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The Palace of Versailles ( ⫽ vɛərˈsaɪ, vɜːrˈsaɪ ⫽ vair-SY, vur-SY; [1] 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 .
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.
Jul 9, 2024 · Palace of Versailles, former French royal residence and center of government, now a national landmark. It is located in the city of Versailles, Yvelines département, Île-de-France région, northern France, 10 miles (16 km) west-southwest of Paris.
Since 1979, the Palace of Versailles has been listed as a World Heritage and is one of the greatest achievements in French 17 th 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.
The history of Versailles is inextricably linked with the figure of Louis XIV. Although the location existed for centuries before the sovereign, Louis XIV developed a genuine liking for Versailles early on, and decided to extend it beyond the chateau that had grown out of the hunting lodge of brick and stone first built by his father.
Résidence officielle des rois de France, le château de Versailles et ses jardins comptent parmi les plus illustres monuments du patrimoine mondial et constituent la plus complète réalisation de l’art français du XVIIe siècle.
Welcome to the Palace. Here are a few tips for preparing your visit to the Palace. If you already have your ticket, go directly to Palace Entrance A. From April to October, due to the high number of visitors, admission to the palace can only be guaranteed through online booking.
Welcome to the Palace of Versailles. The Palace and the Estate cover a wide expanse of land. Choose a location close to what you want to visit first. Introduction. Discover the Palace and Estate through an interactive map. Plan your visit, look for a place or practical service with a few clicks.
Jun 9, 2024 · Versailles, town and capital of Yvelines département, Île-de-France région, north-central France, 14 miles (22 km) southwest of Paris. 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.
An expedition to discover the art and architecture of this famous French palace. About 16 km southwest of Paris, Château de Versailles was originally built by Louis XIII as a hunting lodge. In...
