“L’etat c’est moi.” Those were the words of the Sun King, Louis XIV. The quote translates to “I am the state” and that was no understatement, Louis XIV was undoubtedly one of the most influential absolute monarchs in all of history. Ruling France for 72 years, Louis XIV continued to obtain power and strengthen his rule until his death. The French King displayed his wealth and might in numerous different ways with the Palace of Versailles being the largest and most grandeau. The Palace of Versailles is a timeless masterpiece that strongly reflects the powerful ideas of King Louis XIV, the Baroque Period’s artistic style and displays how rich and powerful France became at that time.
The Palace of Versailles was not always the Grand Palace
The Palace of Versailles was not always the Grand Palace