Name: Belle Époque Paris: Highlighting Princess Olga Paley & GD Paul of Russia
Start: 2025-10-16T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-16T20:30:00-04:00
Location: Alliance Française de Washington DC

$Belle \u00c9poque Paris: Highlighting Princess Olga Paley & GD Paul of Russia$

Explore Belle Époque Paris through the lives of Princess Olga Paley and Grand Duke Paul of Russia, as told by author Wilfried Ziesler
About this Event

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we journey back in time to the opulent world of Belle Époque Paris through the remarkable story of Princess Olga Paley and Grand Duke Paul of Russia.

Princess Olga Paley, an aristocrat (although not born an aristocrat), artist, and muse, lived a life intersected with grandeur, scandal, and exile. Discover how Paris became both sanctuary and stage for Olga and her husband, Grand Duke Paul of Russia, as their love defied imperial convention and captivated high society in the French capital.

We are honored to welcome back Wilfried Zeisler for the second time this year. Author of Vivre la Belle Époque à Paris: Olga Paley et Paul de Russie and Chief Curator of the Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, he will bring to life these fascinating figures of Franco-Russian history.

Whether you're passionate about French culture, Russian history, or enjoy a story of resilience, romance, and elegance, this event will be one you won't want to miss!

Light refreshments will be served after the event. This event will be in English.