inspired a lot of new ideas, especially in the world of art. Who am I? Marie Antoinette, of course!... The riddle is easy to solve, for the story of the young Austrian archduchess is an unforgettable one. Admiration, hate, jealousy and high drama all form part of her story, which has retained people’s interest down the ages.

Marie-Antoinette is undoubtedly France’s most notorious queen. She brought about changes at Versailles in the realms of decorative arts, music and fashion.

The Grand Palais provides a fascinating insight into Marie Antoinette’s strong and complex personality through this exhibition of nearly 300 works from all over Europe: a rare opportunity, considering that the last tribute of this scale paid to this famous historical figure dates back to 1955.

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Photo © Elizabeth Louise Vigée-Le Brun, Portrait de la reine Marie-Antoinette, dit « à la rose », Versailles