Even with the wait, travelers were in complete awe of Versailles' over-the-top magnificence, with many saying they could easily spend all day exploring the ins and outs of the palace, its ...

The Palace of Versailles was the principal residence of the French kings from the time of Louis XIV to Louis XVI. Embellished by several generations of architects, sculptors, decorators and landscape ...

After nearly a century of inattention, the Fountain of Apollo at Versailles was completely restored using 17th-century ...

The Château de Versailles is honouring an overlooked heritage — and the highly symbolic role played by the former royal residence in the life of French democracy even today. "You're always ...

In June, delegates from 32 countries met at the Palace of Versailles near Paris to make peace after World War One - the peace they hoped would ‘end all wars’. No Germans were invited to the ...

Damage was assessed at an amount of FF 22.2 Million. -Palace and Park of Versailles: material damage to the roof of the Palace and severe damage in the Park. Damage was assessed at an amount of FF 250 ...

"You're always discovering new things with Versailles, it's never-ending!" enthuses Martine at the start of our tour. The guide has been wandering the countless aisles of the château for 15 years ...