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How did the fountains at Versailles work during the time of Louis XIV?
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Elevated gravity bowls were continuously filled from the River Sienne and the running water flowed into and out of the fountains thus producing the 'fountain' effect.
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What city just outside of Paris did Louis XIV build a costly and magnificent palace?
Louis XIV built his magnificent palace in the Parisian suburb of VERSAILLES. Incidentally, this name became associated with the palace itself after a time.
Did Louis XIV of France have accomplishments?
He died at 76 which was a very long time. He was the longest serving European Monarch. He built the Palace of Versailles, a French Treasure.
How was Marie Antoinette and her husband king louis Killed and why wERE THEY Killed?
Both Marie Antoinette and King Louis were killed by the guillotine around August 10, 1792. They were killed because there were rumors of them hiding food in Versailles, the castle they lived in. They were told it was bread, and female members of the 3rd estate in France marched to Versailles and Marie and Louis were killed a bit later, when the Jacobins were in control (the time of the Reign of Terror.)
What was the motivation of Louis XIV in building his palace at Versailles?
Versailles is a small village near Paris in France. It is famous for the enormous castle that Louis XIV (France's greatest King ever, also called the Sun King) had build there (also called Versailles) and made Versailles the capital of France. He wanted a different castle outside Paris (the former Royal residence was in the centre of Paris, the Tuilerie castle). 3 generations of Kings and Queens lived there, until the monarchy got destroyed during the the French revolution and the last King and Queen of France ever, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, got killed. Especially Marie Antoinette made significant changes to the Versailles castle. She was the one that introduced bathrooms to the castle, which were highly unusual at that time (she liked to bath every day, when most people only bathed like once a month, tops! It was considered unhealthy to bath). She also decorated a lot of rooms beautifully and chose the furniture. Unfortunately, most of it got destroyed or stolen during the revolution. Today the castle is wonderfully restored and you can visit. It has an amazing historical value.
What are some goals Louis Pasteur made during his life time?
people are so stupid
What is the landmark for the royal palace in France was built for king Louis xiv that had more than 1400 fountain's?
At one time Versailles had 1400 fountains so that Louis XIV could have a Grand Canal and gondolas.https://www.bluffton.edu/homepages/facstaff/sullivanm/france/versailles/exterior/apollo.html
How many nobles lived in the Palace of Versailles under Louis the XIV?
Most of the time, over 1,000 nobles and their 4,000 servants lived at Versailles
What city just outside of Paris did Louis XIV build a costly and magnificent palace?
Louis XIV built his magnificent palace in the Parisian suburb of VERSAILLES. Incidentally, this name became associated with the palace itself after a time.
What was the name of the castle that Marie Antoinette was filmed at?
The movie Marie Antoinette was filmed at the Versailles palace located in Versailles, France, which is about 12 miles outside of Paris. This is the actual palace that Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI stayed in during their reign. It was built during the reign of Louis XIV.
Did Louis XIV of France have accomplishments?
He died at 76 which was a very long time. He was the longest serving European Monarch. He built the Palace of Versailles, a French Treasure.
What methods were used to limit the power of Europe's noble during the period of Louis XIV and why were the powers of nobles limited?
Louis the XIV would have the rich nobles stay with him in Versailles during the winter for he could keep an eye on them and they couldnt leave his palace unless they asked permition but most of the time he didn't grant them permition to leave.
What does Versailles symbolize?
It symbolizes the power and prestige of the French Empire during its time. Absolutism.
What famous King and Queen live in the Palais de Versailles?
Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette King and Queen of France and Navarre lived in the Palace of Versailles/ Palais de Versailles between 1770 when they married and 1793 when they were both executed by the revolutioneries of the French Revolution 1789. How about king Louis XIV who built Versailles?
Did Queen Elizabeth 1 live in incredible luxury at Versailles?
Yes during the time she was in charge
How many rooms are in there in the palace?
The Palace of Versailles, which was first utilized by Louis XIV, has 700 rooms. The palace is capable of housing thousands of people at a time.
Landsccape of Versailles palace?
Versailles is a massive garden with fountains. It began on swampy land as a hunting palace but was filled in and laid out in a formal French style between 1661-1700. The geometric aligned terraces, flowerbeds( which were changed 5 times a day) , tree lined paths, ponds and fountains. There are 400 odd statues of marble, bronze, and lead were made by the most talented artists. The Grand Canal is oriented to reflect the sunset and the largest fountain is the Bassin de Neptune with 99 spouting gushers. One of the problems with the fountains is they can't all run at the same time there isn't enough water pressure.
How much did it cost to build the palace of Versailles?
$ 2.5 billion, in 2003 dollars $ 2.5 billion, in 2003 dollars
