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Perhaps his most-significant contribution to the palace was the creation of the Museum of French History, which was consecrated “to all the glories of France” in an inauguration on June 10, 1837, that marked the first celebration at Versailles since the Revolution. While many of the 6,000 paintings and 3,000 sculptures held by the museum ...
Palace of Versailles history. The Palace of Versailles was originally the hunting lodge of France’s King Louis XIII, but was transformed into a magnificent residence by his son and successor, Louis XIV.
From the hunting lodge of Louis XIII to the estate as we know it today, the gallery retraces the history of the Palace through works of art drawn from Versailles’ collections. Paintings, copies of old engravings and models complete this visitor tour.
The whole period, which really began in 1789, was one of profound political, social and economic upheaval in France. The Palace of Versailles found itself right in the middle of all this change and, today, the museum’s collections bear traces of this key episode in France’s history.
1774-1793. The reign of Louis XVI. First visit by Holy Roman Emperor Joseph II, 1777. Versailles and the United States of America, 1778-1783. The first hot air balloon flight. The affair of the diamond necklace, 1784-1785. Versailles at the heart of the French Revolution. Summoning of the Estates General, 1789. Jeu de Paume Oath, 1789.
Built 400 years ago, the Palace of Versailles is one of France's most iconic monuments. Eight million people come to visit it every year. A symbol of King Louis XIV's absolute monarchy, Versailles was designed to both impress and seduce. It continues to play that role today – in tourism, diplomacy and business.
