The palace of Versailles was the residence of French Kings. Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI lived there. This monument is considered as one of the most beautiful in France. It is situated in the city of Versailles in France. This palace became a symbol of the highlight of the French monarchy. It spreads out on 67 000 m ² and includes more than 2 000 rooms. The park of the palace of Versailles extends over 815 ha among which 93 ha of gardens. It includes many elements among which the young and the big Trianon, a menagerie, the hamlet of the Queen, the big and the small Channel, one orangery and the ornamental lake of the Swiss.

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