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