Place details
Place nameVersailles
CountryFrance
Latitude48.8
Longitude2.133
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
Built by French kings on site of Louis XIII's hunting lodge; seat of court of Louis XIV who built large palace; meeting place of States-General in 1783; scene of several treaty signings; German headquarters 1870-1871; seat of French government 1871-1879.
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