The Versailles also known as Chateau de Versailles is situated 16km west of Paris in France. Versailles is a royal chateau. In French, the Versailles is also known as Chateau de Versailles.
History and Construction:
- At first the Versailles was built as a hunting lodge by the King Louis XIII who is also known as Sun King.
- The Versailles was expanded later and in the year 1682 it became the official residence of the Kings of France.
- The terrace of the Versailles was converted into the Hall of Mirrors in the year 1678 which symbolizes the power of the Sun King.
- Three French kings who lived in the Versailles Improved the construction to make it more beautiful.
Information
Country |
France |
Type |
Cultural |
Criteria |
i, ii, vi |
Reference |
83 |
Region |
Europe |
Palace of Versailles Inscription History |
Inscription |
1979 (3rd Session) |
Palace of Versailles Features
- The Versailles is one of the largest castles, and contains more than 700 rooms, 2000 windows, 1250 fireplace, 67 staircases and 1800 acres of park.
- One of the masterpieces of the Versailles is the Hall of Mirrors which forms the biggest room of the Versailles.
- Another main feature of the Versailles is the Grand Apartments of the King and the Queen. It lies in the main floor of the Versailles.
- The King’s private Apartment is another feature of the Versailles. This room is used for private use of the King.
- Versailles had five chapels of which the current chapel which was built by Louis XIV symbolizes French Baroque architecture and ecclesiastical decoration.
- The Versailles also consists of an Opera.
- The Museum of History of France forms another attraction of the Versailles. It consists of paintings, drawn and engraved images which illustrates the history of France.
- Versailles was known as a symbol of civilization and pleasure.
The Chateau Versailles as an architectural masterpiece is visited by more than eight million visitors in a year.
Statistical Information on the Palace of Versailles
Floor space |
67,000 m2 |
Number of windows |
2,153 |
Number of rooms |
700 |
Staircases |
67 |
Paintings in the museum’s collection |
6,123 |
Drawings in museum’s collection |
1,500 |
Engravings in museum’s collection |
15,034 |
Sculptures in museum’s collection |
2,102 |
Pieces of furniture and objets d’art |
5,210 |
Palace of Versailles Opening Times
High Season (From 1 April to 31 October) |
Palace |
- Every day except Mondays
- 9 am – 6.30 last admission: 6 pm
|
Trianon Palaces and Marie-Antoinette's Estate |
- Every day except Mondays
- 12 pm – 6.30 pm last admission: 6 pm – Ticket office closes at 5.50 pm
|
Garden |
- Open every day
- 8 am – 8:30 pm
|
Park |
- Open every day
- 7 am – 7 pm for vehicles, 8.30 pm for pedestrians
|
Low Season From (1 November to 31 March) |
Palace |
- Every day except Mondays
- 9 am – 5.30 pm last admission: 5.pm
|
Trianon Palaces and Marie-Antoinette's Estate |
- Every day except Mondays, last admission: 5 pm
- Ticket office closes at 4.50 pm
- 12 pm – 5.30 pm
|
Garden and Park |
- Every day except Mondays
- 8 am – 6 pm
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