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	Palace of Versailles - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		After Louis XIV, several smaller buildings were added to the Versailles area by Louis XV and Louis XVI including the Grand Trianon, the Petit Trianon, and the Hamlet of Marie Antoinette known as Petit hameau, which, in a way, is one of the world's first open air museums.
		The 19th century moralists denigrating the cost of Versailles were generally unaware that, according to the memoirs of the duc de Saint-Simon, more funds were expended at Chateau of Marly than at Versailles.
		Versailles was still the most richly-appointed royal palace of Europe, however, until a long series of auction sales on the premises unrolled for months during the Revolution, emptying Versailles slowly of every shred of amenity, at derisory prices, mostly to professional brocanteurs.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Palace_of_Versailles (2212 words)

	Palace of Versailles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The Chateau of Versailles (commonly called Versailles) is a royal chateau, outside the gates of which the village - and now the city - of Versailles, France, has grown.
		The palatial chateau was initially constructed as a simple hunting lodge for Louis XIII in 1624.
		After Louis XIV, several smaller buildings were added to the Versailles area by Louis XV and Louis XVI including the Grand Trianon, the Petit Trianon, and the Hamlet of Marie Antoinette, which, in a way, is one of the world's first open air museum s.
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Palace_of_Versailles.html (1077 words)

	Encyclopedia: Palace of Versailles
		Versailles, formerly the unofficial capital city of the kingdom of France, is now a wealthy suburb of Paris and is still an important administrative and judicial center.
		A map of Versailles in 1789 from William R Shepherds Historical Atlas.
		At the Chateau of Marly Louis XIV of France escaped from the formal rigors he had constructed at Versailles.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Palace-of-Versailles (5955 words)

	Gedi Online - Chateau of Versailles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		What is fairly well established is that the cost of the state in France in the 17th and 18th century, even including the costs of Versailles, was considerably lower than the cost of the state in 21st century France, where the government consumes 55% of the national income.
		Versailles, by locking the nobles into a golden cage, effectively ended the periodical aristocratic coups and rebellions that had plagued France for centuries.
		This result was well worth the money spent on Versailles, money that, incidentally, enabled thousands of workers, masons, glaziers, plasterers, gilders, painters, gardeners, fountainers, and so forth, to live for years without worrying about feeding their families.
	www.gedi.cn /en/paris/versailles.html (805 words)

	Chateau of versailles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
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	www.cambiar.co.uk /paris_tours/chateau-of-versailles.html (317 words)

	Palace Of Versailles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		After Louis XIV, several smaller buildings were added to the Versailles area by Louis XV and Louis XVI including the Grand Trianon, the Petit Trianon, and the Hamlet of Marie Antoinette, which, in a way, is one of the world's first open air museums.
		Versailles ignited a chateau-building (and fountain-filled garden building) war between the monarchs of Europe.
		The "Polish Versailles" is Wilanow, begun in the late 17th century as the "New Villa" just south of Warsaw erected for Jan Sobieski, King of Poland, then, as Versailles was, extended in several building campaigns.
	www.wikiverse.org /palace-of-versailles (1018 words)

	Chateau Versailles - Montreal Hotels
		The Chateau Versailles is located on downtown's Golden Square Mile, just 16 miles from Dorval Airport and 40 miles from Mirabel Airport.
		Château Versailles stands on grounds originally owned by a religious order of distinguished French aristocrats known as the Gentlemen of St. Sulpice.
		The Chateau Versailles has fine dining and entertainment, and is convenient to shopping.
	www.montrealhotels-site.com /chateau-versailles.html (337 words)

	Chateau de Versailles, Paris - Review - Takes Your Breath Away
		Versailles was the home to the French kings from 1682 until the Revolution of 1789 brought the monarchy to an end.
		The chateau is obviously impressive but has been copied so often that it seems in some ways familiar.
		Another impressive sight is the Orangery where in summer over 1000 orange trees and palms, in their Versailles tubs, are wheeled out from the safety of the Orangery to bask in the sun.
	www.ciao.co.uk /Chateau_de_Versailles__Review_5031227 (1493 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 (2096 words)

