Versailles Palace Roof

List of building materials slate tiles from angers this was the roofing material most commonly used in versailles.

Versailles palace roof. The palace of versailles is a royal château in versailles in the île de france region of france. Ceilings in the palace of versailles in galerie des glaces jpeg 3 054 2 291. It has held sway in the public imagination for years because of its architectural grandeur and political. In 1682 louis xiv decided to move his residence from louvre palace to the palace of versailles the same year it also became the official residence of the court of france.

Laying of ornaments http en chateauversailles fr sites default files styles chapelle image grand public images pose ornements jpg itok 76setoxf epv didier saulnier. It will also enable the repositioning of the lead gutters and sculpted adornments. When the château was built versailles was a country village. Today however it is a suburb of paris some 20 kilometres southwest of the french capital the court of versailles was the centre of political power in france from 1682 when louis xiv moved from paris until the royal family was.

The work of the roofers aims to replace the structures and any damaged slates with new slates. Macklin château de versailles palace of versailles roof decor. Angers slate is more refined than tiles. 6 12 mb chambre de la reine versailles jpg 4 320 2 892.

The palace of versailles v ɛər ˈ s aɪ v ɜːr ˈ s aɪ vair sy vur sy. 5 59 mb chateau de versailles petit appartement du roi 010 jpg 3 888 2 592. The palace of versailles is an opulent complex and former royal residence outside of paris. Palace of versailles is one of the best royal residences in the world.

It is also known as chateau de versailles and is located 26 kms 16 miles southwest of paris. To protect the building from any damage caused by bad weather the whole roof of the royal chapel is being restored to ensure it is insulated waterproof and solid.