Versaille Entrance No expense was spared in the contruction of the Versaille palace, which housed Louis XIV's entire court, totalling some 6,000 people. Address:
Chateau de Versailles This enormous palace was built in the 17th century during the reign of Louis XIV. The Sun King, as he preferred to be called, wanted to display the breadth of power the French monarchy possessed. It took 30,000 workers to complete the project, the total cost of which would unstabilize the country's finances. Address:
Chateau de Versailles Motto The Chateau de Versaille centralized France's powerful people, localizing the influence in Versaille and ultimately building the strength of the monarchy. Address:
Chateau de Fontainebleau The Chateau de Fontainebleau was begun by Francois I, and continuously worked on by several successive monarchs. Its interior is decorated according to the French Mannerist style, which was influenced by the Italians. Address:
Bassin d'Apollon Apollo's chariot appears to be pulled from the water by his spirited team in Jean-Baptiste Tuby's 17th century sculpture. The fountain is turned on daily for what was then an unprecedented waterworks display. Address:
