FAQ About Louis XIV
What was the Palace of Versailles and why did Louis XIV build it?
The Palace of Versailles was a grand royal residence built for Louis XIV according to his vision of demonstrating royal glory and absolute power. Constructed in stages beginning in 1661, Versailles was transformed from a hunting lodge into a magnificent palace complex. It served both as a royal residence and the center of political power in France, where Louis XIV could control the nobility by requiring them to live at the palace.
