Episode 2 of 3
Ceremonial Wedding at Versailles
- When
- 16 May 1770
- Where
- Palace of Versailles
The formal wedding ceremony occurred at the Palace of Versailles on 16 May 1770, ending with the ritual bedding.
Following their meeting at Compiègne, the couple held the main wedding at Versailles. The event was part of broader celebrations that included the inauguration of the Royal Opera, which had been delayed by wars and financial constraints.
Sources
- Marie Antoinette Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
- Palace of Versailles Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
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