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The Palace of Versailles (/ v ɛər ˈ s aɪ, v ɜːr ˈ s aɪ / vair-SY, vur-SY; [1] French: château de Versailles [ʃɑto d(ə) vɛʁsɑj] ⓘ) is a former royal residence commissioned by King Louis XIV located in Versailles, about 18 kilometres (11 mi) west of Paris, France.
The Palace of Versailles is hosting numerous operas, concerts, gala evenings and ballets in some of its exceptional spaces, including the Royal Opera and the Royal Chapel. Check out the programme for the 2024–2025 music season at Versailles.
Since 1979, the Palace of Versailles has been listed as a World Heritage and is one of the greatest achievements in French 17th century art. Louis XIII's old hunting pavilion was transformed and extended by his son, Louis XIV, when he installed the Court and government there in 1682.
Sep 23, 2024 · Palace of Versailles Palace of Versailles, Versailles, France, designated a World Heritage site in 1979. Under the guidance of Louis XIV (reigned 1643–1715), the residence was transformed (1661–1710) into an immense and extravagant complex surrounded by stylized French and English gardens.
The Palace of Versailles is duty-bound to remain faithful to its vocation of supporting artistic creation since its beginning and preserving some of the finest works by the most gifted painters, sculptors and craftsmen of the time. This is why, every summer since 2008, it has hosted the work of a famous contemporary artist.
Sep 16, 2024 · 凡爾賽宮 （法語： Château de Versailles）位於 法國 巴黎 西南郊外 伊夫林省 的 省會 凡爾賽，1682年由太陽王 路易十四 開始建造，分多階段完工，在此期間的凡爾賽宮超越了 巴黎，成為了法國 實際意義上 的首都。 凡爾賽宮有著寢宮、花園、美術收藏庫、辯論場、劇場、情報中心和政治會議室等諸多功能，是一座兼具觀賞性和實用性的宮殿，以金色、藍色和粉橘色為主基調，傾其所能表現「絢爛豪華的奢侈美」，這種風格被後世稱為「巴洛克」風格，不過在其後任法國國王 路易十五 的末期和整個 路易十六 時期，還加入了一些甜美風格「洛可可」裝飾。
Jul 9, 2019 · TRAVEL. WORLD HERITAGE. Here’s why Versailles will blow your mind—and how to visit. From lush gardens to gilded ceilings, this palace near Paris is fit for a king. By National Geographic Staff...
With the main Palace, the Trianon palaces, the gardens and the park, Versailles is a site whose topography and history are rich. Located at the beginning of the Grand Apartments tour, the Gallery of the History of the Palace is an essential introduction to the visit.
With the main Palace, the Trianon palaces, the gardens and the park, Versailles is a site whose topography and history are rich. Located at the beginning of the Grand Apartments tour, the Gallery of the History of the Palace is an essential introduction to the visit.
View of the Palace of Versailles on the waterbed (1675) by UnnamedPalace of Versailles An expedition to discover the art and architecture of this famous French palace. About 16 km southwest...
