Versailles Palace History in 3D Animated Video
A pair of 3D animated videos on the official YouTube channel of the Palace of Versailles traces the architectural evolution of the French royal residence from a modest hunting lodge under Louis XIII to the opulent complex known today. The first part focuses on the radical transformations under Louis XIV, the Sun King, who added massive wings, and later under Louis XV, who commissioned the opera house. After the French Revolution, the royal family abandoned the site, leading to the removal of artworks to the Louvre and the dispersal of furniture. The videos use computer-generated reconstructions to illustrate these changes in minutes.
Key facts
- Videos published on official Palace of Versailles YouTube channel.
- Palace located 20 km from Paris.
- Began as a hunting lodge under Louis XIII in early 1600s.
- Louis XIV (Sun King) added large wings.
- Louis XV built the opera house.
- French Revolution caused royal family to abandon the site.
- Artworks moved to the Louvre; furniture sold and dispersed.
- Videos use 3D graphics to show historical transformations.
Entities
Artists
- Louis XIII
- Louis XIV
- Louis XV
Institutions
- Palace of Versailles
- Louvre
- YouTube
Locations
- Versailles
- Paris
- France