Tag: Versailles
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The gardens of Versailles
The story of Versailles begins in the early 17th century when Louis XIII acquired a small hunting lodge surrounded by marshland and woods. However, it was his son, Louis XIV, who envisioned transforming this modest estate into a grand palace that would embody the glory of France and cement his position as the Sun King.…
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Louis XIV and his ailments
Introduction For over 300 years King Louis XIV has occupied a special place in the heart of every Frenchman. He brought glory to his country, extended its boundaries, and promoted the arts and letters so that French culture became second to none in Europe. For many decades his neighbors trembled at the sound of his…