The Palace of Versailles

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The Palace of Versailles (say it: ver-SIGH) is huge, because in the days of kings, it was home to thousands of people
When you mention "Versailles" to a French person, they immediately think of extreme riches, like this gate with the emblem of the king that is covered in gold!
This is the main palace, where the kings and their courtiers lived
This is the Royal Chapel, where the king used to go to church
This was the royal residence of King Louis XIV, his son King Louis XV, and his son King Louis XVI
A painting of King Charles VII, who was king from 1422 to 1461, nearly 600 years ago!
On top of the rock in this sculpture, "The French Parnassus," are the most important writers in French history, dressed like Greek gods and goddesses
Every room in the palace has decorations not just on the wall, but also on the ceiling!

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