George Blagden
Louis XIV
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- 1. Welcome to Versailles Nov 16, 2015
- At age 28, Louis XIV leaves Paris for Versailles to build a magnificent palace.
- 2. I Am the State Nov 16, 2015
- Louis lauches the Grande Enquete to check the legitimacy of the nobles' titles.
- 3. Il est temps que la noblesse réplique Nov 23, 2015
- Louis welcomes the African Prince Annaba.
Welcome to Versailles. Opening hours Choose a ticket. Discover. Plan your visit. What’s on. Calendar. This spring at the Palace of Versailles. The cultural offer. This spring. Discover the Imperial silks exhibition and the Emperor's apartment at the Grand Trianon. Buy your ticket online and avoid waiting times.
The Palace of Versailles (/ v ɛər ˈ s aɪ, v ɜːr ˈ s aɪ / vair-SY, vur-SY; French: château de Versailles [ʃɑto d(ə) vɛʁsɑj] ⓘ) is a former royal residence commissioned by King Louis XIV located in Versailles, about 19 kilometers (12 mi) west of Paris, France.
Since 1979, the Palace of Versailles has been listed as a World Heritage and is one of the greatest achievements in French 17th 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.
Château de Versailles | Site officiel. Bienvenue à Versailles. Accès & Horaires Choisir un billet. Découvrir. Préparer ma visite. Actualités. Agenda. Ce printemps. Toute la programmation. Samedi et dimanche, visitez gratuitement la galerie des Carrosses et la galerie des Sculptures et des moulages.
May 11, 2024 · Palace of Versailles, former French royal residence and center of government, now a national landmark. It is located in the city of Versailles in northern France, 10 miles (16 km) west-southwest of Paris. As the center of the French court, Versailles was one of the grandest theaters of European absolutism.
To make the most of your visit at Versailles, plan to spend a full day in the estate. Read our advices to better organize your visit. Guided tours allow you to visit otherwise closed rooms and then to directly join free visit routes.
Welcome to the Palace. Here are a few tips for preparing your visit to the Palace. If you already have your ticket, go directly to Palace Entrance A. From April to October, due to the high number of visitors, admission to the palace can only be guaranteed through online booking.
