Cartoon art controversy at Palace of Versailles

9 September 2010 Last updated at 22:57 ET Help

An exhibition by Japanese artist Takashi Murakami at the Palace of Versailles is surprising visitors.

The Chateau on the outskirts of Paris has been invaded by giant plastic cartoon characters, and not everyone is happy about the culture clash.

Stephanie Holmes reports.

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