	A Walk Around The Grounds of The Chateau of Versailles
		The Chateau is the main draw and perhaps for the majority of visitors this is the only attraction visited.
		Versailles is easy to get to from the centre of Paris, with normally 3 or 4 RER trains an hour running.
		Versailles, Rive Gauche is in Zone 4 of the Paris transport network.
	www.paristoolkit.com /whattodo/walk10_A.htm (804 words)

	ABC News: France's Chateau De Versailles Evacuated (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		PARIS Dec 14, 2004 — The Chateau de Versailles, one of France's most popular tourist attractions, was evacuated Tuesday due to an electrical failure, France Info radio reported.
		In April, an outage caused by electrical workers protesting the government's plan to partially privatize public utilities deprived the chateau of power just as it was to open its doors at 9 a.m.
		The chateau and its sprawling 2,000-acre grounds known for fountains, pathways and geometric gardens draw about 9 million visitors a year.
	abcnews.go.com /International/wireStory?id=331755 (184 words)

	Versailles, France (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The wealth and size of the Le Chateau and the Gardens behind Le Chateau were breathtakingly rich in both culture, wealth, and size.
		Le Chateau was breathtaking nonetheless, I took several photographs of the inside, but the postcards which I purchased often captured the rooms in better light and without the tourists which surrounded my view.
		The Chateau was under construction during our visit, so the front facade was mostly covered by scaffolding, but some of the postcards showed what was blocked from our view.
	www.radford.edu /~mbrady/Versailles.htm (505 words)

	Chateau Versailles Hotel *** Discount Montreal Hotels
		Chateau Versailles Hotel is located in the Surrounding Montreal area of Montreal.
		The general rank for Chateau Versailles Hotel is #16 of the 43 hotels in Montreal.
		The CHATEAU VERSAILLES Hotel has a long list of hotel features that appeal to all types of guests, including bar, child care, concierge, a fitness center, free breakfast, meeting rooms, parking, pets allowed, and restaurants.
	montreal.guide-to-hotels.com /chateau-versailles-hotel.html (263 words)

	Versailles: Green parks and history, c'est le paradis!
		When I think of the Chateau de Versailles, I think of ladies with powdered wigs -- wearing pastel satin gowns with tiny cinched-in waists, wide skirts and square-cut bodices -- flirting outrageously with wigged men in satin breeches and frock coats, and listening to baroque music in a gilded pastel salon with large windows.
		The Chateau of Versailles defines and is defined by the Old Regime, that period of time when kings were akin to gods and were at their most majestic -- and most tyrannical.
		The Chateau of Versailles was built in the 17th century by Louis XIV (1638-1715), called the "sun king," who built it to consilidate, represent, and intensify his power.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/travel_france/81321 (560 words)

	Chateau Versailles Hotel Montreal - Discount on any Montreal Hotel
		Château Versailles stands on grounds originally owned by a spiritual order of eminent Gallic aristocrats known as the Gentlemen of St. Sulpice.
		At the turn of the 18th Century it consisted of a fort and château, with landscaped gardens and a reflecting pond, designed by Abbé Vachon de Belmont in honor of the original Château Versailles, built by Gallic King Louis XIV.
		The Chateau Versailles has good dining and entertainment, and is convenient to shopping.
	montreal.guide-to-hotel.com /chateau-versailles.html (339 words)

	Paris DAY-TRIPS : Chateau de Versailles Palace - History and Description
		yal 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 (297 words)

	Chateau of Versailles Paris - Logistics For Visitors
		The chateau has various tour options, the most popular is the tour of the state apartments.What can be seen and the tour options is covered in detail at the official web site - see link at top of page.
		The spectacular grounds of the chateau has separate admission, (free during the winter).
		There are regular RER commuter trains to Versailles Riverside (note there are several Versailles stations) from Paris on the RER C line.
	www.paristoolkit.com /whattodo/versailles.htm (310 words)

