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Montblanc High Artistry Presents “A Journey Through Château De Versailles”
Luxferity, 03.10.2025
Montblanc once again pushes the boundaries of artistry and craftsmanship with its latest High Artistry collection: A Journey Through Château de Versailles. Inspired by one of the world’s most iconic landmarks, this exclusive series of limited-edition writing instruments reimagines Versailles’ grandeur as objets d’art, merging French cultural heritage with Montblanc’s mastery of fine métiers d’art.
Created in official collaboration with the Palace of Versailles, the collection reflects the baroque splendor, artistry, and architectural marvels of the Sun King’s residence. It is the first series to debut under the new Montblanc High Artistry Grandeur collection, an ongoing tribute to human achievement through historic landmarks.
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A Tribute to French Grandeur and Baroque Mastery
First envisioned as a hunting lodge by Louis XIII in 1623 and later transformed into a seat of power by Louis XIV, the Palace of Versailles remains a timeless icon of artistry, culture, and refinement. Renowned for its Hall of Mirrors, its lavish private chambers, and its 2,300 rooms and expansive gardens, the palace continues to inspire designers, artists, and connoisseurs of luxury worldwide.
Montblanc artisans have translated these elements into masterfully handcrafted designs. Each edition references Louis XIV—known as the Sun King—drawing on his personal symbolism, baroque aesthetics, and even his historic “Grand Chiffre” encryption system, once used to secure royal secrets.
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The Versailles-Inspired Editions
The Montblanc High Artistry collection offers five meticulously designed limited editions that embody the essence of Versailles:
✦ Limited Edition 479
Inspired by the King’s Corner Room of Louis XV’s private apartments, this piece features a white lacquered body, Au 750 yellow gold, platinum-coated fittings, and a mother-of-pearl Montblanc emblem. The number 479 references Louis XIV himself in the Grand Chiffre system.
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✦ Limited Edition 195
A homage to the Orangerie of Versailles, with a green aventurine barrel beneath a golden skeleton overlay, accented with red garnet, floral engravings, and Apollo’s head crowning the clip. Limited to 195 pieces, referencing the cipher for “honour.”
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✦ Limited Edition 18
Celebrating Versailles’ marble artistry, this edition is adorned with mosaic marble inlays, diamond accents, and a hidden compartment engraved with the king’s secret cipher.
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✦ Limited Edition 7
Inspired by the Hall of Mirrors, with rock crystal inlays, bands of diamonds, chandelier engravings, and a medallion that reveals a miniature painting of the Versailles gardens.
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✦ Limited Edition 3
The pinnacle of the collection, this edition features faceted enamel inlays crafted with Van Cleef & Arpels, depicting mirrored reflections of Versailles’ gardens. Its diamond-studded seal cone, Louis XIV’s personal monogram, and hidden compartment elevate it to a collector’s treasure.
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Made-to-Order Masterpieces
In the spirit of Louis XIV’s bespoke commissions, Montblanc also introduces an exclusive Made-to-Order program. Clients are invited to collaborate with the Maison’s Artisan Atelier in Hamburg to create a personalized masterpiece, ensuring their writing instrument is as unique as Versailles itself.
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Where Luxury Meets Legacy
Each writing instrument is more than a pen—it is a collectible work of art. Meticulously crafted in Montblanc’s Artisan Atelier, the collection embodies cultural storytelling, timeless artistry, and the spirit of French luxury.
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The Montblanc High Artistry A Journey Through Château de Versailles Collection will be available worldwide in October 2025 at select Montblanc boutiques and online at Montblanc.com.
