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Palace of Versailles

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in the town of Versailles, outside of Paris
(former gate house)

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the Palace of Versailles

Under the direction of Louis XIV, king of France, a royal hunting lodge outside of Paris was transformed into the magnificent Palace of Versailles during the late 17th century.

 

statue of Louis XIV in front of Versailles Palace

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Louis XIV

The complex, comprised of lavishly decorated galleries and salons, formal gardens with fountains and sculptures, and royal villas, was designated a national museum in 1837.

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throne room

 

bed room

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hall of mirrors

 

mirrors and chandeliers

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Louis XIV gliding through the heavens
(ceiling painting)

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bust of Louis XIV

 

Louis XIV

 

Louis XV

 

the visitors

 

formal garden

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pool

 

gardens

 

garden fountains

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