At the end of the 19th century, the Château de Versailles made a spectacular comeback. As it once again became a national symbol and the scene of political events, nostalgia for its former splendor inspired literature, art and fashion. The splendor of Versailles, the poetry of its gardens, the ghosts of the Sun King and Marie-Antoinette were all part of the dreams of the Belle Époque and the Roaring Twenties. It was also the time when the palace embarked on a vast project of restoration and refurnishing, sparking passionate debates that are still going on today.
