History, geography and culture

Quel château célèbre se trouve près de Paris et symbolise le pouvoir royal de Louis XIV ?Which famous palace near Paris symbolises the royal power of Louis XIV?

Answer

Le château de VersaillesThe Palace of Versailles

Explanation

Louis XIV enlarged the Palace of Versailles and moved the royal court there in 1682. It became the symbol of absolute monarchy.

Source: Château de Versailles – Louis XIVUpdated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

Le château de ChambordThe Château de Chambord
Le château de ChenonceauThe Château de Chenonceau
Le château du Haut-KœnigsbourgThe Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg
Le château de VersaillesThe Palace of Versailles (Correct answer)

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