The palace of Versailles in comic books : why Versailles ?

Conference recorded in the auditorium of the palace of Versailles, September 19, 2020, on the occasion of European Heritage Days.

Over a hundred unique comic book series or albums depict the Palace of Versailles, or the great historical figures and events associated with it.
Why this craze in the 9th art from its origins until today? How to get out of stereotypes? What revival in the graphic treatment of historical comics?
Personal choices, editorial strategy or legitimation by historical reference, we will explore various avenues of answers.

With the participation of :
- Eric Liberge, designer of the “Versailles” series
- Arnaud Delalande, screenwriter of "Viravolta", "Le Chevalier d´Eon"
- Maïté Labat, screenwriter of "My father's castle"
- Louis-Antoine Dujardin, Delcourt editions
- Jacques-Erick Piette, curator of the exhibition "The Palace of Versailles in comic books".