Versailles is a historic city located in the Yvelines department of the Île-de-France region in France. Situated just 17 kilometers southwest of Paris, Versailles is renowned for its opulent palace, which was the official residence of the French monarchy from 1682 until the French Revolution in 1789. The city is best known for the Palace of Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most famous landmarks in the world. The palace, with its stunning architecture and extensive gardens, attracts millions of visitors each year. It was built by Louis XIV, the Sun King, and is a symbol of the absolute monarchy that once ruled France. The palace's Hall of Mirrors, with its 357 mirrors, is particularly breathtaking.