Versailles Palace

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Paris, France

Jul 18, 2024

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Aug 24, 2024

🧠 Fun fact

Versailles Palace, also known as the Château de Versailles, is renowned for its Hall of Mirrors (Galerie des Glaces). This magnificent hall, stretching over 73 meters (240 feet) long, features 357 mirrors that reflect the light from the windows on the opposite wall. The Hall of Mirrors was a revolutionary design at the time, symbolizing the wealth and power of France under King Louis XIV. It was also the site where the Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919, officially ending World War I.

Walk and Inspire

Paul snidely dismisses Gil’s nostalgia as 'Golden Age Thinking' in the gardens of Versailles, a 45-minute rail journey from Paris. The grand Chateau de Versailles, built for Louis XIV, serves as a backdrop toward the end of the movie, adding a touch of regal splendor to the narrative.