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	Construction
		From 1668 to 1670 he built the 'envelope', which Saint-Simon severely criticized for contrasting with the old chateau: 'the beautiful and the ugly, the vast and the restricted, were stitched together'.
		In May 6, 1682, Versailles became the official residence of the Court of France, supplanting the palaces at the Louvre and Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
		From 1678 to 1684, meanwhile, the terrace of the new chateau was transformed into the Hall of Mirrors, symbolizing the power of the absolute monarch.
	www.chateauversailles.fr /en/110_Construction.php (418 words)

	Chateau de versailles - Hotel Sofitel Château de Versailles - Luxury Hotel VERSAILLES
		Chateau de Versailles : the castle,the park of Versailles,the Versailles Hamlet,the Trianon Castles.
		The Château de Versailles, or Versailles, is a royal château in Versailles, France.
		In English it is often referred to as the Palace of Versailles.
	xn--jlq781kcch.com /plpl/chateau-de-versailles.html (568 words)

	Château de Versailles \| Ile de France Sights & Activities \| Fodor's Online Travel Guide
		The creation of Versailles is regarded by some historians as the result of a childhood shock suffered by the young king Louis XIV.
		Versailles was dreamed up as a gigantic palace approached by avenues broader than the Champs-Élysées, all in biceps-flexing Baroque, on a scale designed by the 23-year-old Louis to dwarf the provocatively lavish château of Vaux-le-Vicomte that had recently been erected by his own finance minister.
		The center of the palace was the living quarters of the king and queen, and the two gigantic wings were occupied by the royal children and princes of the blood.
	www.fodors.com /miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=ile_de_france@231&cur_section=sig&property_id=81488 (923 words)

	History of Versailles
		After ownership by the Seigneur de Soisy, then by Martial de Loménie, who was the Secretary of Finances during the reign of Charles IX, the estate was bought by Albert de Gondi, who became Duke of Retz and Marshal of France.
		Versailles is therefore an unfinished Château, or rather, it is formed from two castles, one surrounding the other.
		During the Revolution, Versailles' paintings, antiques and precious stones were transferred to the "Museum" (the current Museum of the Louvre), its books and medals to the National Library, and the clocks and scientific instruments to the Conservatory of Arts and Crafts.
	www.blakeneymanor.com /versailles.html (780 words)

	Chateau de Versailles, Visite Chateau de Versailles
		Muni de votre billet retour, vous pourrez reprendre le RER à l'heure de votre choix.
		En famille ou avec des amis vous avez prévu de vous rendre à Versailles.
		C’est en pensant à vous que j’ai créé Guidatours à Versailles en 2004.
	www.guidatours.com (509 words)

	Versailles,the Chateau de Versailles
		In 1682, the Château de Versailles became the official residence of the Sun King and his Court, replacing the Louvre and Saint-Germain Castles.When the king moved into the Versailles castle in 1682,before the construction was finished, he insisted that the castle was for the people, and that his home be open to one and all.
		The "King of the French" Louis Philippe, transformed in 1837 the Chateau de Versailles in a museum dedicated to "all the glories of France".
		Chateau of Versailles' history galleries are the largest History Museum in the world (18,000 square meters) The history of France is told through paintings and sculptures.Many of them have been commissioned for this educational purpose to the artists of the time.
	www.a-castle-for-rent.com /versailles (822 words)

	paris - monuments - chateau de versailles
		Versailles is a prosperous, leafy suburb and home to France's most magnificent chateau.
		The Chateau de Versailles was started by Louis XIV in 1668 and grew up around Louis XIII's original hunting lodge.
		Versailles is a tourist hot spot so be careful to get there early in the morning if you actually want to see the palace.
	www.monument-paris.com /chateau-de-versailles.htm (126 words)

	Versailles
		The Palace of Versailles was the official residence of the Kings of France from 1682 until 1790.
		Versailles became the superb Baroque palace known to the world as a symbol of civilization and pleasure.
		Versailles is not a castle it is known as a palace that was used by the kings of France.
	www.castles.org /castles/Europe/Western_Europe/France/france6.htm (2083 words)

