Versailles reopens room where French democracy was founded

The room was made in 1686 for Louis XIV to play Jeu de Paume -- also known as "real tennis", an early version of the modern game.

This photo taken on March 28, 2022 shows a view of Cour Carrée of the Chateau de Versailles on March 28, 2022. AFP photo

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

The Palace of Versailles is reopening the site of on an often-overlooked part of its history on Friday with a fully restored Jeu de Paume Room that hosted the founding

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Versailles reopens room where French democracy was founded

The room was made in 1686 for Louis XIV to play Jeu de Paume -- also known as "real tennis", an early version of the modern game.

This photo taken on March 28, 2022 shows a view of Cour Carrée of the Chateau de Versailles on March 28, 2022. AFP photo

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