Meet Marie

Introduction by Chelsey

Whenever a trip was planned for a European tour, Marie Antoinette insisted on accompanying us. Though she was not too thrilled when she heard we would be in London, having to share her royalty with Queen Elizabeth, she greatly anticipates our trip to Paris and Versailles where she can return to the home of her adulthood and queendom. Though Paris does not bring back the most pleasant memories for Marie (after all, she was beheaded there!), the city returns to her a feeling of nostalgia that is unmatched by no others. Indeed she did spend some time there when the bourgeoisie decided it was time to return the royal family to Paris and needless to say she did enjoy it. Considered to be a fashion icon of her time, Paris offered Marie a chance to keep up with the latest fashions. Returning to Versailles over 200 years later will definitely bring up some memories for her, both good and bad.

Versailles offered Marie a chance to become acquainted with French culture, but at the same time, she was forced to give up her Austrian heritage in an effort to become Frenchified. Marie always said that Versailles was an opportunity to learn what was important in life: food, fashion, and gambling. Though she soon became bored with the ways at Versailles, her Austrian house allowed her to escape from the stuffy French attitudes and relax in the gardens that reminded her of her home.
Marie is also greatly anticipating our stop in Austria, especially the resort where she insists on an hour shiatsu massage and a relaxing facial. It will definitely be an opportunity for her to share her country with us. She is looking forward to the Sound of Music tour where she intends on performing her own rendition of the “The Hills are Alive.”