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1 day ago · The Palace of Versailles (⫽ v ɛər ˈ s aɪ, v ɜːr ˈ s aɪ ⫽ vair-SY, vur-SY; French: château de Versailles [ʃɑto d(ə) vɛʁsɑj] ⓘ) is a former royal residence commissioned by King Louis XIV located in Versailles, about 19 kilometers (12 mi) west of Paris, France.
3 days ago · Palace of Versailles - French Royalty, Baroque Architecture, Grandeur: Until Louis XIV’s time, the town of Versailles comprised but a few houses to the south of the present Place d’Armes. However, land was given to the lords of the court, and new buildings sprang up, chiefly in the north quarter.
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6 days ago · Visiting the Gallery of Coaches in the Great Stables unveils the greatest royal construction project for housing horses ever undertaken. Majestic coaches and small carriages for Marie-Antoinette's children, sedan chairs and sleds make up a strange and wonderful collection. The exhibition of these creations is an amazing testimony to the pomp ...
Jun 11, 2024 · A fire broke out at the Palace of Versailles on Tuesday, forcing the evacuation of visitors from one of France's busiest tourist sites before it was brought under control, a spokesperson said.
Jun 13, 2024 · The Place of Versailles is one of the world's most impressive palaces and a top attraction when visiting Paris. Each area of the palace is beautifully designed, from the spectacular Royal Apartments to the famous Hall of Mirrors to the landscaped gardens with intricate pathways and gorgeous fountains.
Jun 26, 2024 · Best known for its status as a seat of royalty, over-the-top opulence, and of course, where the Sun King Louis XIV himself lived in the lap of luxury, Versailles started out life as a hunting lodge in the 17th-century. Here are the best things to see and do in the Palace and its grand gardens.
Jun 22, 2024 · Treaty of Versailles, peace document signed at the end of World War I by the Allied and associated powers and by Germany in the Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles, France, on June 28, 1919; it took force on January 10, 1920.
