The Science Museum exhibition will explore the French monarchy’s fascination with scientific observation and experimentation under Louis XIV and XV

Six stand accused of negligence causing involuntary harm, including the culture ministry’s heritage operator, for its role in overseeing the restoration of the Château de Versailles

As the palace grounds host Olympic and Paralympic equine events, an exhibition of horse works by the likes of Leonardo, Rubens and Géricault will grace the interiors

Christophe Leribault’s move ends a controversy around the extended tenure of his predecessor

The French government raises security alert to its highest level

Modern-day politicians in France's National Assembly helped to crowdfund the €1.8m restoration at the Château de Versailles

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Shows at the Centre Pompidou, Louvre and the Palace of Versailles explore the life and works of the conceptual artist

The palace’s online platform will offer virtual reality experiences and a Game of Thrones-themed quiz

The piece of furniture by Bernard II van Risenburgh, which left for the US almost four decades ago, was commissioned by Louis XV for his stepdaughter

From Paris to Chartres, US philanthropy makes its mark