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Versailles - Exterior

Originally a hunting lodge, King Louis XIV greatly expanded Versailles into one of the largest and most opulent palaces in the world between 1668-1710.
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The golden gates of Versailles. The original royal gates were torn down during the French Revolution, but in 2008 these new gates were unveiled, meticulously recreated and covered in gold leaf.
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The golden gates of Versailles. The original royal gates were torn down during the French Revolution, but in 2008 these new gates were unveiled, meticulously recreated and covered in gold leaf.

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  • The entrance to Versailles, looking down the boulevard. In front is an equine statue of King Louis XIV. The gilded building on the right is the Royal Chapel.
  • The golden gates of Versailles. The original royal gates were torn down during the French Revolution, but in 2008 these new gates were unveiled, meticulously recreated and covered in gold leaf.
  • The front courtyard of Versailles. Originally a hunting lodge, King Louis XIV greatly expanded Versailles into one of the largest palaces in the world between 1668-1710.
  • The marble courtyard of Versailles. Originally a hunting lodge, King Louis XIV greatly expanded Versailles into one of the largest palaces in the world between 1668-1710.
  • Versailles exterior detail.
  • The back side of Versailles, seen from the amidst the vast gardens. Inside, the Hall of Mirrors occupies most of the central expanse on the first floor.
  • Back side of Versailles, from the side.
  • Looking toward the Hall of Mirrors, from across Bassin du Midi, or South Basin.
  • Poseidon, relaxing by Bassin du Midi as he has done for the past few hundred years.
  • Poseidon and the Bassin du Midi reflecting pool.
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