8.2/109 votesLoading...#1 - Louis XVI, Countdown to Revolution
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/15/2012
French people are starving, but the aristocracy is too busy partying inside the palace of Versailles to take notice. Louis tries to make a difference, but every attempt at reform is blocked by his greedy relatives. As he drifts into depression and madness, Louis and his Queen attempt to stave off a revolution, pleading with the nobility to accept reform. But it is too late.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#2 - Louis XIV, The Dream of a King
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/18/2009
The life and loves of France's most famous king, Louis XIV. Dubbed the Sun King by his admiring court, Louis conquered half of Europe, conducted dozens of love affairs and dazzled his contemporaries with his lavish entertainments. But perhaps his greatest achievement - and certainly his longest lasting love - was the incredible palace he built at Versailles, one of the wonders of the world.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#3 - Louis XV, The Palace of Pleasure
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/8/2012
As a military leader, Louis XV, was popular and successful, but he led France into the disastrous Seven Year War with Britain. As his Empire dwindled, Louis amused himself with scandalous love affairs, his own private brothel and bedded five sisters from the same aristocratic family. This is a florid and hugely enjoyable saga of sex, war, torture, gluttony, and some truly astonishing wigs.
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The Best Episodes of Versailles
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Symbol of France’s glory, Versailles is probably the most splendid royal palace in Europe. From 1643 to 1792 it was the stage on which the...
Network:BBC Two
Best Episodes Summary
"Louis XVI, Countdown to Revolution" is the best rated episode of "Versailles". It scored 8.2/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/15/2012. This episode scored NaN points higher than the second highest rated, "Louis XIV, The Dream of a King".