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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.

   • Plan Your Visit

     The Palace of Versailles Park remains open every day, free...

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     The Palace of Versailles, whose origins date back to the...

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     The Palace of Versailles, host site of the Paris 2024...

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

   • The Estate

     The history of the Palace of Versailles starts at the 17th...

   • The history

     The reign of Louis XIV 1638 - 1715. The history of...

   • The collections

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

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     Explore the Palace of Versailles and relive its temporary...

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Palace_of_VersaillesPalace of Versailles - Wikipedia

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   The Palace of Versailles is a visual history of French architecture from the 1630s to the 1780s. Its earliest portion, the corps de logis, was built for Louis XIII in the style of his reign with brick, marble, and slate, which Le Vau surrounded in the 1660s with Enveloppe, an edifice that was inspired by Renaissance-era Italian villas.

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

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   Visit the former royal residence and museum of the history of France, a World Heritage site and a masterpiece of 17th century art. Explore the Palace, its gardens, its shows and its collections with tickets, guided tours and interactive map.

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     Armed police storm Palace of Versailles in ‘security operation’ as authorities say ‘avoid area’ & tourists evacuated

     ARMED police have stormed the Palace of Versailles in a security operation. Authorities have urged people to avoid the area and the building has been evacuated. Pictures showed armoured cops with

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7. www.britannica.com › topic › Palace-of-VersaillesPalace of Versailles | History & Facts | Britannica

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   Palace of Versailles, former French royal residence and centre of government, now a national landmark. It is located in the city of Versailles, Yvelines département, Île-de-France région, northern France, 10 miles (16 km) west-southwest of Paris. As the centre of the French court, Versailles was one of the grandest theatres of European absolutism.

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   The original residence was primarily a hunting lodge and private retreat for Louis XIII (reigned 1610–43) and his family. In 1624 the king entrusted Jacques Lemercier with the construction of a château on the site. Its walls are preserved today as the exterior facade overlooking the Marble Court.

   Under the guidance of Louis XIV (reigned 1643–1715), the residence was transformed (1661–1710) into an immense and extravagant complex surrounded by stylized French and English gardens. Every detail of its construction was intended to glorify the king. The additions were designed by such renowned architects as Jules Hardouin-Mansart, Robert de Cotte, and Louis Le Vau. Charles Le Brun oversaw the interior decoration. Landscape artist André Le Nôtre created symmetrical French gardens that included ornate fountains with “magically” still water, expressing the power of humanity—and, specifically, the king—over nature.

   To the east of the palace is the Place d’Armes, a wide plaza that in the 21st century served mainly as a parking lot to accommodate the thousands of tourists who visited Versailles each day. In the centre of the Place d’Armes, facing the Avenue de Paris, is a bronze equestrian statue of Louis XIV. Originally located at the apex of the Court of Honour, the statue was relocated to the Place d’Armes in 2009 after an extensive restoration. To the west is the Gate of Honour, a gilded iron gate and stone balustrade that marks the main entrance to the palace complex. Beyond that lies the broad expanse of the Court of Honour, bounded on the north and south by the Ministers’ Wings, outbuildings constructed in the 1680s to house the king’s secretaries of state.

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   The Royal Gate, an elaborate gold leaf gate, separates the Court of Honour from the Royal Court at the location where the Louis XIV statue once stood. Unveiled in 2008, the Royal Gate partially re-creates a gate that was designed by Hardouin-Mansart in the 1680s and was destroyed during the French Revolution. Some art historians criticized the Royal Gate as a modern interpretation of the original rather than a true restoration, but it served an undeniably valuable role in directing visitor traffic. Flanking the Royal Court to the south is the Dufour Pavilion, while the Gabriel Pavilion lies to the north. Both areas were extensively remodeled in the 21st century to serve as visitor reception centres. Beyond the Royal Court is the Marble Court, so named for the distinctive black and white marble tiles that adorn the terrace floor. Dozens of marble busts, depicting Roman deities and emperors, adorn the facades overlooking the court, and the central buildings of the palace complex rise around it.

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   • Author: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

8. en.chateauversailles.fr › plan-your-visit › ticketsTickets and prices | Palace of Versailles

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   The Palace of Versailles Park remains open every day, free of charge, and accessible via the Gardens, the Queen's Gate and the Saint-Anthony's Gate. Tickets. Guided tours. Children's activities. Activities for 18-25. Shows. Booking and access. Free and reduced rates. Audioguide. Every ticket in one look.

9. bienvenue.chateauversailles.fr › en › palaceThe Palace | Welcome to the Palace of Versailles

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   Plan your visit to the Palace of Versailles, the former residence of the French kings, with this official website. Find out how to book tickets, access the palace, explore the gardens, and more.

10. bienvenue.chateauversailles.fr › enWelcome to the Palace of Versailles - Interactive map

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    Discover the Palace and Estate through an interactive map. Plan your visit, look for a place or practical service with a few clicks.