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Palace of Versailles: Is it worth it?
The Palace of Versailles is one of the most popular sights in France. This beautiful palace is located about twenty kilometers from Paris, in the French city of Versailles. The palace is visited by more than fifteen million people every year, but is a visit to the Palace of Versailles worth it? In this blog we will tell you all about that.
Palace of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles dates from 1624 and is one of the grandest palaces in the world. The entire estate covers more than 800 hectares and the palace has 700 rooms, corridors and halls. There are 70 stairs and more than 5,000 pieces of furniture. This beautiful palace was once built as a hunting lodge for Louis XIII, but later it was renovated and expanded by his son into the huge estate we know today. The palace is divided into three wings: a north, south and middle wing. All halls and rooms of the palace are connected to each other. The most famous halls and rooms that you can visit in the Palace of Versailles are:
1. Hall of Mirrors
2. Queen’s Apartments
3. King’s apartments
4. The Planet Room
5. The Gallery of Great Battles
1. The Hall of Mirrors in Palace Versailles
The famous Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles is located in the north wing of the palace. The hall has more than 350 mirrors and various tribal statues. The beautiful ceiling in the hall of mirrors is decorated with paintings and chandeliers. The hall was mainly used as a waiting room for guests and as a ballroom. In addition, the Treaty of Versailles was signed in the Hall of Mirrors on June 28, 1919, ending the First World War.
2. Queen's Apartments
The Queen’s apartments in the Palace of Versailles are also worth a visit. Three Queens lived in this part of the palace, Marie Antoinette, Maria-Theresa and Marie Leszczyńska. You can also visit the bedroom where these queens slept and where a total of 19 princes and princesses were born. The bedroom is completely furnished as it would have looked in the past. And all the furniture with many details and decorations has been recreated exactly as it was then.
3. King's apartments
The king’s apartments are also worth a visit. Here too you will find a beautiful bedroom richly decorated with gilded decorations, tapestries and paintings. In the room you will find a large four-poster bed with a gilded balustrade in front of it. And the king’s bedroom is also completely furnished as it would have looked in the past. And the furniture has been recreated in detail.
4. The Planet Room
The Planet Room in the Palace of Versailles is located on the first floor. The hall consists of seven beautiful rooms that were used by Louis XIV to receive guests. All seven rooms are decorated with beautiful gilded decorations and ceiling paintings.
5. The Gallery of Great Battles
In the south wing of the Palace of Versailles you will find the Gallery of the Great Battles. This beautiful hall is 120 meters long and 13 meters wide. And that makes it the grand hall of the palace. In addition, the hall is beautifully decorated with gilded decorations and chandeliers. You will also find 33 impressive paintings of famous French battles, such as the great battle at Wagram in 1809 between French and Austrian troops, where Napoleon Bonaparte achieved his last victory.
The palace gardens of Versailles
In addition to the Palace of Versailles, the palace gardens are also worth a visit. And these gardens are perhaps even more famous than the Palace of Versailles itself. The gardens total over 800 hectares and are home to 600 ancient fountains, including the world-famous Fountain of Apollo and the Fountain of Latona, which is decorated with golden frogs. In addition, the palace gardens contain 372 sculptures, orange trees, canals and a variety of flowers.
How were the gardens of Versailles created?
The gardens of the Palace of Versailles were created by the jealousy of King Louis XIV. When he saw Minister Nicholas Fouquet’s fantastic garden in Vaux-le-Vicomte, he had him arrested and decided to build an even more grandiose garden at his palace in Versailles
How many gardens are there in the Palace of Versailles?
The Palace of Versailles features several gardens, including Water Parterre, Latona Parterre, North and South Parterres, the Orangerie and the gardens surrounding the Grand and Petit Trianon.
How long does it take to walk through the Gardens of Versailles?
How long does it take to walk through the Gardens of Versailles?
If you really want to see everything in the gardens of Versailles, you will need more than four hours to see everything. But if you only visit the best-known and most popular highlights, then 1.5 to 2 hours is enough to walk through the gardens of Versailles.
Marie Antoinette's estate
Marie Antoinette’s estate is also called ‘Le Hameau de la Reine’, or: the Queen’s village. The estate has a farm, mill and dairy because the Queen enjoyed playing milkmaid with her children. The small estate is beautiful to see and inspired by the rustic architecture of Normandy. You will also find a branch of the French pâtisserie ‘Angelina’ on your estate. Here you can drink delicious hot chocolate and order delicious pastries.
The horse stables and the carriage museum
In addition to the Palace of Versailles and the gardens, you can also visit the Royal Horse Stables. Here you will find a large collection of beautiful carriages in the carriage museum.
When is the best time to visit the Palace of Versailles?
The Palace of Versailles is one of the most famous sights in France. And the palace and gardens are visited by millions of visitors every year. It is very busy, especially during the summer, and there are very long queues in front of the palace. It is a lot quieter in spring and autumn, especially outside the plaice holidays. This is the perfect time to visit The Palace of Versailles and its gardens. You can also visit the palace in winter, but the gardens are less impressive.
Are the gardens and palace of Versailles worth a visit?
yes, the Palace of Versailles is definitely worth a visit, even if you don’t like history and architecture. The gardens of Versailles are also worth a visit. They offer a mix of historical significance, stunning design and beautiful scenery.
Entrance ticket to the Palace and Gardens of Versailles
There are many different entrance tickets to the Palace and Gardens of Versailles. But it is best to buy an entrance ticket that gives you access to the entire grounds of Versailles, including Marie-Antoinette’s estate, Trianon, the Fountain Show and the gardens. More information about the entrance ticket and prices can be found via the link below.
Special offers for a visit to the Palace and Gardens of Versailles.
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