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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Versailles,_YvelinesVersailles, Yvelines - Wikipedia

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   Versailles (French pronunciation: [vɛʁsɑj] ⓘ) is a commune in the department of the Yvelines, Île-de-France, renowned worldwide for the Château de Versailles and the gardens of Versailles, designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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     The Palace of Versailles (/ v ɛər ˈ s aɪ, v ɜːr ˈ s aɪ /...

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   The Palace of Versailles (/ v ɛər ˈ s aɪ, v ɜːr ˈ s aɪ / vair-SY, vur-SY; [1] French: château de Versailles [ʃɑto d(ə) vɛʁsɑj] ⓘ) is a former royal residence commissioned by King Louis XIV located in Versailles, about 18 kilometres (11 mi) west of Paris, France.

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   The Palace of Versailles is a royal château in Versailles, Yvelines, in the Île-de-France region of France. When the château was built, Versailles was a country village; today, however, it is a suburb of Paris, some 20 kilometres southwest of the French capital.

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   Versailles is a French city. It is in the western suburbs of Paris, 17.1 km. (10.6 miles) from the center of Paris. It is the capital of the Yvelines département. This city is very important for the History of France because it was formerly the capital of the kingdom of France.

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   The Palace of Versailles is a former royal residence commissioned by King Louis XIV located in Versailles, about 11 miles (18 km) west of Paris, France.

6. www.bbc.com › travel › articleThe hidden history of Versailles - BBC

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   Jan 13, 2023 · Versailles was the centre of power and the material embodiment of absolute monarchy that reigned over France until the Revolution from 1788-1799. The palace bore witness to strategic marriages...

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   Where is the palace of Versailles?

   • The Palace of Versailles is a royal château in Versailles, Yvelines, in the Île-de-France region of France. When the château was built, Versailles was a country village; today, however, it is a suburb of Paris, some 20 kilometres southwest of the French capital.

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   Where is Versailles located?

   • Located in the western suburbs of the French capital, 17.1 km (10.6 mi) from the centre of Paris, Versailles is a wealthy suburb of Paris with a service-based economy and is a major tourist destination. According to the 2017 census, the population of the city is 85,862 inhabitants, down from a peak of 94,145 in 1975. [ 3 ]

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   Is Versailles a suburb of Paris?

   • Versailles is a chic suburb of Paris, well linked with the centre of Paris by several train lines. However, the city is extremely compartmentalized, divided by large avenues inherited from the monarchy which create the impression of several small cities ignoring each other.

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   When did Versailles become the capital of France?

   • Versailles again became the unofficial capital of France from March 1871, when Adolphe Thiers ' government took refuge in Versailles, fleeing the insurrection of the Paris Commune, until November 1879, when the newly elected government and parliament returned to Paris.

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8. en.chateauversailles.fr › discover › historyVersailles, “capital” of the kingdom, 1682 | Palace of Versailles

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   Versailles, “capital” of the kingdom, 1682 6 May 1682. The establishment of the Court and the seat of power in Versailles had been underway since 1677, when the works on the site were sped up and the king doubled up state services between Paris and Versailles. On 6 May 1682, Versailles became the headquarters of the government.