- Official website - Palace of Versailles
The Hall of Mirrors, King’s Grand Apartments, Museum of the History of France, explore the Château de Versailles, its gardens, the Grand Trianon and Marie-Antoinette’s domain
- Palace of Versailles - Wikipedia
Louis XIII built a hunting lodge at Versailles in 1623 His successor, Louis XIV, expanded the château into a palace that went through several expansions in phases from 1661 to 1715
- Palace of Versailles | History Facts | Britannica
Palace of Versailles, former French royal residence and center of government, now a national landmark It is located in the city of Versailles in northern France, 10 miles (16 km) west-southwest of Paris
- Versailles. Paris
The Château de Versailles is one amongst the world’s most prestigious monuments, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site and “Monument Historique” With over 700 rooms, the Palace of Versailles offers a sneak peek into the lives of the French monarchy during their most influential years
- The Lonely Planet guide to Versailles
Versailles was the kingdom’s political capital, and the seat of the royal court from 1682 up until the fateful events of 1789, when thousands of women marched on the château
- Palace of Versailles: Visit the Versailles Estate and Castle
Discover every detail of this masterpiece of French architecture, from its rich history to practical information for planning your visit The history of the Palace of Versailles begins in the 17th century, when Louis XIV transformed a modest hunting pavilion into a symbol of absolute power
- The Palace | Palace of Versailles
Since 1979, the Palace of Versailles has been listed as a World Heritage and is one of the greatest achievements in French 17th century art Louis XIII's old hunting pavilion was transformed and extended by his son, Louis XIV, when he installed the Court and government there in 1682
- Versailles — Wikipédia
Versailles ( vɛʁ saj ) est une commune française, chef-lieu du département des Yvelines dans la région Île-de-France, mondialement connue pour son château ainsi que pour ses jardins, sites classés sous l’égide de l' UNESCO dans la liste du patrimoine mondial de l’humanité D'après le recensement de 2015, la population de la ville est de 85 771 habitants Ville nouvelle créée
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