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Hjem / France / Versailles 51
Chateau de Versailles
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A copy of Rigaud's famous portrait of the king (1701) hangs here (see right of picture)
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Architect Louis Le Vau built the first section which expanded into an enlarged courtyard
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Designed by Charles Le Brun and dedicated to god Apollo
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Fountain of Latona with statue of the goddess Latona
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From 1678, Jules Hardouin-Mansart added the north and south wings including the Hall of Mirrors
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Hall of Battles, opened by King Louis-Philippe in 1837, houses paintings depicting Frances's military triumphs [Palace of Versa
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Hall of Great Mirrors where large receptions, royal weddings and ambassadorial presentations were held.
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Hall of Mirrors - The paintings on the ceiling illustrate events in the life of King Louis XIV
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In 1919, the Treaty of Versailles was ratified in this hall, thus ending World War I
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In this room the queens of France gave birth to their royal children in public view
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Painting of Marie-Antoinette and her children by Mme Vigee-Lebrun
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Salon d'Apollon
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The apartment was occupied by each queen in succession, the last being Marie-Antoinette
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The beautiful interior of the Royal Chapel is decorated with Corinthian columns and white marble
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The first floor of the Royal Chapel was reserved for the royal family
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The King passes through the Hall every day on his way to the chapel.
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The Palace of Versailles
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The Palace of Versailles
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The Palace of Versailles
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The Palace of Versailles
