Versailles Most Famous Room

A Gallery of Grandeur Behind Versailles’ Hall of Mirrors

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• Versailles Most Famous Room

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• Around The Web: Lambinet Museum, The Birthplace of the French Revolution;

  The Hidden Riviera and more

• 🌟 New: Travel Quizzer is Here!

• From Social Media: The church in Cholet, Southeast of Nantes Western France

• Mange: LEARN TO MAKE FRENCH QUICHES

• Xtra: Step Inside VERSAILLES: Royal Secrets of the GREATEST PALACE Ever Built

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Versailles Most Famous Room

The Hall of Mirrors, the most famous room in the Palace, was built to replace a large terrace designed by the architect Louis Le Vau, which opened onto the garden. The terrace originally stood between the King’s Apartments to the north and the Queen’s to the south, but was awkward and above all exposed to bad weather, and it was not long before the decision was made to demolish it. Le Vau’s successor, Jules Hardouin-Mansart, produced a more suitable design that replaced the terrace with a large gallery. Work started in 1678 and ended in 1684

Mirror's hall of Versailles Chateau. France - Shutterstock

Big Bus Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

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Around The Web

Lambinet Museum

The Lambinet Museum is an 18th-century private mansion built for a building contractor under Louis XV. In 1929, the city of Versailles accepted a bequest from Mme Nathalie Lambinet to set up a museum, which opened to the public in 1932

The Birthplace of the French Revolution

The Salle du Jeu de Paume in Versailles is where, on 20 June 1789, 578 deputies declared themselves the National Assembly, marking a pivotal moment in the French Revolution

Welcome to Gally Farms

At Gally, the art of living with nature is passed down from generation to generation. Since 1746, the Laureau family has been cultivating its land in the Île-de-France region

The Scent Yard

Right next to the main entrance of the Château de Versailles, the Cour des Senteurs is a visual and olfactory journey into the world of perfume. This museum and perfume garden is an original idea for an outing

Opposite the Palace of Versailles

Azulí restaurant invites you to enjoy its wholesome dishes, with flavours inspired by the sun. Drawing on fresh, seasonal ingredients and vibrant Mediterranean influences, each plate is crafted to nourish the body and delight the senses

The Hidden Riviera

Tucked between the glittering icons of Nice and Cannes, the hidden stretches of the French Riviera tell a quieter story. Here, time slows down. Gardens spill over ancient walls, red cliffs meet turquoise waters, and the scent of citrus lingers in the air. This is the Riviera for those who seek history, beauty, and solitude without the tourist trail.

In these sun-drenched corners of France, you’ll discover pastel villages with medieval towers, coastal footpaths with panoramic views, and tiny beaches lapped by the calm Mediterranean. It’s a place where Roman ruins rest beside Belle Époque villas and where every stone lane invites you to wander. If you want the magic of the Riviera—with fewer crowds—this guide is for you

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From Social Media

The church in Cholet, Southeast of Nantes Western France

Mange

LEARN TO MAKE FRENCH QUICHES

Xtra

Step Inside VERSAILLES: Royal Secrets of the GREATEST PALACE Ever Built

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