Marble Courtyard Versailles

Its black and white tiles come from the castle of vaux le vicomte.

Marble courtyard versailles. The marble courtyard is the same size as the courtyard of louis xiii s original little chateau. The marble courtyard is the original courtyard of the palace built by louis xiii in 1623. Gold and bronze leaf doors grand marble statues of louis xiv and the majestic hall of mirrors. In my defense i was feeling pulled through the space by our kensington tours guide.

Travel photo the marble courtyard at the palace of versailles in france. She had a lot to show us in the four hours we spent at the palace. The palace of versailles. The palace was the prized residence of french monarchs until 1789 when louis xvi was forced to flee at the start of the french revolution.

And search more of the web s best library of celebrity photos and news images from istock. Download this marble courtyard of the palace of versailles picture for editorial use now. An amazing history of marble just thinking of the palace of versailles creates visions of opulence and grandeur in our minds. The balcony in the center leads into the king s bedchamber.

It is surrounded by louis xiii s château the façades of which were altered and enriched by le vau and hardouin mansart who added balustrades busts statues and vases. Recommended paved in black and white marble this courtyard has been raised to its original level.