	Montreal - Home - Château Versailles
		Chateau Versailles Hotel is a unique hotel that consists of two large Victorian-style residences dating back to the 19th century.This entirely renovated hotel is located on Sherbrooke Street West, in the heart of downtown Montreal.
		Chateau Versailles Hotel is a unique hotel that consists of two large Victorian-style residences dating back to the 19th century.
		Breakfast is served in the magnificent Chateau dining room, which features a charming, period-style ambiance.
	english.montrealplus.ca /portal/profile.do?profileID=558959 (190 words)

	Ball of Dirt on Versailles, France / Jeff Klasson / Europe 2004 / Chateau Versailles
		Versailles is a town located about ten miles to the southwest of Paris.
		Versailles is not just a chateau, it is also used as a major center for government work.
		The whole expierence was kinda overwhelming seeing how these rich monarchs lived during the time of the french revolution, when their poor countrymen where fighting and dying in the streets only miles away.
	www.ballofdirt.com /entries/1724/10023.html (250 words)

	Château de Versailles
		Connue sous le terme de Grand Divertissement Royal de Versailles, elle sera marquée par la création de Georges Dandin, de Molière, et des fêtes de l'Amour et du Hasard, de Lulli.
		Versailles est donc un château inachevé formé de deux constructions différentes emboîtées l'une dans l'autre.
		Versailles sera pendant plus de 100 ans la capitale politique et administrative du royaume.
	www.insecula.com /musee/M0037.html (2491 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 (780 words)

	le château de Versailles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Versailles était un hameau perdu dans les bois.
		Pour construire Versailles, Louis XIV s'est entouré de grands architectes et de grands artistes.
		Versailles fut le premier château royal à posséder une salle du trône.
	www.lapinville.net /versailles.htm (326 words)

	Artifact: Full Record for Chateau de Versailles
		Dating back to the 17th Century, Versailles is most closely associated with Louis XIV and became, in 1682, the official residence of the Court of France.
		There is also information about the notable figures associated with Versailles and some details about life as it would have been lived in the Château.
		Versailles is also the home of the Museum of French History and houses many works of art, some of which are detailed under the 'Masterpieces' section.
	www.artifact.ac.uk /displayoai.php?id=3443 (173 words)

	Paris luxury tours, Paris tour, Luxury tours of Paris, Paris France tour, Paris day tour, guided Paris tour, Normandy ...
		This tour of the chateau and park of Versailles not only takes you to see them in all their glory, it also provides insights into the psychology that gave rise to them.
		From hunting lodge to site of the most spectacular festivities, Versailles for centuries was the measure of power and luxury for the entire world, and the Sun King meant it that way.
		This Versailles tour also drives you through Le Notre's magnificent park to visit the Trianons and Marie Antoinette's flight from gilded reality, her pastoral village.
	www.parisluxurytours.com /one_day_versailles.php (330 words)

	The Urinals of Château de Versailles
		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.
		Also: buy a "passport" (ticket allowing entry to multiple palace areas) at the entry with the shortest line, as it allows you to use separate/priority entries about the site.
	www.urinal.net /versailles (122 words)

	SurfWax: News, Reviews and Articles On Chateau de Versailles
		The exhibition is divided into four sections depicting the profile of the French king, his family and officials, his Chateau de Versailles, and the...
		At the world-famous Chateau de Versailles outside the capital, tourists were evacuated when trees began to be uprooted.
		The Louvre and the Chateau de Versailles were also a must see, as was the Notre Dame Cathedral and an obligatory trip to the top of the Eiffel Tower (even though Coe has a fear of heights).
	news.surfwax.com /architecture/files/Chateau_de_Versailles.html (638 words)

	paris - monuments - chateau de versailles
		Versailles is a prosperous, leafy suburb and home to France's most magnificent chateau.
		Versailles is a tourist hot spot so be careful to get there early in the morning if you actually want to see the palace.
		The 70m long Hall of Mirrors is where the 1919 Treaty of Versailles was signed, ending World War I. After the palace tour, head for the gardens complete with marble fountains, formal gardens and the Grand Canal which was built for Louis XIV's boating parties.
	www.monument-paris.com /chateau-de-versailles.htm (147 words)

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