The Palace of Versailles (Château de Versailles) is one of the most famous and opulent royal residences in the world.
Located in Versailles, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) southwest of Paris, we went by train.
The palace began as a modest hunting lodge for King Louis XIII.
It was later transformed by his son, the legendary Louis XIV, into a symbol of absolute monarchy and the center of French political power in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Versailles hosts millions of visitors each year.
