Salle du Jeu de Paume
Office de Tourisme de Versailles Grand Parc

Versailles, the sun of Yvelines

The Revolution and the Royal Tennis Court

78000 Versailles

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The French Revolution began in the city of Versailles

Follow the key stages of the events of 1789, from the meeting of the Estates General called by Louis XVI to its transformation into a National Assembly, along with the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the great Assembly debates. This route gives particular importance to the Tennis Courts built by Louis XIV: the famous speech that marked the start of the French Revolution was made in this sports hall, where princes and courtiers came to exercise.

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Versailles, the sun of Yvelines

Office de Tourisme et des Congrès de Versailles Grand Parc

1 place du maréchal Lyautey

78000 Versailles

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