Versailles domain
Versailles domain, Royal palace in France
The Versailles domain is a spectacular example of 17th-century French architecture and landscaping.
This magnificent estate was the principal royal residence of France from 1682 until the start of the French Revolution in 1789.
Versailles is synonymous with the excesses of the Ancien Régime and the absolutist monarchy of Louis XIV.
Now a major tourist attraction, Versailles receives millions of visitors each year to its palaces and gardens.
The Hall of Mirrors is one of Versailles' most famous rooms, boasting 357 mirrors.
Location: Versailles
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