Versailles The Gastronomic Revolution – Limited Edition Art – Book

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Discover *Versailles: The Gastronomic Revolution*, an exceptional art book published in 2003 by Éditions Dilecta (ISBN 9782373721904) and authored by Guillaume Picon, Jean-Maurice Sacré, and Nicolas Kenedi. This English-language volume, spanning nearly 400 pages, traces the history of gastronomy and the art of entertaining at the Palace of Versailles across the centuries. A rare collector’s item produced in a limited, numbered edition of just 400 copies, the book is a substantial hardcover volume weighing approximately 17.65 lb (8 kg) and measuring 11.81 x 9.64 x 2.36 inches (30 x 24.5 x 6 cm).

Drawing on Jean-Maurice Sacré’s prized private collection of historical menus—featuring ephemera spanning the 18th to the 21st centuries—the book reveals how Versailles became the stage for a genuine culinary revolution. It explores the imposition of the codes of *haute cuisine*, the shift from *service à la française* to *service à la russe*, and the complex rituals, décor, tableware, and staging of power that defined dining at court. Richly illustrated with reproductions of period documents, decorated menus, and photographs, the work appeals to enthusiasts of history, gastronomy, and the art of fine living. Produced in collaboration with Nicolas Kenedi, Permanent Secretary of the Académie des Gastronomes.

A limited, numbered French edition (ISBN 9782373721898) is also available; please specify your choice at the time of purchase. Treat yourself or someone else to a truly exceptional collector’s item, designed for the libraries of discerning enthusiasts.

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