Manor of Arkhangelsk

In the ballroom of the royal palace in Versailles, couples orchestrate to the sounds: ladies in powdered complex hairstyles, in open dresses from delicate satin, muslin, Italian brocade and French silk of the most various shades of white, blue, pink, salad, fading color Roses and still difficult to describe flowers. Men's dresses at least exquisite white silk stockings, elegant camzoles, soft ball shoes.

And all this mass, obeying the music, then combining, then diverging in dance pas, wavering in the glare of thousands of candles, fragrant It smells like diamonds. The spectacle was truly fascinating.

And so a young man of fragile build, watching the minuet, Not so fashionable and festive (although God sees, he tried to choose a dress out of it). And he did not see him in his garment, nor did he see him. Her Majesty Queen of France, Marie Antoinette. And when before him Suddenly this pretty young woman appeared, hiding in the corners of her mouth. She smiled and addressed him in French: Monsieur Golitsin, why don't you? dancing? Make me a couple!, the young man froze for a moment in stupor, Then he bowed respectfully and offered the queen his hand. center of the room.

Thus, the acquaintance of Russian Prince Nikolai Alekseevich Golitsyn with Marie Antoinette took place. The prince danced perfectly, where his feet carried him. smoothly, where necessary - added to the rhythm a little sharpness so that the dance did not seem It's as unsalted as a dish. Marie Antoinette and herself known as a master The dancers appreciated the prince’s abilities. Over the minuet danced rigodon, then Polonaise, and then the Queen invited her cavalry to refresh on the terrace.

Almost running out in the fresh air, they sat down for a little A table filled with soft drinks and fruits. Talking about nothing. Basil Alekseevich spoke about his studies in Europe and a short trip before How to go to Russia. “When are you going to go home?” I asked her Majesty. “In two days,” the prince replied, “I am waiting for work.” You You have traveled and seen a lot, but what did you like about France? “Your Majesty, I'm excited about the gardens of Versailles, and I'm thinking of doing the same thing on my estate under Moscow! "Oh, will you invite me to see?" the queen quipped jokingly. "Definitely, Your Majesty! the prince cried with all seriousness of the young man.

And it was in 1775, Nikolai Alekseevich was 24 years old. He is 20 years old and has been Queen of France for a year. Marie Antoinette. I did not see the sanctuary, which, as I promised, Arkhangelsk Prince Nikolai Alekseevich Golitsyn.

You and I will definitely see everything.

First, the amazing beauty of the palace, preserved since the 19th century. Decorated with exquisite taste, this palace is filled with rare paintings, sculptures, furniture, chandeliers - all this is designed to raise our level of perception of culture A long-gone era. Do you want to use something in your home and home? Who knows...

Second. In Arkhangelsk it is broken by analogy with Versailles. a unique park that combines Italian terrace, French regular and English landscape parks. Huge terraces of the park descends into the river. And we We will walk with you on shady paths, and on open terraces, walk along Pushkin alley, named after the poet who often visited the estate, we will find memorable The columns were built to commemorate the arrival of Russian emperors in Arkhangelsk. Let’s go to the colonnade-sanctuary, this masterpiece of classic art. We will enter the temple of Archangel Michael, a white-stone miracle of the 17th century.

What do you want?

1. Call me.

2. We'll arrange a visitation day.

3. On the appointed day and hour I pick you up from the hotel.

4. You should be wearing comfortable shoes.