It wasn’t until his successor, King Louis XIV, took the throne that Versailles was expanded to become a grand palace for the monarchy and home to the French government for over a century.

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And perhaps the most iconic thing about the late kings and queens of France? The Palace of Versailles. Versailles: Science and Splendour explores the marvellous scientific research and discoveries ...

His father, King Louis XIII favored the site for its ... option and are featured on our list of the best Paris tours. Versailles palace is open every day except for Monday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 ...

Exceptionally, from February 15 to the end of September 2025, the Château de Versailles is opening up areas usually closed to ...

Where the kings of France are concerned ... I would dedicate one of the galleries to a reproduction of a palace room of Versailles, complete with paneled walls, gilding and paintings.

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In 1667, 28-year-old all-powerful king of France, Louis XIV, decides to build the greatest palace in the world - Versailles. But drained budget, affairs and political intrigues complicate things.