Versailles, France and the Palace of Versailles have a long and rich history.

Below are some of the key events in Versailles’ history

• 1661–Louis XIV enlarges the chateau
  1667–Grand canal begun
• 1668–Construction of new chateau by Le Vau
• 1671–Interior decoration by Le Brun begun
• 1682–Louis XIV and Marie-Thérése move to Versailles
• 1715–Louis XIV dies-Versailles abandoned by court
• 1722–12 year old Louis XV occupies Versailles
• 1774–Louis XVI and Marie-Antionette live at Versailles
• 1789–King and Queen are forced to leave Versailles for Paris
• 1793–Louis XVI and Marie-Antionette are executed
• 1833–Louis-Phililppe turns chateau into museum
• 1919–Treaty of Versailles signed June 28