France, Versailles, The Palace of Versailles, former French royal residence and centre of government is now a national landmark. It is located in the
France, Versailles, The Palace of Versailles, former French royal residence and centre of government is now a national landmark. It is located in the city of Versailles, 16 km west-southwest of Paris. As the centre of the French court, Versailles was one of the grandest theatres of European absolutism. Under the guidance of Louis XIV (reigned 1643 - 1715), the residence was transformed (1661 - 1710) into an immense and extravagant complex surrounded by stylized French and English gardens. Every detail of its construction was intended to glorify the king. The additions were designed by such renowned architects as Jules Hardouin-Mansart, Robert de Cotte, and Louis Le Vau. Charles Le Brun oversaw the interior decoration. Landscape artist Andre Le Notre created symmetrical French gardens that included ornate fountains with "magically" still water, expressing the power of humanity and, specifically, the king over nature. Photo © Fabio Mazzarella/Sintesi/Alamy Stock Photo
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