The Palace of Versailles, one of the most beautiful achievements of 17th-century French art.
Symbol of the heyday of French royalty, the Palace of Versailles is one of the most remarkable monuments of France and the world.
The former hunting lodge of Louis XIII was transformed and extended by his son, Louis XIV. The court and government of France were moving to Versailles in 1682. Beautiful place of parade and reception, the palace was embellished… (View original article)