	Office de Tourisme de Versailles, France : Chateau de Versailles
		En raison de travaux préparatoires au prolongement du tramway T2, la circulation des trains sera totalement interrompue entre les gares de Versailles Rive Gauche et Boulevard Victor les samedi 8 et dimanche 9 septembre 2007 toute la journée.
		Les voyageurs devront emprunter les trains Transilien de la ligne Paris Montparnasse et descendre à Versailles Chantiers.
		Billets à disposition à l'Office de Tourisme de Versailles --> Des travaux programmés le week-end prochain entrainent la suspension totale de la circulation des RER C entre Paris et Versailles les samedi 10 et dimanche 11 novembre.
	www.versailles-tourisme.com (187 words)

	Château de Versailles \| Versailles Map - share your neighbourhood
		The Château de Versailles is a royal château in Versailles, France.
		Versailles is now a suburb of Paris with city status in its own right.
		In English Château de Versailles is often referred to as the Palace of Versailles.
	www.mapygon.com /france/ile-de-france/yvelines/versailles/versailles/chateau-de-versailles (368 words)

	Versailles
		The influx of tourists to the city, whilst being seasonal, is no less significant: the Château de Versailles museum receives no fewer than 3 million visitors a year and the park draws up to 7 million walkers annually.
		Some 52% of Versailles' traditional retail trade is centred on this area with 780 outlets and all the specialist department stores.
		This part of Versailles is a popular destination for tourists, notably via the pedestrianised rue de Satory.
	www.mairie-versailles.fr /page.php?id=388 (491 words)

	Versailles, Chateau de - a Gardens Guide review
		Versailles was designed as a palatial centre of government for an absolute monarch, Louis XIV.
		It is resplendent as the prime example of the French Baroque style, but it is not a friendly place.
		Walpole saw Versailles as ‘the gardens of a great child’ (HandT).
	www.gardenvisit.com /ge/vers.htm (284 words)

	Chateau Du Versailles
		Versailles was the residence of the King and seat of France goverment for a hundred years.
		Louis XIV moved out of the Louvre in Paris, the previous royal residence- and built an elaborated palace in the forest of Versailles.
		Versailles became the personal temple of this god on earth, decorated with statues and symbols of Apollo, the sun, and Louis himself.
	mysite.verizon.net /vze3fzni/summer03/id16.html (164 words)

	Palace of Versailles - Paris, France
		Louis Le Vau was commissioned to renovate and extend an old hunting lodge, Le Notre created the gardens from swamp land, and Mansart masterminded the hydraulic display of the fountains.
		Versailles was the headquarters of every arm of the state.
		The worst time to visit the Chateau is on Sunday when the entrance fee is reduced and the queues are interminable.
	www.paris-tourisme.com /places/versailles (470 words)

	Versailles - tips by travel authority Howard Hillman
		Louis XIV, the Sun King, expanded and embellished Louis XIII's modest Versailles "hunting lodge" palace into Europe's grandest royal palace.
		Louis XIV spared no expense (and nearly bankrupted France) in adorning Versailles with the finest furnishings to impress his subjects and foreign dignitaries.
		The royal chapel and living quarters also define grandeur, as do the immense Versailles gardens dotted with statues and fountains.
	www.hillmanwonders.com /versailles/versailles.htm (211 words)

	Château de Versailles
		A partir de 11h00, les salles du Château ressemblent aux couloirs du métro aux heures de très grandes affluences.
		D'importants travaux de terrassement seront réalisés et des travaux de drainage et de captage d'eau seront entrepris dans toute la région.
		Des tavernes et des auberges contribuent à l'animation de la ville dont la population, qui ne cesse de croître, atteindra 70.000 habitants à la veille de la révolution.
	www.insecula.com /musee/M0037.html (2481 words)

	A digest on the Versailles royal palace near Paris illustrated with pictures by Paris Digest, the Paris Internet city ...
		King Louis the 14th of France, the builder of the Invalides military hospital in Paris, decided to build a new palace (right on the picture with the statue of the king) outside Paris in 1668.
		The Versailles palace was copied by many monarchs throughout Europe during the 18th century.
		The Versailles park (left) can also be a perfect destination for a day rest outside of Paris.
	www.parisdigest.com /monument/chateaudeversailles.htm (375 words)

