Palace of Versailles, Royal palace in France.
The Palace of Versailles is a grandiose architectural masterpiece located in the Île-de-France region.
Built in the 17th century, it served as the principal royal residence of France until the start of the French Revolution.
The palace is renowned for its Hall of Mirrors and extensive gardens, reflecting the absolute monarchy of the Ancien Régime.
It's open to the public and can be reached easily from Paris by train.
Versailles is the world’s largest royal domain.
Location: Versailles
Inception: 1661
Founder: Louis XIII of France
Architects: Louis Le Vau, François d'Orbay, Jules Hardouin-Mansart, André Le Nôtre, Charles Le Brun, Robert de Cotte, Ange-Jacques Gabriel
Architectural style: French Baroque architecture
Width: 600 m
Opening Hours: April-October: Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-18:30, November-March: Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-17:30
Phone: +33130837800
Website: chateauversailles.fr
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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The Palace of Versailles is a grandiose architectural masterpiece located in the Île-de-France region.
The Hall of Mirrors is the central gallery of the Palace of Versailles and is renowned as being one of the most famous rooms in the world.
The Royal Opera of Versailles is an elegant opera house located in the Palace of Versailles, France.
The Galerie des Batailles is a grand corridor displaying paintings and sculptures of French military triumphs.
The appartement du roi consists of a suite of rooms used by the King of France.
The Bust of Louis XIV by Bernini epitomizes the grandeur of the Sun King.
The Chapel of Versailles Palace, designed by architects Jules Hardouin-Mansart and Robert de Cotte, is a stunning example of French Baroque architecture.
The Petit appartement du roi consists of the king's personal rooms used for daily activities and leisure.
The Salles des Croisades is adorned with paintings and artifacts from the Crusades.
The Museum of the History of France showcases extensive collections from the French Revolution.
