Known as the mistress to the king, Madame de Pompadour was much more than that, and we can thank her still today for beautiful buildings, art, porcelain, and even a diamond.In this week's newest episode, we cover the life of this amazing...

Bonjour, Bonjour, and welcome to Episode 5 of Paris in Bleu Blonde Rouge. This week, we look back at the fire that destroyed the Petite Galerie but would allow the stunning Galerie d'Apollon to rise in the 17th century. <...

For just seven days, under the beautiful glass-and-iron roof of the Grand Palais, there is a sight that hasn’t ever been seen since they were created in the 17th century. Stretched out across the over 650-foot-long nave, 31 of the 93 carpets in...

In 1772, jewelers created a lavish necklace of 685 diamonds for Louis XV's mistress, but he died before it was completed. When Marie Antoinette refused the expensive piece, saying "We have more need of 24 ships," con artist Jeanne de la Motte s...

On January 22, 1793, at 10:15 am, Louis XVI walked up the scaffolding, and seven minutes later, his life was over. Join me as we explore the fateful story of Louis XVI and the events that led to his death.Hang onto the end fo...

In my first episode, I share the history and details of the Imperial Crowns of the Second Empire of France. One that was destroyed in 1887, and the other that survived the October 19 heist of the Louvre. We also have som...

Bonjour all,I am so excited to bring you my all-new podcast, sharing all the stories that make Paris and France the place we love and dream about.Join me every Tuesday for an all-new episode jumping into the history of France.