The Palace Of Versailles Housed The French Government

The Palace of Versailles housed the French government and all its royalty during the reigns of Louis XIV- XVI. After the French Revolution in 1789 however, it was no longer a permanent royal residence for the government or royalty in France. It is located about 10 miles southwest of Paris, beside the settlement of Versailles. Before Louis XIV inherited it, it was little more than a hunting lodge built by Louis XIII, which he turned into a chateau. Soon however, it became one of the largest urban centers, and the housing for many important officials in France. The Complex included the palace, gardens, fenced in royal hunting ground, a structure known as the Grand Trianon, the Royal chapel, an estate for Marie Antoinette the queen an even an†¦show more content†¦However, because of the water they had to supply for the fountains they were only used for special occasions. The Versailles was dressed to impress for shore, with the impressiveness the main goal of the palace. The king built himself a Grand Trianon a mile northwest of the palace as a place for him to work in private. People could only visit him there if invited, and it is said the garden of tuberoses there had an overwhelming sent that drew people away. King Louis XIV’s bedroom was built on the upper floor, located centrally along the east-west axis of the palace. It was considered was the most important room in the palace. There they also had two of the3 important ceremonies there, the lever and the coucher. They were just ceremonies for when the king woke up and when he went to sleep. The king also had a ceremony for when he put on and took of his hunting boots. People would attend the ceremonies as much as possible and did not desire to be absent. the beauty of the palace itself complemented the ceremonies. The beauty emphasized the achievements and power of the king himself. The king’s bedroom and apartment were located near the â€Å"Hall of Mirrors† which told a narrative of Louis XIV as King of France, and depicted many of the battles fought in France. The king’s throne was also located at the â€Å"Apollo salon†, and he worshiped at the Royal chapel at the palace. The queen of Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, built the estate