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Palace of Versailles | Official website With 90,000 artworks, collections of Versailles illustrate 5 centuries of French History This set reflects the dual vocation of the Palace once inhabited by the sovereigns and then a museum dedicated "to all the glories of France" inaugurated by Louis-Philippe in 1837
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 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
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
Welcome To Versailles This guide delivers the complete Versailles: smart strategies for the palace, authentic recommendations for the city, and the fascinating history that connects it all
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
Princeton historian helps Versailles mark 300th anniversary of a state . . . Princeton’s Elizabeth Ellis, a historian and citizen of the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, is a key player in an exhibition at the Palace of Versailles that brings to light the little-known diplomatic history of French-Native alliances It opens on Nov 25
Versailles | France, Map, History, Facts | Britannica The town developed around the 17th-century Palace of Versailles, built by Louis XIV, the principal residence of the kings of France and the seat of the government for more than 100 years