A copy of Rigaud's famous portrait of the king (1701) hangs here (see right of picture)

Architect Louis Le Vau built the first section which expanded into an enlarged courtyard

Architect Louis Le Vau built the first section which expanded into an enlarged courtyard

Designed by Charles Le Brun and dedicated to god Apollo

Fountain of Latona with statue of the goddess Latona

Fountain of Latona with statue of the goddess Latona

From 1678, Jules Hardouin-Mansart added the north and south wings including the Hall of Mirrors

Hall of Battles, opened by King Louis-Philippe in 1837, houses paintings depicting Frances's military triumphs

Hall of Battles, opened by King Louis-Philippe in 1837, houses paintings depicting Frances's military triumphs [Palace of Versa

Hall of Great Mirrors where large receptions, royal weddings and ambassadorial presentations were held.

Hall of Great Mirrors where large receptions, royal weddings and ambassadorial presentations were held.

Hall of Mirrors - The paintings on the ceiling illustrate events in the life of King Louis XIV

In 1919, the Treaty of Versailles was ratified in this hall, thus ending World War I

In this room the queens of France gave birth to their royal children in public view

Painting of Marie-Antoinette and her children by Mme Vigee-Lebrun