UNESCO WHCCulturalInscribed 1979
Palace and Park of Versailles
Overview
The Palace of Versailles was the principal residence of the French kings from the time of Louis XIV to Louis XVI. Embellished by several generations of architects, sculptors, decorators and landscape architects, it provided Europe with a model of the ideal royal residence for over a century.
About Palace and Park of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles is a former royal residence commissioned by King Louis XIV located in Versailles, about 18 kilometres (11 mi) west of the city centre of Paris, in the Yvelines department of Île-de-France region in France.
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Details
- Countries
- France
- ISO Codes
- FR
- Area
- 1,070 ha
- Coordinates
- 48.8050, 2.1194
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