XVIIe s. · Paris

Louis XIV, the Sun King and Paris

Place des Vosges

Place des Vosges

Under Place des Vosges, Louis XIV transforms Paris into a masterpiece.

The Sun King

The Sun King

Louis XIV, the Sun King, dreams of a radiant capital.

The Builders

The Builders

His builders work day and night, sculpting grandeur.

The Gardens

The Gardens

Sumptuous gardens come to life, symbols of power.

The Court

The Court

The court marvels at the magnificence of the city.

The Legacy

The Legacy

Today, Paris still carries this royal light.