Question 1

Why is the Palace of Versailles famous?

Accepted Answer

The Palace of Versailles is famous for its architectural grandeur and its rich political history. It is a symbol of luxury, opulence and signifies the grand lifestyle that the French monarchs lived. Each section of the Palace has been designed and curated to perfection by renowned designers and architects of that time.

Question 2

Who built the Palace of Versailles?

Accepted Answer

The Palace of Versailles initially started as a hunting lodge for Louis XIII. He built a chateau and later bought more land to expand the grounds. However, it was Louis XIV who commissioned the Palace to Le Notre, the famous architect of that time. The entire project took 40 years to complete.

Question 3

How old is the Palace of Versailles?

Accepted Answer

The Palace of Versailles is 388 years old. Louis XIII built the two storied chateau in 1634 which started off as his hunting lodge. Then from 1660 onwards Louis XIV started the construction of the Palace which took 40 years to complete.

Question 4

Why visit the Palace of Versailles?

Accepted Answer

The Palace of Versailles throws light on the incredibly ostentatious lifestyle the French monarchs lived in the 1600 and 1700s.The Palace is famous for being one of the largest and most beautiful palaces in Europe and it stands true to its word.The former royal residence is a rich source of French history and a UNESCO World Heritage site located just 20 km from Paris.The Palace has some of the most remarkable collections of paintings, sculptures and decorative art.The Palace has several uniquely designed spaces such as The Hall of Mirrors, The War Gallery, The Queen's Hamlet, The Grand and Petit Trianon.

Question 5

Are pushchairs allowed inside the palace?

Accepted Answer

No, pushchairs are not allowed inside the palace premises in order to keep all the exhibits protected from any kind of damage. Not only pushchairs, but even metal baby carriers, crutches, umbrellas, walking sticks and bulky luggage also are not allowed to take into the rooms of the exhibition halls. You would need to deposit all the things in the designated cloakroom at the entrance of the palace.

Question 6

Are we allowed to take pictures inside the palace?

Accepted Answer

No, you are not allowed to capture photographs inside the premises of the palace. However, you can click pictures in the garden of the palace. In most places, usage of the flashlight is strictly prohibited and in some complete prohibition of photography is imposed. It is better to read all the rules and regulations before clicking pictures with your camera so that you don't get into sort of trouble later.

Question 7

How much gold is in the Palace of Versailles?

Accepted Answer

As per the estimates, about 100,000 gold leaves have been crafted into the shape of fleur de Lys, marks of Apollo, crowns, cornucopias, and the famous cross capital Ls representing the sun king.

Question 8

Can I bring bulky items into the palace?

Accepted Answer

No, you are not allowed to bring any kind of bulky item into the palace. If you have brought any bulky item, then you need to store it in the designated luggage storage area before getting an entry into the palace.

Question 9

Why was the palace of Versailles built?

Accepted Answer

The palace was initially constructed as a hunting lodge. Hunting at that point of time happened to be one of the most prolific games that enticed all the royal kings to take part. King Louis VII bought the land and constructed a chateau and went for hunting trips. It was also used as a private retreat for the royal family.

Question 10

How long did it take to build the Palace of Versailles?

Accepted Answer

The palace of Versailles was constructed in three different stages. The construction was started in the year 1623 and it was opened for public in the year 1634 with complete construction of less extravagant hunting lodge. The very first expansion took place from the year 1661 to the year 1678 and the second expansion was started from the year 1678 to the year 1715.

Question 11

What are the three facts about the Palace of Versailles?

Accepted Answer

The Palace of Versailles was a massive undertaking. It has 2300 rooms, 2153 windows, 67 staircases, 1200 fireplaces and 1250 chimneys. The Palace is adorned with over 6000 paintings and more than 5000 carefully crafted and curated furniture. The Royal Opera House of Versailles was once the largest opera house in Europe with seating capacity of 700. Its speciality is the concept of faux marble where the interior is built of wood but made to look like marble.  The French people hated the Palace of Versailles as the monarchs lived in luxury while the people starved.

Question 12

What are the other activities in Paris that I can book via Thrillophilia?

Accepted Answer

Here are some of the top activities in Paris you can book tickets for via Thrillophilia:Eiffel Tower Dinner Seine River Cruise And Moulin Rouge ShowPicasso National Museum TicketsPantheon Paris TicketPere Lachaise Cemetery TicketsEiffel Tower and Disneyland Paris TicketsLes Invalides TicketsMontparnasse Tower TicketsPetit Train De MontmartreLido De Paris ShowEiffel Tower Top Floor Tickets