Louis XIV knew a masterpiece like Château de Versailles could not be left to chance. He summoned the era’s finest artists, architects, and craftsmen—cabinetmakers, crystal cutters, goldsmiths, and engineers— to transform the Palace into a showcase of European craftsmanship. A Journey through Château de Versailles Collection retells this glorious chapter of French history in its own inimitable style. @chateauversailles #MontblancHighArtistry #MontblancXChâteauDeVersailles #InspireWriting #chateau

Château de Versailles was more than a royal residence; it embodied King Louis XIV’s relentless pursuit of grandeur. With A Journey through Château de Versailles Limited Edition 479, Montblanc pays homage to the Palace’s splendid interiors and King’s Private Apartments. In tribute to the Sun King, whose emblem radiates throughout the Palace, the clip bears a masterful depiction of Apollo’s head encircled by sunrays, set in a solid Au 750 yellow gold plate. @chateauversailles #MontblancHighArtistr

In the late 17th century, during the reign of King Louis XIV, a peculiar prisoner was held in various French prisons, including the infamous Bastille. This prisoner was always seen wearing a mask made of black velvet or iron, depending on differing historical accounts. The mask was not simply a method of disguise but served primarily to prevent the prisoner from revealing his identity or conversing with others. The man's identity was so closely guarded that not even the jailors knew his true nam