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Learn how Versailles evolved from a hunting lodge to a royal residence and a symbol of power under three kings of France. Discover the major events, constructions and transformations that shaped the Palace and its estate from 1607 to 1789.
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Learn how Versailles evolved from a hunting lodge to a symbol of absolute monarchy under Louis XIV and his successors. Explore the architecture, art, and politics of the palace and its role in the French Revolution.
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Palace of Versailles, former French royal residence and centre 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. As the centre of the French court, Versailles was one of the grandest theatres of European absolutism.
The original residence was primarily a hunting lodge and private retreat for Louis XIII (reigned 1610–43) and his family. In 1624 the king entrusted Jacques Lemercier with the construction of a château on the site. Its walls are preserved today as the exterior facade overlooking the Marble Court.
Under the guidance of Louis XIV (reigned 1643–1715), the residence was transformed (1661–1710) into an immense and extravagant complex surrounded by stylized French and English gardens. Every detail of its construction was intended to glorify the king. The additions were designed by such renowned architects as Jules Hardouin-Mansart, Robert de Cotte, and Louis Le Vau. Charles Le Brun oversaw the interior decoration. Landscape artist André Le Nôtre created symmetrical French gardens that included ornate fountains with “magically” still water, expressing the power of humanity—and, specifically, the king—over nature.
To the east of the palace is the Place d’Armes, a wide plaza that in the 21st century served mainly as a parking lot to accommodate the thousands of tourists who visited Versailles each day. In the centre of the Place d’Armes, facing the Avenue de Paris, is a bronze equestrian statue of Louis XIV. Originally located at the apex of the Court of Honour, the statue was relocated to the Place d’Armes in 2009 after an extensive restoration. To the west is the Gate of Honour, a gilded iron gate and stone balustrade that marks the main entrance to the palace complex. Beyond that lies the broad expanse of the Court of Honour, bounded on the north and south by the Ministers’ Wings, outbuildings constructed in the 1680s to house the king’s secretaries of state.
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The Royal Gate, an elaborate gold leaf gate, separates the Court of Honour from the Royal Court at the location where the Louis XIV statue once stood. Unveiled in 2008, the Royal Gate partially re-creates a gate that was designed by Hardouin-Mansart in the 1680s and was destroyed during the French Revolution. Some art historians criticized the Royal Gate as a modern interpretation of the original rather than a true restoration, but it served an undeniably valuable role in directing visitor traffic. Flanking the Royal Court to the south is the Dufour Pavilion, while the Gabriel Pavilion lies to the north. Both areas were extensively remodeled in the 21st century to serve as visitor reception centres. Beyond the Royal Court is the Marble Court, so named for the distinctive black and white marble tiles that adorn the terrace floor. Dozens of marble busts, depicting Roman deities and emperors, adorn the facades overlooking the court, and the central buildings of the palace complex rise around it.
Learn about the palace that was the center of French absolutism and the residence of Louis XIV, XV, and XVI. Explore its architecture, gardens, art, and role in the French Revolution.
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Learn about the history and architecture of the former royal residence of Louis XIV and other French kings, located in Versailles, France. Explore the palace, park, and gardens, and see why they are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
C’est ainsi qu’il y reçoit somptueusement la reine Victoria en 1855. Lieu de pouvoir par excellence, le château accueille aussi les heures les plus importantes de l’histoire de France puisque c’est là qu’est signée la déclaration de l’Empire allemand en 1871 faisant suite à la défaite française.
Explore the Palace of Versailles, a World Heritage site and a former royal residence, where you can admire the art and history of France. Learn about its transformation from a hunting pavilion to a museum, and discover its gardens, shows and events.
Explore the major events and milestones that shaped the Palace of Versailles from the 17th to the 19th century. Learn about the reigns of Louis XIII, Louis XIV, Louis XV, Louis XVI, Napoleon and more, as well as the French Revolution and the 20th century.
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