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Chateau de Versailles
Motorway A13, (place d'Armes), Paris, FranceTel: +33 1 30 83 78 00 • Web: Visit this site »
Tired of Paris, the Sun King (Louis XIV enjoyed likening himself to Apollo, God of the arts, peace and the sun!) commissioned architects Louis le Vau and Jules Hardouin to build the chateau of Versailles in 1668, on the site of his father's small hunting lodge. It became the largest palace in Europe, accommodating up to 20,000 courtiers at a time. Charles Le Brun, the painter, designed the interior, whose highlights include the Royal Apartments and the Hall of Mirrors. The Grand Trianon (1687) and the Petit Trianon (1762) are also in the park. The former, built in stone and marble, housed Louis XIV's mistress, whilst the latter, a small manor house, was home to Louis XV's mistress. Admission: Chateau EUR7, Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon EUR5.
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Oct 20, 2006 by
Peggy from Baltimore,Md
Overall Rating: 9
- I loved the hall of mirrors I was incredible.
- Not enough time to explore the gardens completely. Next time I would go for a full day.
“My visit to Versailles was amazing. When you first walk into the hall of mirrors it is breathtaking. There is so much to see that I feel it would be impossible to appreciate everything in on visit. Don't forget to look at the painted ceilings, they are beautiful. Since I just returned from France about three weeks ago, my memories are still fresh in my mind. In addition, my hundreds of photos help. A hint, if possible please use a digital camera without a flash. The pictures turned out great.”
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