Versailles 2015
The story of a young Louis XIV on his journey to become the most powerful monarch in Europe, from his battles with the fronde through his development into the Sun King. Historical and fictional characters guide us in a world of betrayal and political maneuvering, revealing Versailles in all its glory and brutality.
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S1·E1 Welcome to VersaillesIn 1667 in France, Louis XIV is a young king who wants to impose his power whereas he is traumatized by the Fronde (the revolt of nobility during Louis XIII's reign) and…
S1·E2 I Am the StateThe Queen gave birth to the first royal baby and it triggers some rumors. Besides, Louis XIV's counselors advice him to go to war in order to impose his power.…
S1·E3 Mirror for PrincesLouis XIV wants the nobility to live at his side in Versailles. But noblemen and noblewomen have to prove their noble origin to obtain this privilege. Montcourt is one…
S1·E4 The RoadCassel's brigands continue to slaughter visitors to Versailles including the king's god-daughter though Fabien has his suspicions as to their identity and arrests a…
S1·E5 Bow to Your KingPhilippe returns to Versailles, a super-confident war hero, ready to challenge his brother as the peace treaty with Spain is signed. Louis plans a celebratory party but…
S1·E6 InvalidesEx-soldiers working on construction at the palace feel aggrieved at their treatment and down tools. On advice from gardener and confidant Jacques, who suggests a war…
S1·E7 RevelationsLouis is struck down with fever and, whilst the official version is that he has had a hunting accident, the courtiers are suspicious and Philippe lets slip to Rohan…
S1·E8 DiplomacyWith his lover in prison and his wife Henriette surviving a miscarriage Philippe is not a happy man but Louis, buoyant at overcoming his enemies, is keen for an alliance…
S1·E9 EtiquetteLouis believes to triumph diplomatically when his queen Henriette negotiates an alliance with England against the Dutch for cash and a guard for her brother, English…
S1·E10 Bring the Garden HereDuchess Henriette becomes suddenly ill when she returns from a visit to her brother in England. They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all…Cast
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Alain Naron
Monsieur Delbart
Crew
- Creator
- David Wolstencroft, Simon Mirren
- Composer
- Michel Corriveau
Details
- First air date
- Nov 16, 2015
- Last air date
- May 21, 2018
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 30
- Episode runtime
- 52 min
- Network
- Canal+
- Status
- Ended
- Studios
- Incendo Productions, GéTéVé Productions, Banijay Studios France, CAPA
- Country
- France, United Kingdom, Canada, Italy
- Language
- English
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