3. Although much has been written about the life of the last queen of France (1755-1793) and her private quarters can be visited at the Château de Versailles. The fate of the young Austrian archduchess - who was born in 1755 - was sealed when she was only 9 years old when her mother, Empress Maria Theresa of Austria, decided to conclude a political marriage alliance with the heir of the throne of France. She was married in 1770 at age 15 to the Dauphin, the future Louis16, and became queen at the age of 20........ Royal Monogram of Marie Antoinette
21. The Hameau de la Reine as it is often said in French is an annex buildings of the Petit Trianon in the Domaine of Versailles (includes the castle). The hamlet was ordered built in the winter of 1782-1783 by the queen Marie Antoinette. She wanted a place where she can get away from the court hassle of the castle ,and the nostalgia of a life more simple
33. White tunic worn by Marie-Antoinette when she was in prison She was executed on 16 October 1793 (aged 37) Louis was executed on 21 January 1793, at the age of 38 Music : Mozart . Rondo Turca
34. Tomb of Louis XVI et Marie-Antoinette Saint Deni basilica