The rivalry between Marie and Madame du Barry reaches a boiling point at Fontainebleau. Du Barry, who is in charge of the furnishings, deliberately stalls the renovations on Louis's adjoining rooms, making them unlivable and keeping the young couple physically separated.
"Pick a Princess" masterfully shifts the focus from just "producing an heir" to the cutthroat competition between siblings. For more deep dives, you can check out the Episode 3 Recap on WTTW or the Review at The Review Geek . Maria Antonietta - Primi passi a corte s01e03
If you thought Versailles was stressful, try taking a "relaxing" royal holiday. In the third installment of Canal+ and PBS’s Marie Antoinette , the court trades the gilded halls of Versailles for the hunting lodge at Fontainebleau. But don’t be fooled by the change of scenery—the daggers are still out, and the stakes just got higher. The Great Escape (That Isn’t) The rivalry between Marie and Madame du Barry
The episode kicks off with the royal family attempting to unwind under the theme of "Merry England". However, any hope for peace is literally tossed overboard when a fight between the brothers, Louis-Auguste and Provence, ends with Marie falling into a river. It’s a messy start to a trip defined by cold shoulders and calculated snubs. A New Rival Enters the Fray For more deep dives, you can check out