Discover how Louis XIV has turned the Palace of Versailles into a new Rome with the exhibition Versailles and Antiquity, from 13 November 2012 to 17 March 2013.

Discover how Louis XIV has turned the Palace of Versailles into a new Rome with the exhibition Versailles and Antiquity, from 13 November 2012 to 17 March 2013.

Set-up of the exhibition Versailles and Antiquity, the antique sculptures of Louis XIV returns to the Palace.

1st September 1715 : the longest reign in France's history comes to an end...Although not as exceptional as those of the great Roman families, the collection of antiques left by Louis XIV remains signicant, and given the difficulties he overcame to enrich it, is fairly remarkable.

Discover how Louis XIV has turned the Palace of Versailles into a new Rome with the exhibition Versailles and Antiquity, from 13 November 2012 to 17 March 2013.

Discover how Louis XIV has turned the Palace of Versailles into a new Rome with the exhibition Versailles and Antiquity, from 13 November 2012 to 17 March 2013.

Henri Loyrette, President-director of the Louvre Museum, and Catherine Pégard, President of the Palace of Versailles, present the exhibition Versailles and Antiquity.

Henri Loyrette, President-director of the Louvre Museum, and Catherine Pégard, President of the Palace of Versailles, present the exhibition Versailles and Antiquity.

Since the 16th century and François 1st, kings and statesmen want to possess and show off the rarest antique works. Their desire: use these vestiges of past glory to demonstrate their own power and wealth...

Since the 16th century and François 1st, kings and statesmen want to possess and show off the rarest antique works. Their desire: use these vestiges of past glory to demonstrate their own power and wealth...