Versailles palace was constructed mainly under the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King, in the second half of the 17th century. It is the most spectacular building to visit just outside Paris. Inhabited until the French Revolution, it was later on renovated and turned into a museum of French history, after a long period of neglect.

The highlights of the palace includes the State Appartments with the Hall of Mirrors and the King’s and the Queen’s bedchambers. It is possible to add an extra tour of the Appartments of “Mesdames” (Louis XV’s daughters).

Or to visit the private appartments where Louis XV and Louis XVI used to live (special fee and conditions).

Women played an important role at Versailles. A tour is available to evoke principally female characters like Mme de Pompadour, Mme du Barry, Queen Marie-Antoinette, as well as Mesdames, Louis XV’s daughters, and many more.

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