Versailles: From Louis XIV to the French Revolution

Step inside the breathtaking world of Versailles, the legendary palace that became the heart of French power under Louis XIV, the Sun King. This captivating documentary explores the grandeur of the royal court, the Hall of Mirrors, the magnificent gardens of André Le Nôtre, and the extraordinary lives of Louis XIV, Louis XV, Louis XVI, and Marie Antoinette. From lavish ceremonies and political intrigue to architectural masterpieces and the dramatic events of the French Revolution, discover how Versailles shaped the destiny of France. A fascinating journey through royal splendor, art, history, and one of the most iconic landmarks in the world. 00:00 Versailles, enchanted palace or machine for domination? 01:30 3,000 souls under the eye of the Sun King Louis XIV 03:10 The gate open to all — even to foreigners 05:48 The king's bed: absolute center of the universe 08:47 50 years of construction, 15,000 workers: the shock of the numbers 10:34 The Hall of Mirrors: 17 arcades of pure arrogance 14:50 The clock that crowns the king every hour 34:09 Louis XV invents the cylinder desk to hide his secrets 45:17 Giving birth in public: the Marie-Antoinette affair 52:46 October 5, 1789: the crowd marches on Versailles 53:07 17,000 lots at auction — Versailles looted by the Revolution