Versailles - Season 1 - Eps 1: Welcome to Versailles

Name: Eps 1: Welcome to Versailles
Released: 2015-11-16
Rating: 3.9

2015-11-16 • 55 min • ⭐ 7.712/10

In 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 despite the attacks of conspirators. Then, Louis XIV decides to establish the seat of the power out of Paris, in Versailles. At that time, Versailles is just a hunting lodge but Louis XIV radically wants to transform this castle.

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About Versailles

Title: Versailles

First Air Date: 2015-11-16

Last Air Date: 2018-05-21

Status: Ended

Rating: 7.712/10 (from 217 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 4

Total Episodes: 30

Network: Canal+

Genres: Drama

Production Companies: Incendo Productions, GéTéVé Productions, Banijay Studios France, CAPA

Synopsis

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.