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
