Details About Versailles

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In 1682, France's king Louis XIV moved the royal court from the hustle and bustle of polluted Paris to the tranquil countryside of Versailles; it is here where architects, interior decorators and garden designers had been busily expanding the previous king Louis XIII's modest hunting lodge into a massive complex capable of housing 20,000 people. France's aristocrats and nobility were invited to live at the Chau de Versailles, centralizing power and solidifying the strength of the monarchy.
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Attractions

Versailles is a town located about ten miles to the southwest of Paris, France. There you will find one of France's major tourist attractions: the Chateau, built by Louis XIV, the Sun King. It attracts about 30,000 tourists a day, which makes something like 10 million per year. You'll also find other museums, as well as a full range of restaurants and accommodations (including a campground) catering to the tourist traffic.

Currency

The unit of currency in Versailles is the Euro (€), made up of 100 cents.

 
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