Press Preview for Royal Treasures from the Louvre: Louis XIV to Marie-Antoinette at the Legion of Honor

On Thursday, November 16 the press and distinguished guests gathered to celebrate the opening of Royal Treasures from the Louvre: Louis XIV to Marie-Antoinette (November 17, 2012-March 17, 2013). An accord was signed to inaugurate a five-year partnership between the FAMSF and the Musee du Louvre.

  1. We're live-tweeting press preview 4 Royal Treasures of the #Louvre: From Louis XIV to Marie-Antoinette! Stay tuned 4 surprise announcement!
  2. Follow @LegionofHonor for live-tweets from Royal Treasures from the #Louvre: Louis XIV to Marie-Antoinette + a surprise announcement!
  3. French delectables in honor of Royal Treasures from the #Louvre @ @ California Palace of the Legion of Honor instagr.am/p/SDw3s6BNSA/
  4. Press preview for the U.S. Exclusive presentation of Royal Treasures from the Louvre. #louvre @legionofhonor 4sq.com/ZBuvvP
  5. From Paris, w/ #Louvre! These edible delights pail in comparison to delectable treasures within: bit.ly/V8rFtl http://pic.twitter.com/WHOVB6ka
  6. Mmm. Macaroons at the press preview for Royal Treasures of the #Louvre are sinfully luxurious. Appropriate @LegionofHonor!
  7. Good morning, @mayoredlee! Pictured w/ FAMSF deputy director Richard Benefield & director gov't relations Ken Garcia. http://pic.twitter.com/3j7okFy5
  8. @deyoungmuseum Yummy French macaroons, the pistachio are my favs! Excited about the #Louvre show, & am planning a visit for next month...
  9. Now speaking, @mayoredlee promised Anita they'd see Royal Treasures from the #Louvre together! We agree that it's a perfect date exhibition!
  10. Maintaining and developing strong art and commerce relationships bond sister cities of Paris & SF, says @mayoredlee! #Louvre
  11. Mayor Ed Lee discusses new collaboration btwn Louvre and famsf @legionofhonor. There are macarones. Well played, Paris. http://pic.twitter.com/PJMjQQWg
  12. FAMSF board president Mrs. Diane Wilsey calls @MuseeLouvre the mother church for all art lovers! #Louvre
  13. #tistrue RT “@LegionofHonor: FAMSF board president Mrs. Diane Wilsey calls @MuseeLouvre the mother church for all art lovers! #Louvre
  14. Musee du Louvre Director says "these are pieces we never lend". Only @legionofhonor in #SF! #louvre @museelouvre what a partnership!
  15. Royal Treasures of the #Louvre presents artwork from last 3 French monarchs. Surprise hero is Louis XVI, who proved a tireless art patron.
  16. A woven Pegasus! Lest your eyes deceive you-that's a tapestry NOT a painting! #Louvre instagr.am/p/SD4lDJBNYC/
  17. These doors, only recently rediscovered beneath overpainting, have NEVER been exhibited before! #Louvre #yolo http://pic.twitter.com/DNY0G2g9
  18. I'll have my wine in this glorious thing, if you don't mind! Rubies & diamonds, yes please! @LegionofHonor #louvre http://pic.twitter.com/jgX8XOJv
  19. Precious rock crystal hardstone pieces were made to look like carved ice, all natural flaws masked w/ decorative embellishments. #louvre
  20. In the presence of diamonds too big and sparkly to photograph @LegionofHonor's Royal Treasures from the #Louvre exhibition. #ilovemyjob
  21. French kings sustained medieval tradition of eating long, rich dinners in presence of court. In silence. It's good to be king?? #louvre

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