Springtime in Paris 2022

Lovely pictures. Contrary to what the article states, Louis XIV was not married to Marie-Antoinette, who was his great-great-grandniece, and he was not married in a plaza in Paris. Neither was Marie-Antoinette, although she may have visited the Hôtel de Crillon. The Royal Family appeared to have used it after they were removed to Paris in 1789. The Queen usually had her music lessons at Versailles. From CR Fashionbook:

Artfully combine the grandeur and stateliness of an eighteenth century palace with twenty-first century elegance and you will get the Hôtel de Crillon, a luxury hotel positioned in the heart of Paris in the eighth arrondissement. The enduring history and contemporary taste makes this hotel the perfect travel destination for visiting the City of Love.

Converted from a mansion into a hotel in 1909, the hotel’s monumental structure was originally constructed in 1758 by renowned architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel under the commission of King Louis XV. Employing the finest artistry and craftsmanship, Gabriel built two twin structures with monumental Neoclassical facades to house royalty and the world’s leading ambassadors...A few years later, Antoinette began frequenting the mansion for piano lessons where she played in the first-floor salon which now bears her name. In 2013, the Hôtel de Crillon embarked on a major renovation with the goal of revitalizing the remarkable monument while maintaining its rich history and spirit. (Read more.)