The magnificent Château de Versailles Royal Chapel

Château de Versailles Royal Chapel was the 5th and final chapel of the Château of Versailles and was a focal point of the building expansion of Louis XIV. Construction of the chapel started in 1689 and consecrated in 1710. And dedicated to Saint Louis, the patron saint of the king.

Elements of gothic architecture can be seen in the design and details of the windows, exterior buttresses, and more. The chapel inspiration is gothic architecture and can be seen in the design and details of the windows, exterior buttresses, and more. The interior chapel is two floors and is open with a colonnade leading to the altar. The King and his Court would attend mass every day at 10:00. The King would not descend into the first level unless it was a special religious occasion. Communion or baptisms and weddings of the Princes and Princesses, for instance.

Robert Clicquot and Julien Tribuot built the organ of the royal chapel in 1709–1710. Music rang out every day throughout the service.

The royal chapel held many events during the 18th century. Including the marriage of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette on May 16, 1770.

Take time to enjoy the architecture, paintings, and stained-glass of the chapel before moving on to the other rooms of the château.

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