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Today, it is part of the French national heritage and one of the most visited historical sites in Europe. The palace was stripped of most of it's furnishings and ornaments during the French Revolution. The palace was restored in 1837 and turned into a museum. In the late eighteen hundreds, it was the seat of the French parliament.
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Does anybody live in Versailles now?
No (if you mean the Versailles castle). Yes (if you mean the Versailles village).
Is Le Chateau de Versailles the biggest castle in Quebec?
No, Le Chateau de Versailles is in France.
What kind of house did queen Marie Antoinette live in?
She lived in a chateau, which is a castle, the castle of versailles.
How old is the castle Versailles?
It's a Palace, not a castle. It started as the King of France's hunting lodge in 1669.
What french castle was the peace treaty for world war 1 signed in?
Not a castle, a very grand palace; the Palace of Versailles, near Paris.
What was the name of the french castle where the treaty ending World War 1 was signed?
Versailles. Hence, the Treaty of Versailles. Go here to read about it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Versailles
What is the possessive form for castle?
castle's eg The castle's moat is now empty.
What is Versailles used for now?
It is a tourist attraction and museum
Why is Versailles the town in France famous?
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 is the history of the castle in Lexington Kentucky?
It is a love-story gone wrong. A man and woman got married and traveled to Europe for their honeymoon. The man came home to Versailles, Kentucky and began building a castle for his wife. Before construction was completed the couple divorced and the castle sat empty for decades. The original owner passed away and a businessman bought the castle and began to complete building. During this process a fire broke out and damage most of the interior of the castle. Renovations began again and are almost complete.
What is the cultural significance of the Palace of 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.
Was the palace of Versailles used for anything important?
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.
