The Palace of Versailles is an iconic symbol of artistic grandeur. The palace was originally a hunting lodge. Louis XIV transformed the lodge into a grand palace. Today, the captivating beauty of the palace attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world. In this blog, I, Elvin Siew Chun Wai, will tell you about the top attractions of the palace.
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Hall of Mirrors
I, Elvin Siew Chun Wai, will want to tell you that it is the most famous room in the grand palace. This hall features 17 mirrored arches and beautiful chandeliers. The hall was used to demonstrate the wealth and power of the French Royal family. Spending time in the halls of mirrors will be a fascinating experience for you that you will not forget throughout your life.
State Apartments
You must explore state apartments in palace. These apartments give you an idea of the life of French kings and queens because they would use these apartments for their affairs. The apartments also provide you with an opportunity to see queen’s bedchamber and antechamber.
Gardens
The gardens at the Palace of Versailles cover more than 800-hecatre area. They feature beautiful landscapes, fountains, statues, and plants. Spending time in gardens will be a great delight for you. You will feel all your fatigue disappear just in a few minutes and you become fully ready to explore other places.
Musical Fountain Show
If you are visiting the palace in summer, then you must not miss the musical fountain show which is organized here throughout summer. The fountain show appears so amazing that once it ends, you will feel like how soon it finished and it should have been last for some more time. I, Elvin Siew Chun Wai, have told you the names of just a few top attractions of the palace here. But, trust me, the palace has a lot more to engage you and mesmerize your senses. This will start as you reach the palace and your eyes falls on its superb architecture.