The Count of Artois, a noble patron. The youth of the last king of France

In 1777, the Count of Artois (1757-1836), brother to the French King Louis XVI and future King Charles X, acquired the Château de Maisons to welcome his pairs and indulge in hunting. He entrusted work to enhance the property to François-Joseph Bélanger. Yet, it was never completed…

Born from a partnership between the CMN (French Centre for National Monuments) and the Palace of Versailles, this exhibition retraces the life of the Count of Artois over his places of residence, his artistic projects and his princely passions. From the sumptuous Château de Maisons to exile, in 1789, it offers a fascinating insight into the story of an elegant nobleman in the 18th century.