People dressed in period costumes walk across the courtyard at the Palace of Versailles.
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An aerial view shows Versailles and its gardens. Construction of the palace, a few miles west of Paris, began in 1661.
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A red carpet set in the courtyard of Versailles.
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People dressed in period costumes learn dance moves in the Galerie des Glaces, or Hall of Mirrors, at Versailles.
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The Hall of Mirrors -- composed of 357 mirrors -- was painted by French artist Charles Le Brun (1619-1690).
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A view of restored paintings decorating the Hall of Mirrors.
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Louis XV's study at Versailles.
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The Hall of the Queen's Guards.
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The bedroom of Madame Victoire. This room is part of the newly restored and refurnished apartments of Mesdames, as Louis XV's daughters were known. They were reopened in April 2013.
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The royal gate at Versailles.
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The parc de l'Orangerie.
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A fountain and waterfall feature was part of the backdrop for the Chanel 2012/13 Cruise Collection show at Versailles.
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The interior of the Opera Royal de Versailles.
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Versailles seen reflected in a pool at sunset.
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Fireworks light the sky in front of the Grand Canal during the Night Fountains show in the palace gardens.