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1. en.chateauversailles.frOfficial website - Palace of Versailles

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   The Hall of Mirrors, King’s Grand Apartments, Museum of the History of France, explore the Château de Versailles, its gardens, the Grand Trianon and Marie-Antoinette’s domain. Official website - Palace of Versailles

   • Plan Your Visit

     useful information for your visit. The Palace is open every...

     Guided Tours

     · Conditions for Free Admission

     · Practical Information

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     · For Families

     · Leisure and Transport

   • Discover

     18,000 artworks to discover online. With 60,000 artworks,...

     Explore The Estate

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     · The Hall of Mirrors

     · The Fountains

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   • What's On

     Containing over 60,000 works, the collections of the Palace...

   • Calendar

     The Palace of Versailles is hosting numerous operas,...

   • The collections

     Once a palace, now a museum. Containing over 60,000 works,...

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     Free admissions and reduced rates
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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Palace_of_VersaillesPalace of Versailles - Wikipedia

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   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.

   • Construction started: 1661
   • Location: Versailles, France

   • Owner: Government of France

3. en.chateauversailles.fr › discover › estateThe Palace | Palace of Versailles

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   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.

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     The Hall of Mirrors
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     The King’s State Apartment
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     Marie-Antoinette’s private chambers
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4. www.nationalgeographic.com › article › versaillesA guide to the Palace of Versailles, France - National Geographic

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   Jul 9, 2019 · TRAVEL. WORLD HERITAGE. Here’s why Versailles will blow your mind—and how to visit. From lush gardens to gilded ceilings, this palace near Paris is fit for a king. By National Geographic Staff...

5. www.chateauversailles.frChâteau de Versailles | Site officiel

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   Résidence officielle des rois de France, le château de Versailles et ses jardins comptent parmi les plus illustres monuments du patrimoine mondial et constituent la plus complète réalisation de l’art français du XVIIe siècle.

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   Is Versailles a palace or a museum?

   • The Palace of Versailles, whose origins date back to the seventeenth century, was successively a hunting lodge, a seat of power and, from the nineteenth century, a museum. With the gardens and the Palaces of Trianon, the park of the Château de Versailles spreads over 800 hectares. « It's not a palace, it's an entire city.

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   How big is the Château de Versailles?

   • With the gardens and the Palaces of Trianon, the park of the Château de Versailles spreads over 800 hectares. « It's not a palace, it's an entire city. Superb in its size, superb in its matter.» – Charles Perrault, Le Siècle de Louis le Grand, 1687 With 60,000 artworks, collections of Versailles illustrate 5 centuries of French History.

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   Is Versailles a good place to visit?

   • Few palaces rival France’s Château de Versailles for sheer opulence. Located on the outskirts of Paris, this former home of French kings offers visitors a chance to walk in the footsteps of royalty. The complex was commissioned by Louis XIV, who moved the nation’s government to Versailles in 1682 and wanted a palace to match the glory of his reign.

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   Why is the palace of Versailles a World Heritage?

   • Since 1979, the Palace of Versailles has been listed as a World Heritage and is one of the greatest achievements in French 17 th 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.

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7. bienvenue.chateauversailles.fr › en › overviewOverview | Welcome to the Palace of Versailles

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   Welcome to Versailles. The Palace and its domain cover a wide area. Use this map to locate the services and the main places. If you wish to view all of the points of interest in a specific area, click on the zone you wish to visit on the main navigation bar. See the different accesses. Coming by train / bus. Coming by car / coach.