Born into the House of Rochechouart, one of the oldest noble families of France, Françoise-Athénaïs married the Marquis of Montespan in 1663. She then became a ...

A lively biography of AthTnans de Montespan, the powerful mistress of France's King Louis XIV, reveals the woman behind the throne of the Sun KIng, ...

Lisa Hilton has rescued Athenais from her undeserving obscurity. Here she lies before us in all her glory--and pain--one of the most compelling women of her age ...

With a lively narrative style that reads like fiction, Hilton reveals the woman behind the most dazzling days of the Sun King's reign. photos.

Athenais (great-granddaughter of Herodes Atticus), Roman noblewoman who lived between the second half of the 2nd century and first half of the 3rd century ...

"Athenais" is a book detailing the life of Athenais de Montespan, Louis XIV's best mistress. While it is an interesting and richly detailed book, it boasts a ...

Athénaïs of Chateau de Beru is one of the most discussed producers in Burgundy today. Coming from a domain with 400 years in the making, she leads the current ...

Mar 13, 2024 · Athénaïs — Hilton, Lisa, 1974- — As lovely and charming as she was shrewd and calculating, Athenais de Montespan became the most powerful ...

About the wine: Region: Burgundy Grape: Pinot Gris Soil: clay, limestone. Average Age of Vines: Farming: organic, biodynamic. Harvest: by hand

Inspiration : Rare and unique ring inspired by the Etruscan culture (900 BC). Engraved gold plated braids are specific patterns symbolizing both creativity ...