Hello everyone! I hope all is well! So, I have been thinking about some sort of fictional Court set in the modern era. I am thinking 1950s, French-inspired space. I wanted it to be a space where Court rituals were still upheld but in a more 'modern' space. Dior with tiaras; Court intrigue with cars than carriage. Should interest be long-term and successful, I am hoping to have a full city where residents where live and businesses will thrive. (The other option for the region is to make it a project set in 1950s Paris.) Thoughts, suggestions, and comments are most welcomed!

updated by @marie-adelina-de-la-ferriere: 26 Sep 2016 12:47:45PM

Sounds very much like the post-war British Court

Indeed! But there's something about '50s Paris that captivates the mind, body and soul.

So an alternate timeline in which the Bourbonnais or a descendant of Louis Napoleon still rule in France, or simply Paris as it really is, a second-home-of-choice for royals of many countries (royals in exile and younger siblings of ruling royals) at loose ends?

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I'm leaning towadd the latter, as alternative timelines appear to not be as popular.

Good day.....I do think this is an interesting idea. I for one, think more historical/period regions, even more modern ones, serve all of us in exposing people to a certain historical perspective the creator is trying to achieve. Much like Berlin, 50's Paris could focus a light on that time of the city.

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His Royal Highness Jacon Cortes de Bexar Prince of Antiquity, Duke of Cumberland, Duque de Bexar, Duc de la Valliere, Marchese di MSB

<3 <3 <3 Thank you for the words of encouragement.

As I continue to write the backstory - or book? - for Le Nouveau Regime, I wanted to start planning on the recreation of 1950s Paris. Taking cues from some individuals, it is best to start small. I wanted to create a space that wasn't too generic (no Eiffel Tower or Arc de Triomphe) but still appropriate for the time setting. After looking at possible spaces I decided to go with Place Vendome. For those who do not know it is a plaza located in the 8th arrondissement. By the 1950s it served as temporary and permanent residence for both aristocrats and arrivistes;the Hotel Ritz Paris is located in the plaza.

Ideally, the in-world space would have the hotel as the main attraction. Similar to Hotel Adion in 1920s Berlin, the 1950s hotel would serve as a social and residential space, with the possibility of recreating some of the famous rooms (Imperial Suite, Windsor Suite - if I can find the damn pictures!) There could also be unfurnished rental space around the plaza for residential and commercial.

Thoughts?

Certainly the venue carries an attractive cachet.

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Antiquity Hedgewitch