1. What does this painting tell you about French Absolutism?

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

3. French Absolutism: Tour of Versailles What IS Versailles? Lavish French royal palace built by King Louis XIV (1638- 1713) As you take the tour, think about…  What does Versailles say about the role of the absolute monarchy?

4. 1. Tour of Versailles: map

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

6. 2. Tour of Versailles: New Chateau

7. 3. Tour of Versailles: Hall of Mirrors

8. Fun Fact – Treaty of Versailles

9. 4. Tour of Versailles: Queen’s Bedchamber

10. 4. Tour of Versailles: “Grand Apartment”

11. 4. Tour of Versailles: King’s Suite

12. 5. Tour of Versailles: Chapel Royal

13. 6. Tour of Versailles: Statue of Louis XIV

14. 7. Tour of Versailles: Gardens Formal…

15. 7. Tour of Versailles: … and Gardens Fanciful

17. 7. Tour of Versailles: Map & Grand Canal