	Paris DAY-TRIPS : Chateau de Versailles Palace - History and Description
		Twenty Kilometres southwest of Paris, the royal town of Versailles is renowned for the Palace of Versailles, built for Louis XIV and today, one of the most visited monuments in france.
		Envious of the chateau built by his finance minister, Fouquet, at Vaux-le-Vicomte, the young Louis XIV determined to outdo him.
		The result was Versailles, the apotheosis of french regal indulgence, and even if the grotesque decor and blatant self-propaganda of the Sun King are not to your liking, its historical significance and anecdotes should enthral.
	www.parisbestlodge.com /versailles.html (303 words)

	The Palace of Versailles is a must French Visit
		Versailles used to be an unimportant village a few miles west of Paris until May 6, 1682 when King Louis XIV moved his court to the Palace of Versailles there.
		The palatial chateau was initially constructed as a simple hunting lodge for Louis XIII in 1624.
		Versailles became the home of the French nobility and the location of the royal court.
	www.bonjourlafrance.net /france-tourist-attractions/palace-of-versailles.htm (723 words)

	Versailles - Chateau Elan Winery & Resort
		Versailles is located at the heart of the Inn at Château Élan next to the Conference and Business Center.
		Versailles, an open air restaurant under a 45 foot glass Atrium at the Château Élan Inn conjures up images of the former Quai d’Orsay railway station and Belle Epoque dining room of the hotel that fronted the actual station, a Parisian landmark from 1900-1939.
		Evenings, Versailles is transformed into a turn of the 20th century Parisian restaurant, featuring metropolitan and contemporary international cuisine served a la carte.
	www.chateauelanatlanta.com /dining/versailles-.html (147 words)

	Forfait Loisirs Château de Versailles (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Château de Versailles is one of the most famous of all World Heritage monuments.
		You will not be able to use your Forfait Loisirs Château de Versailles pass on Mondays (except 9th April, entry with Forfait Weekend) or on 1st April or 1st May.
		The Forfaits Loisirs Château de Versailles passes are available at Transilien ticket offices at SNCF stations in Paris and zones 2 to 6.
	www.transilien.com /web/site/accueil/citylien/forfaits-loisirs/Chateau-de-Versailles/lang/en (484 words)

	Chateau de Versailles, Chateau de Fontainebleau, Chateau de Malmaison
		In May 1682, Versailles became the official residence of the Court of France.
		The present state of this prestigious Versailles palace is the cumulative work of Louis XIV, XV, and XVI and their respective architects.
		Located in the forest outside Paris, the history of chateau de Fontainebleau goes back almost 8 centuries to 1137.
	www.parismustsee.com /chateaux.html (399 words)

	The Urinals of Château de Versailles (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Château de Versailles was a palace used as a residence for French royalty starting from 1623.
		Fabricated from sheets of copper over which a constant wall of water flows, this urinal could accommodate up to three patrons at a time, but I didn't see more than solo use during my (brief) visit.
		It was taken at a men's room located in the sprawling gardens surrounding the palace.
	www.urinal.net /versailles (154 words)

	Château de Versailles
		The Château de Versailles was built by King Louis XIV of France and is a really fancy palace.
		I actually wound up going twice to Versailles because it is apparently closed on Monday (very small lines then!) but it was ok because I visited the gardens on Monday and the palace on Tuesday.
		This is the room where the Treaty of Versailles was signed that ended World War I. Apparently when it was built mirrors were actually really hard to make, so even though it isn't impressive now at the time it was amazing.
	students.washington.edu /mmvw/Versailles.htm (671 words)

	Versailles Tours
		During the tour, you will have a guided visit of the Royal Apartments at Versailles and then a walking tour to discover the park of the Château de Versailles.
		From there, the guide will take you to the Château de Versailles, the former residence of the Sun King, Louis XIV.
		Departures are in the morning at 9:30 or in the afternoon at 1:45 and this tour includes a guided visit of the Royal Apartments at Versailles with time to stroll the gardens.
	aparistravel.com /Versailles_day_tours.htm (850 words)

	Le chateau de Versailles
		Le château de Versailles et divisé en 3 châteaux : Versailles, le petit trianon et le grand trianon.
		Avec 352 cheminées et 67 escaliers, le chateau de Versailles s'étend sur une surface habitable de 67 121 m².
		Haut lieu du tourisme culturel en France, le chateau de Versailles reçoit pas moins de 3 millions de visiteurs par/an pour un total de 7 millions avec son parc 800 hectares ouvert au public.
	www.chateau-versailles.net (246 words)

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