Description

King Louis XIV's fervent wish to build a residence as a symbol
of his glory and absolute power gave rise to a somewhat grandiose
and sumptuous Château which would cause the name of
Versailles to echo around the world. Embellished by successive
sovereigns who called on the greatest artists and architects of the
day, the Château de Versailles reflects the apotheosis of a certain
French style. Beyond the vestiges of the French monarchy, it is
also a magnificent museum of art and history.

From the splendour of the State Apartments, emblematic of court
life, to the refinement of the private cabinets, this guide follows the
official visitor circuit to reveal the multiple facets of the most prestigious
of royal residences, through to its gardens à la française,
the Château de Trianon and the estate of Marie Antoinette.