What does this painting tell you about French Absolutism?

• DIVINE RIGHT – The belief that the king or queen is a representative of God on earth

French Absolutism: Tour of Versailles

What IS Versailles? Lavish French royal palace built by King Louis XIV (1638-1713)

As you take the tour, think about…

What does Versailles say about the role of the absolute monarchy?

1. Tour of Versailles: map

Write: What does each aspect of Versailles tell you about

French Absolutism?

2. Tour of Versailles: New Chateau

3. Tour of Versailles: Hall of Mirrors

Fun Fact – Treaty of Versailles

4. Tour of Versailles: Queen’s Bedchamber

4. Tour of Versailles: “Grand Apartment”

4. Tour of Versailles: King’s Suite

5. Tour of Versailles: Chapel Royal

6. Tour of Versailles: Statue of Louis XIV

7. Tour of Versailles: Gardens Formal…

7. Tour of Versailles: … and Gardens Fanciful

7. Tour of Versailles: … and Gardens Fanciful

7. Tour of Versailles: Map & Grand Canal