Versailles Palace, France · Highlights

A magnificent palace, the center of aristocratic activity in France and throughout Europe 👑 ❤️Located in the suburbs of Paris, it was used as the palace of the French king for more than 100 years. In addition to the extremely luxurious palace, there are also gorgeous gardens and fountains. It was destroyed several times during the French Revolution, but was later restored and became a history museum 🤩 1️⃣ Chapel ✅ A beautiful and elegant church ⛪️ completed in 1703. Since the king's throne was upstairs, the ceiling was specially raised, and the whole building is full of Rococo style. 2️⃣ Hercules Hall ✅ One of the largest rooms in the Palace of Versailles ☝️ It was originally the king's bedroom, with a vaulted ceiling four stories high, and painted with the great achievements of Hercules in Greek mythology. 3️⃣ Abundance Hall ✅ The place where the royal family held banquets 💃🏻 It was also the place where Louis XIV collected rare treasures, and you can visit the various treasures he collected. 4️⃣ Mercury Hall ✅ The mausoleum of Louis XIV 🪦 It was once one of the main bedrooms. Later, Louis XIV had the bed removed and placed his favorite game table. After his death, it was used to store his body. 5️⃣ Hall of Mirrors ✅ The most luxurious hall in the Palace of Versailles 💎 It is the treasure of the Palace of Versailles, famous for its 17 floor-to-ceiling mirrors composed of 483 pieces of glass. The mirrors reflect natural light from the outside world, making it magnificent and extraordinary. The king received envoys from all over the world here, which is a symbol of the king's supreme power. 6️⃣ Coronation Hall ✅ A mural of Napoleon's coronation 🎨 It was originally the third chapel of the Palace of Versailles, and was later converted into the guard hall of the king and queen. During the reign of Napoleon III, it was converted into a coronation hall. The famous oil painting "The Coronation of Napoleon" is here, and another is in the Louvre. 7️⃣ Apollo Fountain ✅ The most eye-catching fountain in the Palace of Versailles ⛲️ The designer created a beautiful sculpture of Apollo riding a chariot pulled by four horses out of the water. 8️⃣ Grand Canal ✅ The best place for water activities in the Palace of Versailles 🛥️ The canal, which took 11 years to dig, is 1,670 meters long and is mainly used for water celebrations. Louis XIV once placed many models of warships in it, as well as gondolas sent by the Republic of Venice.