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La Petite Histoire de France
**1810:** Renata Plancher, cousin of Napoleon, Jean Plancher, and their son Baptiste run an inn, "Chez Bonaparte," in Paris, Faubourg Saint-Honoré. Jean complains that the Emperor has shown them no regard since coming to power. **1695:** Count Philippe Honoré de Roche Saint-Pierre, cousin of Louis XIV, was dismissed from Versailles by the king. He lives with his wife Marie-Louise at the Château de La Croûtinière, 250 kilometers from Versailles. **1430:** François d'Arc is the cousin of Joan of Arc. He lives in Domrémy, Joan's birthplace, with his wife Ysabeau and Gaspard, a sheep breeder. François tries by all means to free his cousin, who is imprisoned by the Burgundians. **1:** Yorik is the cousin of Vercingetorix. He lives at the salt mine of Marsal, in Gallo-Roman Moselle, with his wife Maëlle, his son Briac, his daughter Gwénola, Burgal, Maëlle's brother, and Lena, Yorik's mother.
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Plot Summary
In an effort to save his ancestral castle from ruin and mounting debts, an impoverished French nobleman, Jacques de Montaigne, decides to rent it out to wealthy tourists. His plans take a comically chaotic turn when a group of very modern, very loud Americans arrives, completely oblivious to the castle's history and the noble family's desperate attempts to maintain their dignity.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences alike, with many praising its comedic timing and the performances of its lead actors. However, some critics found the plot to be predictable and the humor occasionally repetitive.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lighthearted humor and star-studded cast.
Noted for its humorous clash between traditional French aristocracy and modern American tourists.
Some found the plot to be a bit formulaic, but generally enjoyable.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate enjoyment of the film's comedic premise and the chemistry between the actors. Many found it to be a fun and lighthearted watch, suitable for a relaxed evening.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location at the Château de Montaigne, the historical residence of the philosopher Michel de Montaigne, adding an authentic historical backdrop to the comedic narrative.
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