Paris commuter train has carriages transformed to resemble rooms from the Palace of Versailles Few commuters anywhere in the world would describe their.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Chinese Architecture in Beijing Forms and designs.

Advertisements

As I mentioned in part one of my presentation, at the end of the 19th century, the wealthiest New York bankers and business families chose Newport, Rhode.

THE PENA PALACE IS IN SINTRA PORTUGAL ABOUT 18 MILES FROM LISBON.

We signed up for a day trip to Versailles, France to see the historic palace that has been a French treasure for centuries. The weather was soggy to start.

Baroque Period Part 1. Baroque means: very fancy, elaborate, over decorated, or ornamented.

The Enlightenment Period

By: Ms. Susan M. Pojer Edited by Amy Elmore By: Ms. Susan M. Pojer Edited by Amy Elmore.

By: Ms. Susan M. Pojer Horace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NY.

Queluz is a small city located about 15 km. from Lisbon. You can go there by train in a short 20 minute trip. In town is the Palace of Queluz, the summer.

Baroque Architecture.

Absolutism in France (In the 17 th & 18 th centuries) Absolutism=form of gov’t. where one ruler has complete control.

(c) Patricia Barry 2007 Paris 4. Les Invalides.. (c) Patricia Barry 2007 Les Invalides -1 n Was founded by King Louis XIV n In the past it was a hospital.

Religion Religion played an important part in European politics. Until the Baroque Period, the Catholic Church was the only religious power in Europe.

Versailles: Home of the "Sun King" Versailles: Home of the "Sun King" By: Ms. Susan M. Pojer Horace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NY.

巴黎的火车 -- 仿佛置身凡尔赛宫 Paris commuter train has carriages transformed to resemble rooms from the Palace of Versailles.

What is an Absolute Monarch? Several monarchs in western and eastern Europe increased the power of their central governments. These kings, emperors, or.

A small country in western Europe with a population of over 10 million having a high density of almost 900 persons per square mile. The population is.

Par : Antoine et Alix Le château de Versailles. The Château de Versailles is located South West of Paris, in France.

TODAY’S STOP… PARIS! Roman Catholic Church in Paris. Took about 100 years to build. Location of major religious and historical events in France.

{ Musee du Louvre (Paris, France) By Christopher Flores.

C ZECH CASTLES AND CHATEAUX Karolína Hruboňová Barbora Plischková.

Ksenia Panfilova Class 10 School 218 Saint-Petersburg Krakow.

Colours of Paris By : Grassart Julie & Alibert Nathalie.

Château de Versailles. Dates Importantes  1624 Louis the XIII ordered a hunting lodge built at Versailles.  1632 Louis XIII obtained what was named.

Le Chateau de Versailles By Blair Barone Le Chateau de Versailles By Lisette Barone.

FRANCE Louis XIV and Versailles. Overview of Versailles palace and grounds.

 In the 1600s and 1700s, French kings still ruled by “divine right” with absolute power.  And they lived more luxuriously than perhaps anyone,

The Sun King: Louis XIV France’s Ultimate Absolute Monarch.

What does this painting tell you about French Absolutism?

Versailles: Home of the "Sun King".

The Palace At Versailles Louis XIV – Louis XVI. Background Info The court of Versailles was the centre of political power in France from 1682, when Louis.

Versailles. Versailles Palace – Aerial View Chateau – Front Gate.

Louis XIV of France. Jessie Leszczynski.. Louis XIV of France.

Aristocratic Style Louis XIV & Versailles. Age of Absolutism The theory of absolutism held that a king enjoyed absolute power by divine right. The theory.

How to look like an Absolute Monarch 1. build a HUGE palace !

I can analyze the way of life of French citizens in France during Louis XIV’s reign and can analyze the differences between the Estates.

Bienvenue à Paris!.

A Non-Chronological Report by Tamsin Dennant. Monday April 15 th 2013.

1 $200 $300 $400 $500 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $100 Just for Fun RSVP en français.

Palaces of Great Britain Official Residences. Buckingham Palace It has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since Today.

BRITISH MUSEUMS. The world’s largest museum The world’s largest museum that was built between 1823 and 1852 includes also the British Library, which is.

After viewing this PowerPoint, you will be asked to write a description of the palace of Versailles.

Absolute Divine Right Monarchs Louis XIV Peter the Great Frederick the Great Ruler Country Use of Absolute Power Memory Picture.

Louis XIV and the Palace of Versailles. Louis XIV the Boy King Louis took the throne at 8 years old While he was young Cardinal Mazarin was ruled as his.

Journal #1 1) Describe how this picture illustrates the social conditions in France in the 1700’s 2) Explain why revolution appears inevitable in France.

