Palace of Versailles

17th century1623France

CountryFrance

RegionVersailles

Period17th century

Year Built1623

About Palace of Versailles

The most famous palace in the world. Louis XIV moved the French court here in 1682. The Hall of Mirrors has 357 mirrors. The estate covers 2,014 acres. The Treaty of Versailles was signed in the Hall of Mirrors in 1919.

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