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3 days ago · The Palace of Versailles was declared the official royal residence in 1682 and the official residence of the court of France on May 6, 1682, but it was abandoned after the death of Louis XIV in 1715. In 1722, however, it was returned to its status as royal residence.
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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.
1 day ago · It traces the military history of France from the reign of Clovis I to Napoleon. Dozens of paintings depict key battles, and the hall contains more than 80 busts of celebrated military leaders. Palace of Versailles, former French royal residence and center of government, now a national landmark.
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The Marble Court at the Palace of Versailles, France.- The Hall of Mirrors designed by Jules Hardouin-Mansart, ceiling painted by Charles Le Brun; in the Palace of Versailles, France.
- The gardens at the Palace of Versailles, France, designed by André Le Nôtre.
- The Fountain of Apollo, designed by Jean-Baptiste Tuby, in the gardens of the Palace of Versailles.
- Crowning of King William I of Prussia as the German emperor, Versailles, France, 1871.
- Dignitaries gathered in the Galerie des Glaces (Hall of Mirrors) at the Palace of Versailles to sign the peace treaty ending World War I, 1919.
3 days ago · A labyrinth constructed during the reign of Louis XIV was replaced by the Queen’s Grove, which became a scene of intrigue during the Affair of the Diamond Necklace. Other groves include the Colonnade, the King’s Grove, the Grove of Apollo’s Baths, and the Enceladus Fountain. Palace of Versailles: Fountain of Apollo.
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4 days ago · Over 10 million people visit this extravagant palace each year. After the Eiffel Tower, it’s the most popular attraction in the country. It is the symbol of France and this detailed visitor’s guide will help you avoid the crowds, learn what to see, do, and how to maximize your visit!
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4 days ago · Official Trailer For The Queen of Versailles Released In 2012.
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