How We Got Here... Feudal Times Noblemen and landowners supreme Serfs tied to the Land King has little or no power “New” Monarchies Centralization Control.

MARCKENS MARSEILLE French 2 Project. Palaces Chateau de Versaille When the château was built, Versailles was a country village. Chateau de Versailles.

BY: SAVANNAH C, MEAGHAN S AND CHRIS C. Cathedrals and Castles.

Lycée Paul Langevin Our school is located in the North of Suresnes: lycée Paul Langevin (he was a famous physicist). When the weather is nice, we can see.

Baroque and Rococo Architecture

Aim: How did the combination of the Enlightenment philosophies and the socioeconomic conditions of France in the 1780s help fuel the French Revolution?

Thomas Hobbes Lived through violent English Civil War – a fight between the monarch with absolute power and Parliament, who wanted more power for the people.

Influences on Louis XIV Divine Right – 4 years old when he takes power Man who really ran country for young Louis XIV upset Nobles Resulting Riots almost.

MR. KLOTZKIN Louis XIV and Versailles. Overview of Versailles palace and grounds. Fancy!!!!!

Absolute Monarch of France.  Louis XIV came to the throne in 1643 at the age of four  Gained supreme control in 1661 at the age of 23.

Response to Crisis: Absolutism

FRENCH REVOLUTION LESSON #2 Life at Versailles REVIEW.

Louvre Art Museum Paris, France May Computer Art. Kyra Plascencia.

Versailles French Classical Garden 17 th Century.

Why you should travel to Paris Ryan Jiang. Paris About Paris Food In Paris Le Louvre Museum Eiffel Tower Versailles.

Young Louis XIV L’ouis XIV L’ etat c’est moi! By Hyacinthe Rigaud By Hyacinthe Rigaud.

Classical French Rococo Style

THE MAP OF LONDON.

Wednesday 2/5: King Louis XIV

Tour, History, and Images

Palace at Versailles.

Leadership in France King Louis XIV (14th).

Before the French Revolution

“Absolutism in Europe”

Presentation transcript:

Paris commuter train has carriages transformed to resemble rooms from the Palace of Versailles Few commuters anywhere in the world would describe their train journey to and from work as a pleasant experience. Passengers have become used to overcrowded carriages, not to mention finding discarded newspapers, sweet wrappers or worse on the seats. But some lucky commuters in France enjoy an altogether different ride, as these amazing pictures show.

Lavish: A commuter train serving Paris in France has been decorated in the colours of the Palace of Versailles in an impressive project

Incredible: The refurbishments mean that the train's carriages resemble rooms from the royal palace

A train on the main rapid transit system in Paris, the RER, has undergone a dramatic refurbishment - to resemble the rooms of a royal palace. The train carries the colours of the Palace of Versailles, which was once the centre of political power in France. And passengers who take a journey on the RER C line between the Palace, which is 20 kilometres south-west of Paris, and the centre of the capital do so in lavish surroundings. Ornate paintings and golden sculptures line the aisles and even the ceilings are intricately designed. Other attractive improvements include the creation of a mock library in one of the carriages. The refurbishments are designed to evoke memories of seven different areas of the royal chateau and its grounds, including the Hall of Mirrors, the Gallery of Battles and Marie-Antoniette's estate. The changes, which were funded by the Palace of Versailles, involved layering the interior walls of the train with a high-tech plastic film. The refurbishments were carried out thanks to a deal between officials at the palace and rail operator SNCF. Versailles was the centre of political power in France from 1682, when King Louis XIV moved from Paris, until the royal family was forced to return to the capital in October 1789 during the French Revolution.

Striking: An image of a statue from the palace grounds looks down on passengers

Splendid: Ornate images can be found on the back of comfortable seats

Colourful: Giant scenes from Versailles have transformed the appearance of the train, which runs on one of Paris's main commuter routes

Enormous: Branches sprawl across the ceiling of the carriage in this huge painting

Powerful imagery: The train carries the colours of the Palace of Versailles, which was once the centre of political power in France

Beauty: A golden statue is reflected in a glass mirror on the train

Reflections: The refurbishments are designed to evoke memories of seven different areas of the royal chateau and its grounds

Booking details: Passengers can take their place alongside an amazing display which resembles a library

Vibrant: A once-dull door on the train has been transformed with bright red and pink colours

Facelift: The changes, which were funded by the Palace of Versailles, are the result of a deal between officials at the palace and rail operator SNCF

Swirls: Another decorative ceiling design based on furnishings from the Palace of Versailles

Unexpected: The exterior of the train gives few clues to the incredible displays found inside