Marie Antoinette is a figure who has intrigued, provoked and captivated  not only those of us now learning her story through film, literature and biography, but her own contemporaries.  She lived and died in a tumultuous period in French history and this website celebrates her life and times.

Here you will find articles examining her life and key events which contributed to the end of the French Monarchy.  We also have an extensive picture gallery of portraits, cartoons and photographs of the people and places associated with Marie Antoinette.

Finally we would love for you to join us in the forum where a community of Marie Antoinette enthusiasts and experts has gathered and the discussion is lively and thought provoking.