Does Marie Antoinette Still Roam the Halls of Versailles? France's Palace of Versailles is an enormous, gorgeous feat of 17th-century architecture, spread across 2,000 acres that include gardens and fountains. Once a "humble" hunting lodge for Louis XIII, Versailles has a long history. But it didn't become the grand palace we now know until Louis XIV, known as the Sun King, took an interest in it. While king, he acted in the role of architect and built a masterpiece with which he'd forever be linked. See More >>> |