Tour, History, and Images Palace of Versailles Tour, History, and Images

Overview

Estate The estate is 280 acres 12 miles of Wall surrounding the estate Originally the Palace was a small hunting lodge

The “Sun King”

Construction 36,000 workers, 6,000 horses and 50 years to complete Cost is unknown because Louis XIV burnt all records so no one would know how much money he spent

Main Entrance

Size 54,000 square feet !!!! 500 meters long or equal to 5 football fields 2000 windows, 1250 fire places, 67 staircases 700 rooms that could house more than 5000 people

Fountains 1400 fountains at the time of Louis XIV Low water pressure issues

Hall of Mirrors

Most Famous Hall Right at 100 meters long 17 huge mirrors At the time of construction, mirrors were more expensive and precious than diamonds

King’s Bedroom

Queen’s Bedroom

Contents Originally had more than 6000 paintings, 2000 sculptures Louis XIV even had a “closet” for 500 of his whigs

Gardens

Most Famous Gardens 12 miles of roads 200,000 trees 210,000 flowers planted each year

Ceiling of Versailles Chapel

Today It is now a National Museum You can take guided tours It has recently been restored to preserve this great history