travel42 Port Guide: Versailles

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Often imitated but never equaled, the ornate palace of King Louis XIV (the "Sun King") is a feast for the eyes and resonates with history. Within magnificent halls of Versailles, empires were founded, kingdoms collapsed and a world war ended.

The palace, known throughout the world as the epitome of extravagance, was built to be big enough to house the king and his court—more than 3,000 people—within a single building. No expense was too great: It was filled with marble sculptures, crystal cha...