- Built in 1624 as a hunting lodge for Louis XII
- By 1774 it had: 2,143 windows, 67 staircases and was home to 1,000 servants.
- The palace is built around its beautiful gardens.
- The gardens cover 3 square miles.
- The sculptures in the garden get covered in the winter.
- The Treaty of Versailles was one of the many peace treaties that ended World War I.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Euro Elle
Facts about Versailles
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Great start to your research and cool pictures Elle! I can't wait to hear what you and Lauren find out. Congratulations on your last day of school and we'll see you on Tuesday!
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