Among the cultural institutions of Versailles, the Museum of the History of France deserves top priority. It is located in the Palace of Versailles. The history of the creation of this museum is very interesting. Its founder is King Louis Philippe. He refused to live in the Palace of Versailles and decided to open a museum in one of his luxurious rooms, which would become a symbol of national reconciliation. For the museum, one of the luxury apartments was redone. The best European architects worked on the design of the hall. Today the museum presents more than 5.5 thousand unique historical artifacts, among which are many priceless works of art.
The most interesting historical site is the Domaine of Madame Elisabeth, located not far from the city center. In the 12th century, the Montreuil family estate was in its place, and in 1375 a castle was built instead of it, which was subsequently under royal control for many years. For hundreds of years, this beautiful castle has been replaced by many owners, and today it belongs to state institutions. This castle is surrounded by a lush garden, in which one can admire the ancient trees while walking along it.
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