What does this painting tell you about French Absolutism?

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What does this painting tell you about French Absolutism?

DIVINE RIGHT – The belief that the king or queen is a representative of God on earth

French Absolutism: Tour of Versailles What IS Versailles? Lavish French royal palace built by King Louis XIV ( ) As you take the tour, think about…  What does Versailles say about the role of the absolute monarchy?

1. Tour of Versailles: map

Write: What does each aspect of Versailles tell you about French Absolutism?

2. Tour of Versailles: New Chateau

3. Tour of Versailles: Hall of Mirrors

Fun Fact – Treaty of Versailles

4. Tour of Versailles: Queen’s Bedchamber

4. Tour of Versailles: “Grand Apartment”

4. Tour of Versailles: King’s Suite

5. Tour of Versailles: Chapel Royal

6. Tour of Versailles: Statue of Louis XIV

7. Tour of Versailles: Gardens Formal…

7. Tour of Versailles: … and Gardens Fanciful

7. Tour of Versailles: Map & Grand Canal

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