Versailles: The Ultimate Royal Palace

Louis XIV

Louis XIII

Louis XV

Louis XVI

To create a palace suitable for Europe's king of kings

To host nobles and their entourages

To turn his dad's hunting lodge into a royal residence

To establish a centralized government

Biggest population

Booming economy

Powerful military

All of the above

Apollo

Zeus

Hermes

Poseidon

To control or 'domesticate' them

To showcase French culture

To host lavish parties and events

To establish a centralized government

The Hall of Mirrors

The Venus Room

The War Room

The Peace Room

To maintain control over the nobility

To entertain the courtiers

To showcase his power and authority

To establish a peaceful reign

The Hall of Mirrors

The War Room

The Peace Room

The Venus Room

Be a peaceful king

Continue expanding the palace

Engage in more wars

Domesticate the nobility

To create a sense of luxury

To reflect the candlelight and create a dazzling effect

To showcase the elegance of the guests

To symbolize the divine right of the kings