Palace of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles sits outside Paris and is a large royal palace that symbolizes the French absolute monarchy. Louis XIV moved the court there to strengthen royal power and completed it, and visitors can see the Hall of Mirrors and the extensive gardens together. Entry times are divided into 30-minute slots, and visitors line up for their assigned time at the entrance before going in, while the gardens can be toured by train. There is little shade, so walking for long periods is difficult on hot days.