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Sciences et curiosités à la cour de Versailles

from 1 Jan 2010 at Palace of Versailles · Versailles

Sciences et curiosités à la cour de Versailles is a temporary exhibition held at the Palace of Versailles. It explores the rich relationship between scientific inquiry, cabinets of curiosities, and the culture of the French royal court, shedding light on how kings, queens, and their courtiers engaged with the natural world, technological invention, and the pursuit of knowledge.

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About the venue

Palace of Versailles · Versailles

The Palace of Versailles is a former royal residence commissioned by King Louis XIV located in Versailles, about 18 kilometres (11 mi) west of the city centre of Paris, in the Yvelines department of Île-de-France region in France.

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