- 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
- The Hall of Mirrors - Palace of Versailles
The Hall of Mirrors, the most famous room in the Palace, was built to replace a large terrace designed by the architect Louis Le Vau, which opened onto the garden The terrace originally stood between the King’s Apartments to the north and the Queen’s to the south, but was awkward and above all exposed to bad weather, and it was not long before the decision was made to demolish it Le Vau
- 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 Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were ultimately dragged back to Paris, where they were ingloriously guillotined
- 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
- Palace of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles is the pinnacle of French royal grandeur, a masterpiece of architecture, art, and history Inside, lavish halls, glittering chandeliers, and ornate gilded details lead you through centuries of political intrigue and cultural splendor
- A guide to the Palace of Versailles, France | National Geographic
While the French monarchs are long gone, Versailles remains a national icon Beginning in the 19th century, portions of the palace were opened to the public and converted into a museum
- Versailles – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
Versailles served as the de facto seat of government on multiple occasions throughout French history, and acted as a retreat during periods of revolutionary insurrection in Paris, notably during the years of the Paris Commune in which a leftist government was established in Paris itself, forcing the government of the French Third Republic to
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