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A universal symbol of power and the French art of living, the Palace of Versailles is one of the most visited monuments in the world. The “capital” of the kingdom for just over a century, Versailles still bears the mark of the monarchs—from Louis XIV to Louis-Philippe, including Louis XV, Louis XVI, and Napoleon—who lived there and transformed it.

Featuring more than 220 photographs, most of which have never been published before, this book invites readers on an exceptional journey through the entire estate of Versailles. As the pages turn, readers travel through the centuries, from the state apartments—the setting for ceremonies, celebrations, and royal diplomacy—to the private apartments that reveal the monarchs’ intimate lives. After exploring the Chapel, the Royal Opera House, and some of the palace’s more unexpected 19th-century spaces, the tour continues through the gardens, before concluding at the Grand and Petit Trianon and the Queen’s Hamlet.

Exclusive drone shots offer spectacular aerial views of both exteriors and interiors, revealing details invisible from the ground. Many of the photographs also highlight recently restored spaces, such as the bedroom in the King’s private apartments, inaugurated in April 2026, and the Salon de Diane, completed two months later. The book also reveals to the reader areas that are rarely or never accessible, such as the apartments of the royal mistresses, Madame de Pompadour and Madame Du Barry, and Queen Marie-Antoinette’s theater.

Glénat Publishing

Author: Guillaume Picon

Dimensions: 23 x 30 cm

Number of pages: 256

Number of illustrations: 220

Publication date: October 2026

French and english