Versailles I

The seat of the French monarchy from the late 17th through the 18th century, Versailles was originally a hunting lodge. But Louis XIV had bigger plans, expanding the lodge tremendously eventually becoming the official French court in 1677. A dramatic example of Baroque architecture, the building has more than 700 windows. The surrounding gardens boast 1,500 fountains and more than 300 statues. This wonderful view of Versailles is from above, giving one a great sense of the actual size of the palace and the grounds. With its magnificent design, this tapestry is simply outstanding in its detail and scenic vista. It truly captures a time when kings were the masters of their domains as well as their realms. This tapestry is unlined and comes with a tunnel for easy hanging.