During his 17th century reign, Louis XIV converted his father's hunting lodge outside of Paris into the magnificent palace of Versailles. The palace is adorned with gilded wood, massive chandeliers and works of art, and the fantastic Galerie des Glaces (Hall of Mirrors). Its overwhelming display of riches illustrates the Sun King's conviction of his absolute supremacy and the old regime extravagance that led to the French Revolution.

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