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Versailles Marks 150 Years of Political History Tour

3/30/2025

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The Château de Versailles is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Wallon amendment with a captivating new tour that dives into its rich political history. This journey uncovers the château's past as a parliamentary venue, as President Christophe Leribault seeks to draw more French visitors and emphasize Versailles as a powerful symbol of both monarchy and republicanism.

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The Château de Versailles is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Wallon amendment with a captivating new tour that dives into its rich political history. This journey uncovers the château's past as a parliamentary venue, as President Christophe Leribault seeks to draw more French visitors and emphasize Versailles as a powerful symbol of both monarchy and republicanism.