- 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
- 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
- Versailles (TV Series 2015–2018) - IMDb
In 1667, 28-year-old all-powerful king of France, Louis XIV, decides to build the greatest palace in the world - Versailles But drained budget, affairs and political intrigues complicate things
- 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
- 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 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
- 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 Tourism | Official Website
The city of the Sun King, Versailles embodies French elegance and royal grandeur Beyond its world-famous Palace, the city reveals a vibrant heritage: historic districts, museums, galleries, and gardens that breathe art and culture
|