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1. This Parisian home of French Kings was situated on the Ile de la Cite. Home to King Louis IX (St. Louis), it was abandoned by King Charles V in the 14th century.
2. This famous castle, then palace, was built in 13th century and became a favorite residence of St. Louis. It was popular because it was (then) outside the city limits of Paris and was surrounded by a forest with bountiful game for hunting. Like many medieval castles, it became a prison and was the place where the Duc d'Enghien was executed by Napoleon.
3. This palace, often considered the "true home" of French kings, was surrounded by woods (and thus hunting) and gardens. It is known worldwide for its Horseshoe Staircase and was Napoleon's favorite residence.
4. Once a fortress, then a palace, this former residence is now one of the world's most renowned art museums.
5. Started by Francois I in 1539, this palace was later expanded by Louis XIV. It was sometimes used as a refuge: Anne of Austria, Mazarin, Louis XIV, and his brother fled here during the Fronde, and England's King James II resided here while in exile.
6. Originally a hunting lodge built by Louis XIII, it was enlarged by Louis XIV and became not only his primary residence, but the primary residence of his court. It is known for its massive size and its Hall of Mirrors.
7. This pleasure palace, a favorite of Louis XIV, consisted of a main house for the royal family and pavillions for invited guests. It had beautiful fountains and gardens, and its statues of horses are on display in the Louvre.
8. Which of these Royal properties is NOT in the vicinity of Versailles?
9. If you visit the Louvre today, it is shaped in a "U" and so one end is open. There was once a palace there that closed the "U" and completed the courtyard. Napoleon used it as his primary Paris residence.
10. This palace was burned down in 1870 during the Franco-Prussian War. It was originally the creation of Louis XIV's brother, Philippe Duc d'Orleans, known to the court as "Monsieur". He lavished much money and attention on it, especially on its waterfalls and fountains.
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