FRANCE: Preparations for Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's pre-wedding visit at Chateau of Versailles

Record ID: 695375

  • Title: FRANCE: Preparations for Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's pre-wedding visit at Chateau of Versailles
  • Date: 23rd May 2014
  • Summary: VERSAILLES, FRANCE (MAY 23, 2014) (REUTERS) WIDE OF CHATEAU OF VERSAILLES STATUE OF LOUIS XIV STATUE, BACK OF CHATEAU PREPARATIONS OF STAGE FOR CONCERT BEING MADE PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY CHATEAU OF VERSAILLES PRIVATE VISIT ORGANISER, OMAR CHERIF, WALKING WITH MEMBERS OF TEAM BOATING LAKE IN CHATEAU (SOUNDBITE) (French) CHATEAU OF VERSAILLES PRIVATE VISIT ORGANISER, OMAR CHERIF, SAYING: "Tonight, the guests will arrive, there will be a private visit of the Chateau, of many rooms, afterwards they will see the many beauties of this fabulous, majestic place. They're going to be treated to a formal dinner and then they will go back home. It will be a subdued party and in good humour, in joy on the eve of their wedding." STATUE, BACK OF CHATEAU ( SOUNDBITE) (French) CHATEAU OF VERSAILLES PRIVATE VISIT ORGANISER, OMAR CHERIF, SAYING: "I have worked a lot with the Chateau of Versailles, who were very kind to work with my clients, and I thank them. Florence, I read the speculation like you in the media everyday. For now the only thing I know that is happening in Florence at the moment is that the national team of Italy are training in preparation for the world cup, in passing I want to give my regards to my Parisian friends (Marco) Verratti, (Salvatore) Sirigu, (Thiago) Motta. Now I want to say a word to all the media so as to ask them to work tonight with us, even if they are outside of the chateau, with a lot restraint, and respect so that the night goes smoothly." JOURNALISTS OUTSIDE CHATEAU BACK OF CHATEAU FRONT GATES OF CHATEAU, VISITORS STATUE, CHATEAU BEHIND VARIOUS OF CARS ARRIVING AT VERSAILLES
  • Embargoed: 7th June 2014 13:00
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  • Location: France
  • Country: France
  • Topics: Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Showbiz
  • Reuters ID: LVA50JFFP1I8AGJV8TIMDRP6BH0Z
  • Story Text: U.S. television personality Kim Kardashian and rapper Kanye West hold a private tour for a select group of guests at the prestigious Chateau of Versailles on Friday (May 23) on the eve of their wedding in Florence.
    Preparations were underway at the Chateau on the outskirts of Paris, where large bouquets of flowers and a stage for a concert were being installed.
    In an exclusive interview with Reuters Television, the organiser of the private visit Omar Cherif said he met the couple in January. When they visited the Chateau and fell for its charms, West and Kardashian wanted to share the experience with friends and family.

    "Tonight, the guests will arrive, there will be a private visit of the Chateau, of many rooms, afterwards they will see the many beauties of this fabulous, majestic place. They're going to be treated to a formal dinner and then they will go back home. It will be a subdued party and in good humour, in joy on the eve of their wedding," said Cherif.
    The organiser of tonight's exclusive bash could not comment on tomorrow's expected celebrations in Italy.

    "I have worked a lot with the Chateau of Versailles, who were very kind to work with my clients, and I thank them. Florence, I read the speculation like you in the media every day. At the moment the only thing I know is happening in Florence is that the national team of Italy are training in preparation for the world cup, in passing I want to give my regards to my Parisian friends (Marco) Verratti, (Salvatore) Sirigu, (Thiago) Motta. Now I want to say a word to all the media so as to ask them to work tonight with us, even if they are outside of the chateau, with a lot restraint, and respect so that the night goes smoothly," he said.
    An official from the mayor's office in Italy confirmed last week the couple had rented the 16th century Belvedere Fort for 300,000 euros (244,293 pounds) for their wedding, which will be presided over by a Protestant pastor.
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