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The French glory, the palace and park of Versailles.

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Louis XIV built the palace at Versailles, 20 kilometers outside Paris,

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on what was a dense stretch of forest.

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300 years on, the monument is preserved as a World Heritage Site

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and is one of the glories of France.

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King's suite included the king's bedchamber.

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His life was a ritual in itself.

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The only time he had to himself was when he was asleep.

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When he woke at seven in the morning, the morning ritual began.

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More than a hundred people looked on from behind this gilded wall.

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This was the clock used to mark out the royal routine.

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One of the great attractions for visitors is the Hall of Mirrors.

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At the time, mirrors were precious.

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The hall was used for ceremonies and grand balls.

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The king's favorite place on the estate, though, was the garden,

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which has a symmetrical design, and also 1,400 fountains.

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The water came from the Seine River

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and was stored in reservoirs located on the tops of buildings.

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There are more than 30 kilometers of water pipes underground.

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The fountains have an abundant water supply,

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using water pressure caused by water flowing from a higher level.

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The original water supply system is still in use.

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Music

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Back inside the palace, there is a special clock.

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It was made especially for Louis XIV.

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The king's symbol, the sun, appears.

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Visitors can hear time ticking away

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exactly as the Sun King did three centuries ago.