In the 19th century the museum of the history of france was founded in versailles at the behest of louis philippe i who ascended to the throne in 1830.
Famous rooms in versailles.
The palace of versailles built c 1624 98 a magnificent example of french baroque architecture is the most famous royal chateau in france the gigantic scale of versailles exemplifies the architectural theme of creation by division a series of simple repetitions rhythmically marked off by the repetition of the.
There are several famous rooms at versailles but the most celebrated is the famed hall of mirrors a long stretch of hallway ballroom with mirrors on each side.
As the center of the french court versailles was one of the grandest theaters of european absolutism.
Louis xv was very interested in science and especially astronomy.
The palace of versailles v ɛər ˈ s aɪ v ɜːr ˈ s aɪ vair sy vur sy.
One of the most famous rooms is the hall of mirrors it has 17 huge mirrored arches opposite 17 windows.
L appartement coeur de versailles quartier notre dame is situated in versailles 700 metres from palace of versailles 1 9 km from gardens of versailles and 1 7 km from montbauron stadium.
Each one of the arch contains 21 mirrors which makes it a massive 357 in all.
The hall of mirrors the most famous room in the palace was built to replace a large terrace designed by the architect louis le vau which opened onto the garden the terrace originally stood between the king s apartments to the north and the queen s to the south but was awkward and above all exposed to bad weather and it was not long before the decision was made to demolish it.
It is located in the city of versailles in northern france 10 miles 16 km west southwest of paris.
The extraordinary clock which gave the room its name was first presented at the academy of sciences and then to the king in château de choisy before being brought here in 1754 the clock displays the time day of the week month.
On the floor of this room there is a copper strip marking the versailles meridian.
Palace of versailles former french royal residence and center of government now a national landmark.
Orangerie gardens at versailles.
The 73 meter long hall is lined with 17 massive ornamental mirrors each in 18 segments.
Architect jules hardouin mansart dreamed up a completely new and spectacular look for this room.
Featuring garden and city views this apartment also includes free wifi.
The château de versailles has a central axis two wings and several courts.
The glittering hall of mirrors is the most famous room of versailles.
Château de versailles ʃɑto d ə vɛʁsɑj was the principal royal residence of france from 1682 under louis xiv until the start of the french revolution in 1789 under louis xvi it is located in the department of yvelines in the region of île de france about 20 kilometres 12 miles.
