Versailles Palace, Versailles (part 1)
The palace of Versailles forms part of the opulence of French history during the reign of the kings and in particular King Louis XIV. The site for the palace was identified by his father King Louis XIII as a hunting lodge. Louis XIV moved the government of France and the aristocracy to Versailles where the seat of power resided till the fatal events of 1789. The palace is one of the most beautiful buildings in Europe. It has modern day relevance as its Hall of Mirrors was where the peace treaty of Versailles, bringing an end to the First World War was signed. The first photo is the front view of the palace, the second the point of access to the palace. Attention to the development of the gardens of the palace was given ample consideration. The restoration of the garden to its almost original state is a view of breathtaking proportions. The interior of the palace is characterised by pressed ceilings with artwork adorning walls and ceilings. Louis XIV was renowned ...