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Hall of Mirrors

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Contents

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  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to the Hall of Mirrors, perhaps the most famous room in the world and the crown jewel of your visit to Versailles. As part of your STANDARD tour, you are standing in a space that was designed to be the ultimate showpiece…

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  2. 2The Art of the Ceiling

    While the mirrors often capture the initial gaze, the ceiling of the Hall of Mirrors is a masterpiece in its own right, painted by Charles Le Brun, the First Painter to the King. The vault is decorated with 30 compositions that…

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  3. 3A Stage for World History

    Beyond its beauty, the Hall of Mirrors has been the setting for some of the most pivotal moments in modern history. For the court, it was a daily stage for the 'passage' where the King would walk from his private rooms to the…

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  4. 4Closing

    As you prepare to leave the Hall of Mirrors, take one last look at the interplay of light and reflection. This room remains a stunning testament to what human ambition and artistic talent can achieve when given unlimited…

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What is Hall of Mirrors?

Hall of Mirrors is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeActivity
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates48.8050, 2.1204
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within a 5-minute walk
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