the hunting lodge for King Louis the 13th in 1624 and then was built upon by Louis the 14th. It was
the palace of the “Sun King” (Louis the 14th), Louis the 15th and Louis the 16th. There were three
people who were put in charge of the creating the palace: Louis Le Vau (an architect), Charles Le
Brun (a painter/decorator) and Andre Le Norte (landscape architect). Together they cleared 37,000
acres of land, built 1,400 fountains and 400 pieces of sculpture. The palace was built in a Baroque
style with colossal mosaics, and a geometric pattern to the huge outdoor garden. Then in 1676 ,
Jules Hardouin-Mansart ( an architect) was put in charge of renovating and expanding the palace.
He added a second floor onto the palace, built the north and south wings and built the famous
hall of mirrors. The hall of mirrors was constructed under the oversee of Louis the 16th. This hall
contains 17 mirrors that are placed opposite of 17 windows that overlook the magnificent garden.
The Hall of Mirrors is one of the most famous rooms in the world and it is fitting that it is located in
such a magnificent edifice.
