Versailles - Season 1 - Eps 1: Welcome to Versailles

2015-11-1654 min⭐ 7.728/10

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

Versailles

Title: Versailles

First Air Date: 2015-11-16

Last Air Date: 2018-05-21

Status: Ended

Rating: 7.728/10 (from 204 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.

Cast

George Blagden

George Blagden

Louis XIV

Alexander Vlahos

Alexander Vlahos

Philippe d'Orléans, aka 'Monsieur'

Tygh Runyan

Tygh Runyan

Fabien Marchal

Stuart Bowman

Stuart Bowman

Alexandre Bontemps

Elisa Lasowski

Elisa Lasowski

Queen Marie-Thérèse of Austria

Anna Brewster

Anna Brewster

Athénaïs de Montespan

Evan Williams

Evan Williams

The Knight of Lorraine

Maddison Jaizani

Maddison Jaizani

Sophie de Clermont, Duchess of Cassel

Steve Cumyn

Steve Cumyn

Jean-Baptiste Colbert

Joe Sheridan

Joe Sheridan

François de Louvois

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