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Jun 2024
29m 32s

Le château de Versailles

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About this episode

In this episode, Gaelle dives into history to tell you the story of one of the most iconic French landmarks: the castle of Versailles. You will understand the intricate link between the castle and king Louis. You will hear how it survived the French revolution and was later on saved from decrepitude by an American philanthropist.  And to finish, Gaelle will give you some useful tips if you are planning on visiting this place during your next trip to Paris.

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