The Palace of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles
[Versailles - France]

Versailles became the...

Versailles became the center of French political power under Louis XIV
[Versailles - France]

The present palace was...

The present palace was started by Louis XIV in 1668
[Palace of Versailles - France]

Architect Louis Le Vau...

Architect Louis Le Vau built the first section which expanded into an enlarged courtyard
[Palace of Versailles - France]

From 1678, Jules...

From 1678, Jules Hardouin-Mansart added the north and south wings including the Hall of Mirrors
[Palace of Versailles - France]

The Palace of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles
[Versailles - France]

The beautiful interior of...

The beautiful interior of the Royal Chapel is decorated with Corinthian columns and white marble
[Palace of Versailles - France]

The first floor of the...

The first floor of the Royal Chapel was reserved for the royal family
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The Palace of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles
[Versailles - France]

The Palace of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles
[Versailles - France]

The Palace of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles
[Versailles - France]

The Palace of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles
[Versailles - France]