Louis XIV Sites

Historvius can help you follow in the footsteps of Louis XIV of France and visit sites that relate to the life of this famous French King. To find out more about these Louis XIV sites, you can explore our interactive map above or navigate further by using the links below.

Our database of Louis XIV historic sites is growing all the time, but we may not cover them all. Remember, if you know of other historic places relating to Louis XIV, you can always add them to Historvius now by visiting our upload page.

Louis XIV sites : Site Index

Les Invalides
Les Invalides was originally built in the 1670s by Louis XIV as a hospital for injured soldiers.
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Musee du Louvre
Musee du Louvre is a twelfth century fort turned modern art museum which was once the royal palace of King Louis XIV.
Palace of Versailles
The Palace of Versailes was transformed from a hunting lodge to a vast, magnificent palace by King Louis XIV, who lived there from 1682 onwards.
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