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Palace of Versailles

Discover the Palace of Versailles, an iconic estate covering 280 acres steeped in history. Learn about its construction by the "Sun King" Louis XIV with 36,000 workers and intricate details like the 54,000 square feet main entrance and the famous Hall of Mirrors. Explore the King's and Queen's bedrooms, the grand gardens, and the historic Chapel, now a National Museum. Immerse yourself in the opulence and grandeur of this legendary palace!

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Palace of Versailles

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  1. Palace of Versailles Tour, History, and Images

  2. Overview

  3. Estate • The estate is 280 acres • 12 miles of Wall surrounding the estate • Originally the Palace was a small hunting lodge

  4. The “Sun King”

  5. Construction • 36,000 workers, 6,000 horses and 50 years to complete • Cost is unknown because Louis XIV burnt all records so no one would know how much money he spent

  6. Main Entrance

  7. Size • 54,000 square feet !!!! • 500 meters long or equal to 5 football fields • 2000 windows, 1250 fire places, 67 staircases • 700 rooms that could house more than 5000 people

  8. Fountains • 1400 fountains at the time of Louis XIV • Low water pressure issues

  9. Hall of Mirrors

  10. Most Famous Hall • Right at 100 meters long • 17 huge mirrors • At the time of construction, mirrors were more expensive and precious than diamonds

  11. King’s Bedroom

  12. Queen’s Bedroom

  13. Contents • Originally had more than 6000 paintings, 2000 sculptures • Louis XIV even had a “closet” for 500 of his whigs

  14. Gardens

  15. Most Famous Gardens • 12 miles of roads • 200,000 trees • 210,000 flowers planted each year

  16. Ceiling of Versailles Chapel

  17. Today • It is now a National Museum • You can take guided tours • It has recently been restored to preserve this great history

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