Garden · UNESCO
Gardens of Versailles
Versailles, France
Vast formal gardens with fountains, canals and groves.
Palace · France · Île-de-France
Palace of Versailles
Louis XIV's gilded palace, home of the Hall of Mirrors.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 4 h
For storytellers
Why Palace of Versailles matters
Versailles is what happens when a king wants to show he is the centre of the universe. Gilded rooms, painted ceilings and the dazzling Hall of Mirrors show off royal power. The palace later hosted Marie Antoinette and the French Revolution.
Talking points
- The Hall of Mirrors has 17 mirrored arches.
- The palace was the seat of the French court for generations.
- The Treaty of Versailles was signed in the Hall of Mirrors after the First World War.
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Good to know: Book a timed ticket and arrive early; weekends can be very busy.
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