Franck Ferrand raconte : Versailles, coulisses, étiquette et intrigues de la cour (collection)

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Versailles with Franck Ferrand. From the splendor of the royal ballets to the meticulous etiquette of the court, and the tragedies that have marked its history, this episode takes us through the palace's most glorious moments. You will discover how ballet became a political tool, how King Louis XIV shaped the art of the stage, and how Versailles inspired poets and writers, culminating in the tragic Bal des Ardents (Ball of the Burning Men). A captivating journey into the heart of power and passion. #Versailles #History #FranckFerrand #Ballet #LouisXIV 00:00 Introduction – The artistic origins of ballet during the Renaissance 03:40 Louis XIV the dancer – The Sun King and the institutionalization of ballet 07:10 The evolution of ballet and roles at the court of Versailles 13:47 The French Revolution and the transformation of ballet 19:27 Versailles, a source of literary inspiration 37:35 The Bal des Ardents – A tragedy at the heart of the court 55:46 Louis XV versus Brittany – Political and royal intrigues 01:15:40 The Palazzo Labia – The ball of the century in Venice 🎙️ Welcome to the YouTube channel of Radio Classique, a station with a unique format in the French radio landscape, combining classical music, general information, and financial and economic news. Every day, we bring you the highlights from our channel: 📌 At 8:15 a.m., David Abiker interviews a political, economic, or cultural figure on "The Morning Guest." These are topical, direct interviews, free of sensationalism, to help you understand the issues of the day. 📊 With "The Number of the Day," our news team explains a key economic statistic. A short, clear, and informative format to keep you up-to-date with daily economic news. 🧠 Stéphane Pedrazzi, an economic journalist, analyzes major economic and financial trends with precision and clarity. 📚 And every week, Franck Ferrand brings history's great moments to life in his captivating narratives, blending historical rigor with lively storytelling. ➕ On this channel, you'll also find features, editorials, in-depth interviews, and analyses of major political, social, economic, and cultural issues. — 📺 Subscribe to our channel so you don't miss any of our content: 🎧 Interviews, economics, culture, history, geopolitics, society… 📻 Radio Classique offers a different way to listen to the news. — 🔗 Find us also on: 👉 Our website: https://www.radioclassique.fr/ 👉 Facebook:   / r.classique   👉 Twitter: https://x.com/radioclassique 👉 Instagram:   / radioclassique   — #RadioClassique #Interview #Economics #Politics #Culture #News #DavidAbiker #StéphanePedrazzi #FranckFerrand #Analysis #TheNumberOfTheDay Photo credits © DR