1. The Palace At Versailles Louis XIV – Louis XVI

2. Background Info The court of Versailles was the centre of political power in France from 1682, when Louis XIV moved from Paris, until the royal family was forced to return to the capital in October 1789 after the beginning of the French Revolution. The court of Versailles was the centre of political power in France from 1682, when Louis XIV moved from Paris, until the royal family was forced to return to the capital in October 1789 after the beginning of the French Revolution.Louis XIVroyal familyFrench RevolutionLouis XIVroyal familyFrench Revolution

3. Background Info Versailles started as a hunting lodge for Louis VIII Versailles started as a hunting lodge for Louis VIII Louis XIV is known for making the palace the extravagant place that it is today Louis XIV is known for making the palace the extravagant place that it is today Symbol of absolutism Symbol of absolutism

4. Absolute Monarchy Louis XIV required his nobles to spend certain time at the palace Louis XIV required his nobles to spend certain time at the palace He did this so he could keep his power centralized by keeping a close eye on his most powerful subjects He did this so he could keep his power centralized by keeping a close eye on his most powerful subjects

5. The Palace at Versailles

7. The Gardens

10. GOLD

11. Inside the Palace

13. Art Inside the Palace

15. Hall of Mirrors

16. Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI

17. More GOLD

19. Versailles/Louis XIV Exit Slip

20. Wrap-Up Questions: 1. Make a $2 summary describing Versailles (each word is worth 10 cents). 1. Make a $2 summary describing Versailles (each word is worth 10 cents). 2. Why was Louis XIV called the Sun King? 2. Why was Louis XIV called the Sun King? 3. Explain what your palace would be named and what it would look like if you were king/queen for a day. 3. Explain what your palace would be named and what it would look like if you were king/queen for a day.