Built in 1682, Versailles was a royal residence. Today it is a historical monument – one of the most magnificent palaces existing. Versailles is enormous. It includes 700 rooms, 67 staircases and can hold about 20 000 people at once. … Read More
Tours of Versailles
The Incredible Treasure of the Magpie of Versailles
1131 pieces of coines were discovered by a lumberjack in a branch Amazing discoveries are made at Louis XIV’s castle, like those 1131 coins, probably accumulated by a magpie … found recently by pruning a branch. Would Uncle Scrooge be … Read More
The State Apartments of Versailles
Versailles Museum is known throughout the world as the most famous palace in the world, the residence of the Louis the XIV, the Sun King. The visitors of Versailles Palace have a chance to admire the State Apartments of Louis XIV and well known Hall … Read More
Versailles – Hall of Mirrors
In the heart of the Palace of Versailles – itself one of the grandest buildings ever built by man – is a room which captures the awe of all who see it. The Hall of Mirrors is the symbol of … Read More
Palace of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles or Château de Versailles is one of the most beautiful achievements of 18th-century French art. It has come to represent the tumultuous nature of modern French history as much as it has the incredible design and architecture that … Read More
