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Versailles

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Versailles , city (1990 pop. 91,029), capital of Yvelines dept., N central France. It was an insignificant village made famous by Louis XIV, who built (mid-17th cent.) the palace and grounds that have become almost synonymous with the name Versailles. The growth of the town began in 1682, when Louis moved his court there. The huge structure, representing French classical style at its height, was the work of Louis Le Vau, J. H. Mansart, and Charles Le Brun. André Le Nôtre laid out the park and gardens, which are decorated with fountains, reservoirs, and sculptures by such artists as... Read more
Treaty of Versailles
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition any of several treaties signed in the palace of Versailles, France. For the Treaty of Versailles of 1783, which ended the American Revolution ... the Franco-Prussian War The Preliminary Treaty of Versailles of 1871 was signed at the end of the Franco-Prussian ... World War I The most important treaty signed at ... Read more
Versailles
World Encyclopedia Versailles City in n France, 16km (10mi) wsw of Paris, capital of Yvelines department. It is famous for its former ... world heritage site visited by two million tourists a year. Louis XIII built his hunting lodge at Versailles. In 1682, Louis XIV made Versailles his royal seat and transformed the lodge into ... Read more

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