The Ghosts of Versailles

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1. This 'ghost of Versailles' was a President of the French Republic who was emotionally attached to Versailles; the palace is mentioned over 40 times in his memoires. He stated, 'Let's not sell grandeur short,' and began utilizing the palace to entertain foreign dignataries. His love of the 'good life' at Versailles was in direct contrast to his career as a stern brigadier general. The last person he entertained at Versailles was Richard Nixon. Who was he? Charles de Gaulle Georges Pompidou Jacques Chirac Francois Mitterand

2. This monarch was described as having natural qualities of 'piety, loyalty, sense of duty, curiosity and interest in technology.' He had a deep love for his people, and this was reciprocated. He lacked deciseveness and presence and it is said his ghost still can be seen roaming the corridors of Versailles. His name? Louis XIII Louis XVI Louis-Philippe Louis XV

3. This ghost can be heard screaming in Versailles when the wind is cold. Born outside France, this new arrival to Versailles was made to stand naked in a small building for hours in order to perform an ancient ceremony in which they were stripped naked of all of their former clothes, and made to don French garments. This symbolized 'becoming fully French'. Name the ghost. Marie Antoinette, wife of Louis XVI Maria Teresa, wife of Louis XIV Marie Leszczinska, wife of Louis XV Anne of Austria, mother of Louis XIV

4. This beautiful ghost was called 'the Flower of the Bourgeoisie' and was born Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson. From a family of grand Parisian bankers, she received a refined education and became mistress of the monarch. Who was she? Madame de Barry Madame Montespan Louise de la Valliere Madame de Pompadour

5. This ghost takes a discerning view of Versailles as it tours the endless corridors. For 40 years, this ghost was responsible for all interior renovations and outside construction projects. As chief architect to Louis XV he maintained the 'monumentality and sobriety' of the palace. His name? Jules Hardoin-Mansart Jacques-Ange Gabriel Louis leVau Andre Le Notre

6. This phantom, at age 17, was already at Versailles. He had everything ncessary to advance at Court: an immense fortune and a wife from a powerful family friendly with the monarch. However, his sense of independence led him to reject a brilliant position at Court and, despite the wishes of his King, he left France. His name? Marquis de Blainville, son of Colbert Nicolas Fouquet, Compte de Melun et de Vaux, former Finance Minister Louis Francois, duc de Boufflers, son of Mazarin Gilbert de Motier, Marquis de la Fayette

7. This elderly ghost slowly tours Versailles shaking his head in amazement and wonder. On his first visit to France, Louis XVI (perhaps with a premonition of what was to come) told him, 'Every part of the world has played its role in turn. Soon it will be America's turn.' When Louis XVI received him in the royal bedchamber in 1778, this American came away, thanks to the intervention of the Marquis de la Fayette, with Louis' commitment of French forces to assist America's struggle for indpendence. Who was he? Benjamin Franklin John Adams Thomas Jefferson John Quincy Adams

8. This ghost is joined by his large family as it patrols Versailles. Had this leader of France been born one year earlier, he would not have been French. Coming from poor nobility, he entered a military academy and became an officer at age 16. By the age of 24, he was a general and conquered Italy and Egypt. By age 30, he was named 'consul of France. What was his name? Answer: (Two Words)

9. This stern and austere phantom checks the palace carefully to ensure everything is in order. She was the un-named and un-crowned queen of France, since the monarch married her in secret after his wife died. She was ? Madame de Tourzel Madame de Montespan Madame de Maintenon Madame du Barry

10. This ghost roams Versailles looking for his dead sibling; he feels responsible (with good reason) for their untimely death. Despite his ability to make a difference, he chose not only to ignore the situation, but did so in a particularly inappropriate manner. Who was he? James II, King of England Joseph, Holy Roman Emperor Leopold, Holy Roman Emperor Philip IV, King of Spain