As King Louis the Sixteenth followed Napoleon Bonaparte into the Palace of Versailles, he couldn't help but feel a mixture of emotions. The opulence and grandeur of the palace reminded him again of his former life as the king of France, a time when he had resided in these very halls and wielded power. But now, he was a guest in his own former domain, it was a slap in the face of his past glory.
The interior of the palace was just as beautifully adorned for Christmas as its exterior. Lavish decorations adorned the walls and ceilings, and the scent of evergreen and spices hung in the air. Intricate wreaths, glistening ornaments, and garlands of holly and ivy adorned every corner of the room. The interior was bright thanks to the electric light bulbs that illuminated every hallway of the Versailles.
