Versailles, Louis 14th & Marie Antoinette

A beautifully detailed illustration of the Palace of Versailles, showcasing its lavish architecture, landscaped gardens, and fountains under a bright blue sky.

Test Your Knowledge of Versailles

Discover the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles through our engaging quiz! Challenge your understanding of this iconic location, its royal inhabitants, and its historical significance.

Test your knowledge with questions about:

Louis XIV and his reign
Marie Antoinette and her legacy
The architectural wonders of Versailles
Exclusive events held at this magnificent palace

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What was the original purpose of Versailles, built in 610 by King Louis XIII ?

Royal Hunting Lodge

Summer royal residence

Country royal residence

Party royal residence

In 1661, who transformed and extended the Versailles chateau to make it his main residence and into the sumptuous palace we know today?

Louis 13th

Louis 15th

Louis 14th

Louis 16th

How many years is it estimated to have taken for the full work commissioned by Louis 14th to be completed?

15 years

17 years

21 years

40 years

Which infamous room of the palace was used to hold the most exquisite balls & events?

The Royal Opera

Le Petit Trianon

The Hall of Mirrors

Le Grand Trianon

Which king and queen were the final residents of the Palais de Versailles before the French Revolution and the fall of the French monarchy?

King Louis 14th & Queen Maria Teresa

King Louis 15th & Queen Marie Leszczyńska

King Louis 16th and Queen Marie Antoinette

Is the Palais de Versailles known only for its palace or also for its magnificent gardens, fountains, canals and lake?

True

False

What building on the grounds of Versailles was Marie Antoinette gifted by her husband the king to be her private residence?

The Grand Trianon

The Petit Trianon

The West Wing

The Right Wing

By what name is King Louis the 14th known as?

Le Grand Roi (the grand king)

Le Roi Magnifique (the magnificent king)

Le Roi des Lumières (the king of lights)

Le Roi Soleil (the sun king)

What type of 3 part Dior collection names "Dior a Versailles" was insprired by Versailles ?

Haute Couture

Homeware

High Jewellery

High Horology

Seeking to restore some of France’s glory after the dark years of war, Versailles was an endless source of inspiration for Mr Dior. Select which elements you think inspired him the most:

What Dior event was celebrated in the Orange Gardens of Versailles in 2007?

50 years anniversary

60 years anniversary

Celebrity ball

High jewellery presentation

Thanks to the strong bond between Dior & Versailles, which famous Dior commercial was shot in the Hall of Mirrors?

J'adore, Charlize Theron-2011

Miss Dior - Natalie Portman 2010

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