Versailles: Museum
Places and attractions in the Museum category
Categories
- Palace
- Baroque architecture
- Museum
- Park
- Historical place
- Art museum
- Church
- Palladian architecture
- Sacred and religious sites
- Fountain
- Forts and castles
- Monuments and statues
- Memorial
Palace of Versailles
Louis XIV's gilded palace and gardens The Palace of Versailles, once the epicenter of French royalty, stands as a monumental museum of unparalleled opulence and historical significance in the city of Versailles, France. Constructed in the 17th century, it served as the political power base and royal court...
Appartement du roi
Nestled within the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles lies the Appartement du roi, a suite of rooms that once served as the private living quarters of the Kings of France. This historical ensemble, now a museum, offers visitors a glimpse into the opulence...
Petit Trianon
Nestled within the expansive grounds of the Palace of Versailles in France, the Petit Trianon is a small château that stands as a testament to the opulence and elegance of 18th-century French architecture. This intimate retreat, built between 1762 and 1768 under the...
Chapelle Royale
Lavish 2-level palatine chapel The Chapelle Royale, nestled in the heart of the city of Versailles, is a church of both historical significance and architectural grandeur. Standing within the confines of the Palace of Versailles, this chapel is an epitome of French classical art and a testament...
Museum of French History
The Museum of French History, nestled in the heart of Versailles, is an emblematic institution that celebrates the rich tapestry of France's past. Housed within a classical edifice that echoes the grandeur of its exhibits, the museum is a treasure trove of artifacts...
Musée Lambinet
The Musée Lambinet is a charming and historically rich museum nestled in the heart of Versailles, France. Housed in an elegant 18th-century townhouse, the museum offers a glimpse into the city's past, beyond the grandeur of the famous Château de Versailles.
Osmothèque
The Osmothèque is the world's largest scent archive, a leading international research institution tracing the history of perfumery, based in Versailles with conference centers in New York City and Paris.
Tennis Court Oath
On 20 June 1789, the members of the French Third Estate took the Tennis Court Oath in the tennis court which had been built in 1686 for the use of the Versailles palace. The vote was "not to separate and to reassemble wherever necessary until the Constitution of the kingdom is established".
Arboretum de Chèvreloup
Park filled with rare trees and plants The Arboretum de Versailles-Chèvreloup is a major arboretum located just north of the Palace of Versailles at 30, route de Versailles, Rocquencourt, Yvelines, Île-de-France, France. It forms part of the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle, and is open everyday in the warmer months; an admission fee is charged.
Salon d'Hercule
The Salon d'Hercule is on the first floor of the Château de Versailles and connects the Royal Chapel in the North Wing of the château with the grand appartement du roi.
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