Maintenon is a real person portrayed by Catherine Walker in the TV series Versailles (based on a true story).
In the first episode they appeared in, titled A Still Small Voice (season 2), they were 45 years old.
They appear in 19 episodes out of a total of 30 aired and have accumulated 204 positive votes.
Episodes19
A Still Small Voice
episode S2.E2 march 2017Philippe is ordered to marry Princess Palatine to secure a German alliance, just as the Chevaliers exile is lifted. Louis hosts a ball for Palatines arrival. Another poisoning takes place.
Who Will Watch the Watchmen?
episode S2.E3 april 2017Montespan gives birth. Sophie is ordered to marry Cassel. Marie-Thérèse grows jealous of Louis's mistress. Philippe must be seen bedding Princess Palatine, much to the Chevaliers jealousy.
Miasma
episode S2.E4 april 2017Madeleine de Foix is arrested as the poisoner after trying to kill Fabien. Montespans baby suffers an illness. Louis faces criticism from Bossuet and Pascal. Sophie endures a terrifying experience when married to Cassel.
War and Peace
episode S2.E5 april 2017King Louis XIV's continued insomnia makes him increasingly volatile, meaning Marchal's loyalty counts for nothing. Claudine continues to investigate the mystery toxin, while Sophie seeks a solution to her situation.
The Sands of Time
episode S2.E6 april 2017A delegation arrives, but won't negotiate with the queen. Phillipe steps up to act as king while Louis is at battle. Fabien mourns Claudine and seeks to avenge her murder. The king's mistress takes her jealousy too far.
A Night
episode S2.E7 april 2017Louis meets Guillaume d'Orange in a relentless combat and returns to Versailles full of new energy. The court is in shock of two new deaths and Montespan feels herself increasingly isolated.
Le nouveau régime
episode S2.E8 april 2017Louis ends his relationship with Madame De Montespan who full of humiliation turns to dark forces. Palatine is suffering of suspected poisoning and Cassel reveals Thomas' secret plans to the king.
Seven Shadows
episode S2.E9 april 2017Louis has Phillipe get close to the spy. This ignites the Chevalier's jealousy. Fabien learns what Father Etienne does with the children he rescues. Montespan is desperate to reclaim the king's love, but Louis falls for someone more pious.
Of Blood and Stone
episode S2.E10 april 2017The affair of the poisons continues. Could it even reach deep into Louis's own court?
Smoke and Mirrors
episode S3.E1 april 2018Louis welcomes a defeated royal relative to the palace, but with unforeseen personal consequences.
Question of Trust
episode S3.E2 april 2018Little can be taken at face value as Louis negotiates with Leopold over Spain, the Bastille governor has a sorry tale for Philippe and Sophie surprises Marchal.
The Truth Will Burst
episode S3.E3 april 2018A betrayal by one of the women closest to the king has unforeseen consequences, while a graphic revelation results in a fall from grace for another.
Crime and Punishment
episode S3.E4 april 2018Seeking retribution, Louis lashes out at the Parisian rebels though Philippe urges a more reasoned response.
The After-Life
episode S3.E5 may 2018Can Louis' longed-for loving touch help the ailing queen? An engraved blade holds a clue to who Philippe has antagonised.
The Wheel of Fortune
episode S3.E6 may 2018Louis hopes diplomacy will hide his duplicity as he works to undermine Leopold while winning over severe cardinal Leto.
The Book of Revelations
episode S3.E7 may 2018Has Louis finally learnt the identity of the man in the iron mask? Cardinal Leto is still determined to use his knowledge against the king.
Men and Gods
episode S3.E8 may 2018Suffering an identity crisis, Louis gets moody, unable to reveal the reason. Jeanne's protest pamphlets in Paris bring reprisals led by Marchal.
The Powder Keg
episode S3.E9 may 2018His resolve reinforced, Louis is dismissive of the pain his plans will cause others, be they Philippe or Protestants of all classes. Cardinal Leto is confident of making the king marry Isabella of Portugal.
The Legacy
episode S3.E10 may 2018Looking to the future, King Louis XIV seeks to reconnect with his people, and reconcile his family.
- A Still Small Voice
- Who Will Watch the Watchmen?
- Miasma
- War and Peace
- The Sands of Time
- A Night
- Le nouveau régime
- Seven Shadows
- Of Blood and Stone
- Smoke and Mirrors
- Question of Trust
- The Truth Will Burst
- Crime and Punishment
- The After-Life
- The Wheel of Fortune
- The Book of Revelations
- Men and Gods
- The Powder Keg
- The Legacy
Best moments9
- A betrayal by one of the women closest to the king has unforeseen consequences, while a graphic revelation results in a fall from grace for another.
- Louis has Phillipe get close to the spy. This ignites the Chevalier's jealousy. Fabien learns what Father Etienne does with the children he rescues. Montespan is desperate to reclaim the king's love, but Louis falls for someone more pious.
- Seeking retribution, Louis lashes out at the Parisian rebels though Philippe urges a more reasoned response.
- His resolve reinforced, Louis is dismissive of the pain his plans will cause others, be they Philippe or Protestants of all classes. Cardinal Leto is confident of making the king marry Isabella of Portugal.
- Suffering an identity crisis, Louis gets moody, unable to reveal the reason. Jeanne's protest pamphlets in Paris bring reprisals led by Marchal.
- Has Louis finally learnt the identity of the man in the iron mask? Cardinal Leto is still determined to use his knowledge against the king.
- Louis hopes diplomacy will hide his duplicity as he works to undermine Leopold while winning over severe cardinal Leto.
- Can Louis' longed-for loving touch help the ailing queen? An engraved blade holds a clue to who Philippe has antagonised.
- Louis welcomes a defeated royal relative to the palace, but with unforeseen personal consequences.
- The Truth Will Burst
- Seven Shadows
- Crime and Punishment
- The Powder Keg
- Men and Gods
- The Book of Revelations
- The Wheel of Fortune
- The After-Life
- Smoke and Mirrors