The humble private hunting lodge Louis XIII acquired in the village of Versailles in 1623 did not become the world's biggest palace in the blink of an eye. Nearly two centuries of royal will, discussions, demolitions and reconstructions were necessary to complete this constantly reinvented project.

This book, which is accessible to all, shows us life at the court through the site's various transformations. It tells us the story of an outstanding project, a witness to the kings' ambition that has made Versailles world famous today. Lavish monumental, photorealist bird's-eye views of the buildings and grounds alternate with scenes of life in the château and gardens, taking us on journey through time and space. A lively, precise text makes connections between all those changes and the decisions that made Versailles the palace it is today.

Author : Jean-Claude Le Guillou
90 pages
Publisher : Art Lys (september 2006)
Language: French
ISBN-13: 9782854952865
Dimensions: 22,5 x 29 cm