Mary Bency

Mary Bency thrives on the beauty of starry skies, the rhythm of poetry, and the thrill of cultural exploration. As a traveler with a deep curiosity for history and hidden gems, she immerses herself in the cultures and traditions of every place she visits. She is passionate about astronomy and poetry. Inspired by the destinations she explores, Mary writes, capturing their essence in verse. Mary's natural curiosity and knack for connecting with people allow her to infuse her writing with a dynamic and relatable perspective, engaging her stories. Favorite travel movie: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Next destination: Chefchaouen, Morocco.

Gallery of Great Battles at Versailles: History, What to See & Visiting Guide

by Mary Bency

The Gallery of great battles in the Versailles Palace

The Gallery of Great Battles (Galerie des Batailles) is the largest room in the Palace of Versailles — 120 metres long and 13 metres wide, spanning almost the entire first floor of the South Wing. Commissioned by King Louis-Philippe and opened on 10 June 1837, it houses 33 monumental paintings depicting French military victories from … Read more

Royal Chapel of Versailles: History, Architecture & Visiting Guide

by Mary Bency

The Royal Chapel in the Palace of Versailles

The Royal Chapel of Versailles (Chapelle Royale) was the last great building project of Louis XIV’s reign, completed in 1710 after over 20 years of construction. Standing 40 metres tall, it features a soaring vaulted ceiling covered in baroque frescoes, a golden pipe organ, Corinthian colonnades, and 30 stone statues on its facade. Royal masses … Read more