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Versailles
Versailles
Chateau de Versailles
The Palace of Versailles
Versailles became the center of French political power under Louis XIV
The present palace was started by Louis XIV in 1668
Architect Louis Le Vau built the first section which expanded into an enlarged courtyard
From 1678, Jules Hardouin-Mansart added the north and south wings including the Hall of Mirrors
The Palace of Versailles
The beautiful interior of the Royal Chapel is decorated with Corinthian columns and white marble
The first floor of the Royal Chapel was reserved for the royal family
The Palace of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles
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