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Satellite View of Château de Versailles using Google Earth DataSatellite view is showing the Palace and Park of Versailles, in Paris, France. In the 18th century Versailles was the cultural and political center of power in France, it was the principal residence of the French kings. When in 1682 King Louis XIV (the Sun King) and his court moved to Versailles, the former hunting chateau has been expanded over the following decades and became one of the largest palaces in the world. Versailles was the seat of the royal French government from 1682 until 1789, |
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Google Map: Satellite View of the Palace and Park of Versailles, France. Explore 3D model of the Palace of Versailles in Google Earth(Make sure 3D Buildings is checked in the Layers panel in Google Earth, eventually uncheck the Terrain layer.) |
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Related Pages: Landmarks: Eiffel Tower and surrounding area, ParisCities: Zoomable map/satellite view of Paris Country: Zoomable map/satellite view of France. France Country Profile History of FranceContinent: Map of Europe External Link: Château de Versailles Official website of the Palace of Versailles. Office de Tourisme Versailles Versailles Tourist Office UNESCO World Heritage: Palace and Park of Versaillesl Palace and Park of Versailles entry at UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Wikipedia: Palace of Versailles Wikipedia article about the Palace of Versailles. |
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