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A bed fit for a king at the Chateau of Versailles. Indeed, it's an entire bedroom fit for a king. The entire room is gilded and gold thread is woven into all the fabric. You'll note the barricade in the middle of the room. That's to separate the king's private space from his public space. He would often conduct public business in the bedroom, and his officials, ministers, and guests would stay on the outside of the barrier.

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Part of Marie Antoinette's English estate on the grounds of Versailles.

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This is the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles. This photo doesn't quite capture the gaudiness and extravagance of the room, in part because the Hall is currently being renovated. The company behind the restoration is keeping the room open at all times and uses a mirrored partition to give the effect that the room is at its full length. The restoration includes reguilding the gold leaf throughout, work on the windows and the glazed mirrors.

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The stillness of the Fountain of Apollo on the grounds of Versailles. This magnificient fountain is thunderous when it is turned on, but exudes power and grandeur even without water running.

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