then this sprawling French chateau is for you. Venture two hours outside of Paris and you’ll find this 18th century chateau designed by renowned architect Gabriel-Hippolyte Destailleur.

the landmark has a gift shop where you can get all things relating to 18th-century France, from books to tableware to jewelry. There are also two restaurants at the museum, and in either one ...

Throughout the 18th century, France faced a mounting economic crisis. A rapidly growing population had outpaced the food supply. A severe winter in 1788 resulted in famine and widespread ...

David Pullins, a curator of European painting at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, argues that 18th-century French art has too often been viewed through the lens of the Académie Royale de ...

During her 19-year tenure as its director, she turned a sedate institution into a vibrant tribute to the culture of ...