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Museum of the Domaine national de Versailles

Leisure centre in Versailles

Located in the heart of Yvelines, the museum of the national domain of Versailles takes place in the heart of one of the most famous castles in the world. Created in the 19th century, this museum of the history of France was originally dedicated to all the glories of the country, according to the wishes of Louis-Philippe. Today, the various collections are scattered in several rooms and galleries of the castle, in particular in the history gallery which tells the story of the construction of the estate with models, films or paintings. In total, nearly 6,000 paintings and 1,500 sculptures from the 15th to the 20th century constitute the artistic heritage of the national domain of Versailles. The Gallery of Battles, 120 meters long, particularly catches the eye with its impressive paintings illustrating the great battles in the history of France.

Symbol of royalty in France, the castle of Versailles, listed as a UNESCO world heritage site and as an historic monument, was originally a simple hunting lodge built by Louis XIII. It was Louis XIV who gave it all its letters of nobility by making it one of the high places of French heritage. Today open to visitors, you can stroll through the large apartments of the King and Queen, in the famous Hall of Mirrors imagined by Mansart or in the chapel and the Opera before going to appreciate the countless gardens. wonders.

Address1 Rue de l'Indépendance Américaine, Versailles
Telephone+33 1 30 83 78 00
Official sitewww.chateauversailles.fr

Other leisure sites nearby

Park of the National Domain of VersaillesVersailles
Kitchen Garden of the Roi Versailles
Museum LambinetVersailles
Golf Course of La BoulieVersailles
Museum of Natural History Arboretum de ChèvreloupLe Chesnay-Rocquencourt (3.2 km)
Golf Course of the Haras de JardyVaucresson (3.8 km)
Museum of La Toile de JouyJouy-en-Josas (4.5 km)
Park of the Grande TerreLa Celle-Saint-Cloud (4.9 km)

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