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The royal estate of Versailles was during the XVIIth and the XVIIIth centuries the main home of kings Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI. Closed during the Revolution, it was transformed into museum in the XIXth century by the last king having reigned in France, Louis-Philippe Ier.

Several million visitors come every year to discover the State Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, the Chapel, the King's Chamber, the Opera but also the " Grand " and the " Petit Trianon ", the French style gardens, the Coach Museum or the room of " Jeu de Paume ".

Every summer, the Park come to life with the Full Play of Fountains ("Grandes Eaux Musicales") and the Night Lights ("Fêtes de Nuit"). Walks in carriages or in a little train allow to discover the parts more remote from the Park. The most athletics can rent boats on the Grand Canal or go around by bicycle.


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Updated 3 July 2008     -     Official website of the Tourist Office of Versailles     -      Credits