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A Palestine Chapel that contains a royal gallery dedicated to St. Louis. It was finished in 1707 by Robert de Cotte. The intricate detailing of the chapel's ceiling contains paintings by the artists Jouvet, Coypel, and La Fosse. Van Cleve sculpted the front altar out of marble which is decorated in front with gilded bronze.
The present chapel of the Palace of Versailles is the fifth in the history of the palace. These chapels evolved with the expansion of the château and formed the focal point of the daily life of the court during the Ancien Régime.
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Of one of the most emblematic royal rooms, this Baroque-style gallery has been the scene of significant historical events, including where Otto von Bismarck proclaimed the first German Empire.
Queen's Apartment
This suite Washington built for Louis XIV's wife Marie-Therese. The original decoration was redone between 1729 and 1735 with renowned white and gold woodwork. It features several famous rooms including a battle gallery room, a coronation room, and the royal birthing room. Tourists are always welcome to tour through the house and gaze at the spectacles of each room.
In the former Louis XIV's ministry of foreign affairs, 5 rue de l'Indépendance Américaine. You can enter on opening hours. They also organise open-doors on certain days, to get a glimpse inside the old cabinets.
Salle du Jeu de Paume
Site of the Tennis Court Oath, a pivotal event during the beginning of the French Revolution
A display of several coaches, sedans, and sleds used by 19th century monarchs and presidents of France.