Palace of Versailles Paris 🇫🇷

#europetrip Chateau de Versailles The most renowned French king is definitely Louis XIV. The history of Versailles is closely tied to Louis XIV. While the site had a long history before the king, Louis XIV developed a strong fondness for Versailles early on and chose to expand it beyond the chateau that originated from his father's hunting lodge of brick and stone. It's best to purchase your tickets online instead of waiting in line there since queues can stretch for hours during busy periods like summer.