Versailles Palace

By the end of the 

11th century, Versailles was a country village enveloping a castle and the church of Saint-Julien, remaining prosperous until well into the 13th century. After the Hundred Years War, however, only a handful of people lived there.

n 1662, the new king - Louis XIV - took an earnest interest in Versailles.

In 1761 to 1764 Madam De Pompadou lived here, as mistress to the King.

Interesting rooms: Hall of Mirrors (panelled room with mirrors instead of panels), Royal Chapel of Versailles, Royal Opera Auditorium and the Gardens.