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Which French kings made additions to the Palace of Versailles after Louis XIV?
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Palace of Versailles
Palace of Versailles, Paris.
Following the reign of Louis XIV, several French monarchs and leaders contributed to the development and alteration of the Palace of Versailles.
After the palace was returned to its status as a royal residence in 1722, further additions were made during the reigns of:
In the 19th century, Louis-Philippe made significant alterations to the complex, most notably the creation of the Museum of French History, which was inaugurated in 1837. While other leaders such as Louis XVIII and Charles X maintained the site, their contributions were primarily focused on upkeep rather than major additions.1