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The year is 1661. A young Louis XIV, the Sun King, ascends to the throne of France, embarking on a reign that would redefine monarchy and leave an indelible mark on history. Yet, beneath the gilded façade of absolute power, Louis XIV constructed a magnificent cage – the Palace of Versailles – designed to house … Read more
The year is 1661. The young Louis XIV, the Sun King, ascends to the throne of France, inheriting a nation teetering on the brink of a new era. But it was not in the hallowed halls of Paris that Louis would etch his name into history, but rather in the opulent, ever-expanding palace of Versailles. … Read more
The year is 1682. Imagine stepping out of a carriage into a world of gilded splendor, where every surface gleams, and the air is thick with the scent of perfume and ambition. This is Versailles, the opulent palace that became the glittering, gilded cage for Louis XIV, the Sun King of France. Louis XIV, a … Read more