The Chateau de Versailles is one of the most decadent palaces on earth. The 17th century palace played a pivotal role in French history, as France’s final royal residence, and reflects the excesses of the French monarchy that led to the French Revolution in 1789. Its splendour was its downfall, and also what makes it the second-most visited attraction in France, after the Eiffel Tower. … The post Versailles Visitors Guide: Highlights, history & tips for visiting France’s most iconic p...