King’s Private Apartments

Parent palace: Palace of Versailles

French name: Appartement intérieur du Roi

Dates: Developed under Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI

Survival: Surviving / restored historic suite

Creative authors: Jacques Verberckt (woodwork in selected rooms); Ange-Jacques Gabriel (Louis XVI’s library)

History & Evidence

Louis XV and Louis XVI adapted the rooms behind the ceremonial apartments for private life, collections and work. The suite includes the Clock Room, Corner Room, library and games room. [SRC-FRA-072] [SRC-FRA-073]

Can You Visit?

Guided Only

Guided visits require a tour booking and a same-day palace admission ticket. The tour includes passages narrower than or equal to 80 cm; confirm suitability and the rooms included.

Research still to complete

• Room-by-room restoration histories and the full creative-author network remain incomplete.