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Get to know the most famous Royal Palaces and Châteaux in France. From their history, how to get there and much more.
The Palace of Versailles (/ v ɛər ˈ s aɪ, v ɜːr ˈ s aɪ / 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 18 kilometres (11 mi) west of Paris, France.
Palais Royal, originally the home of Richelieu, it became a royal palace when the young King Louis XIV, his mother Anne of Austria, and Mazarin moved in; later belonged to the dukes of Orléans; now the seat of the Conseil d'État and of the Ministry of Culture
The Louvre Palace (French: Palais du Louvre, [palɛ dy luvʁ]), often referred to simply as the Louvre, is an iconic French palace located on the Right Bank of the Seine in Paris, occupying a vast expanse of land between the Tuileries Gardens and the church of Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois.
21 Οκτ 2021 · 1. Palace of Versailles. The Palace of Versailles can easily be described as the epitome of palaces all around the world. It’s located in the city of Versailles, about 19 kilometers (12 miles) west of the heart of Paris, and the structure and its gardens are one of the most popular tourist attractions in France.
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.
From a Medieval fortress to the largest museum in the world – discover the history of the palace’s most iconic rooms and the artworks they shelter.
