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Château de Versailles

Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV
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Clock at
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Silhouette Artist
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Royal Chapel
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Grand Apartments
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Grand Apartments
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Fireplace in Grand Apartments
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Clock in Grand Apartments
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King's Throne in Grand Apartments
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Wall Medallion
Salon de la Guerre
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Grand Apartments
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Hall of Mirrors 
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Hall of Mirrors 
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Hall of Mirrors 
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Hall of Mirrors Ceiling Gilding
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Hall of Mirrors 
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Hall of Mirrors 
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Hall of Mirrors 
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Column Commemorating Napoleon's Victories
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Medallion at base of Column
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Ceiling above Column 
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Gardens at 
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Gardens at 
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Gardens at 
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Gardens at 
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Gardens at 
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Versailles is about 15 miles from Paris and the Château de Versailles is the sight of a lifetime. It's an unbelievably  vast and elaborate jewel-box built by the kings of France.  The palace is divided into sections-- one including the famous HALL OF MIRRORS where the Treaty of Versailles was signed,  another section is the MUSEUM, and finally--THE GRAND APARTMENTS where you'll see the apartments of Madame de Pompadour and the Grand Salons.  During the Revolution, Versailles was "sacked" by the rebels.  Gradually, the French Government has been able to recover many of the original furnishings.  The garden surrounding the palace is the ultimate in landscaping.  Every tree, shrub, flower, and hedge is placed to blend with the great fountains, lakes, steps, and statues.