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31 Ιουλ 2024 · Located 10 miles outside of Paris, the Palace of Versailles was a hunting lodge that was transformed into a home for French royalty by Louis XIV in the 17th century. Kings and queens...
While it may be a democracy today, it is dotted with centuries-old royal palaces that will simply take your breath away. From the luxurious grandeur of Palais de Versailles to the fairytale beauty of Château de Chenonceau, many of these royal palaces still serve an important function.
Plan of the main floor (c.1837, with north to the right), showing the Hall of Mirrors in red, the Hall of Battles in green, the Royal Chapel in yellow, and the Royal Opera in blue. The Palace of Versailles is a visual history of French architecture from the 1630s to the 1780s.
The Palace of Versailles is hosting numerous operas, concerts, gala evenings and ballets in some of its exceptional spaces, including the Royal Opera and the Royal Chapel. Check out the programme for the 2024–2025 music season at Versailles.
1. Palace of Versailles. Château de Versailles, France, or Palace of Versailles is about 20 kilometers (12 miles) from Paris and is the site of a previous royal house. In 1995, the French Republic acquired the palace, and its French Cultural Ministry has been overseeing it since.
11 Μαΐ 2023 · The Château de Versailles was transformed into a 2,300-room masterpiece of French Classicism, fitting of the new owner: "the Sun King" ("le Roi Soleil"), as Louis XIV was titled. This incomparable château set a new standard for royal palaces, and today is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
9 Ιουλ 2019 · Few palaces rival France’s Château de Versailles for sheer opulence. Located on the outskirts of Paris, this former home of French kings offers visitors a chance to walk in the footsteps...
