The Palace of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles (Château de Versailles) is a palace and park ensemble. The Palace of Versailles was the main royal residence in France from 1682, under Louis XIV, until the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789, under Louis XVI. It is located in the Yvelines department of the Ile-de-France region, about 20 kilometers southwest of the center of Paris. Versailles was once the unofficial capital of France.

 

Versailles from Above. Just views & music.

Versailles from Above. Just views & music.

Visit of Versailles Palace going through its halls. No text. Just music.

 

The visit of Versailles Palace inside. Just music.

 

After the French Revolution, the palace was completely stripped of its furniture, but many items were returned and many of the palace rooms were restored.

For centuries, Versailles has been known for its opulent luxury, which is best enjoyed with your own eyes. The castle's majestic gardens are free to enter, but it's worth taking a day ticket to see the interior.

 

Habits & Day Life in Versailles Palace. Life & habits of Louis XIV.

Versailles' dirty secrets and Interesting facts

 

Currently, the palace is a historical monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, especially notable for its ceremonial mirror hall, the precious Royal Opera and the royal apartments; for more intimate royal residences - famous for its large and small Trianon, located in the park; as well as its vast gardens with fountains, canals and geometric flower gardens and groves, once laid out by André Le Notre.

 

Day Life in Versailles Palace.

Day Life at Versailles. Interesting Facts

 

Many significant events in French and world history are associated with Versailles. Thus, in the 18th century, the royal residence became the site of the signing of many international treaties, including the treaty that ended the American War of Independence in 1783. In 1789, the Constituent Assembly working in Versailles adopted the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen. In 1871, after the defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War, in Versailles, occupied by German troops, the creation of the German Empire was proclaimed. Here, in 1919, a peace treaty was signed that ended the First World War and laid the foundation for the so-called Versailles system - the political system of post-war international relations.

 

The history of how Versailles was being built.

Versailles, from Louis XIII to the French Revolution

 

We offer half-day trip from Paris to Versailles with live guided inspection of the palace and a walk in the park.

• Official website of Versailles

• Wikipedia article about Versailles 

 

History of France, Louis XIV & Versailles. Interesting facts.

History of France, Louis XIV and Versailles

 

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