Le Palais de Versailles

Le Palais de Versailles

Famous for symbolizing wealth and monarchy, Le Palais de Versailles, or the Palace of Versailles, is a royal manor located in Paris. The construction of the palace began in 1624, as it was used as a hunting lodge, built by King Louis XIII. However the building was expanded in 1669 by King Louis XIV and became a manor for kings until the year 1790. Ordered by King Louis XIV, each architect was in charge of designing a section. Designer of the Les Invalides, Jules Hardouin-Mansart, was in   charge of initiating the designs of the Grand Trianon. Louis Le Vau, the greatest architect of Louis XIV, developed the apartments for the kings and queens. The last architect was Andre Le Notre,  whom was in charge of designing the gardens of the palace. The purpose of the palace was to symbolize absolute monarchy, as well as political power during the French regime. With a floor area of 721,182 ft, the estate is separated into four sections; the Garden, the Grand Trianon, Marie Antoinette's estate, and the Palace itself.

Hall of Mirrors

Unusual Facts:

1. One of the most famous rooms in the palace is the Galerie des Glaces, or the Hall of Mirrors. This room is well-known due to the numerous ceremonies held during the French regime. 
2. The Le Palais de Versailles is also seen in pop culture. One notable feature is in two video games called Assassin's Creed Unity and Assassin's Creed Rogue. 



Le Palais de Versailles, in Assassin's Creed

3. The Chapel, a section of the palace, took a total of 28 years to build, due to King Louis XIV's desire of perfection and design within the room. 

   

   The Chapel