Hall of Mirrors/The Grand Gallery
yes this is me - one of those rare occasions when I am in front of the camera and not behind - how beautiful is this room??!!
The Grand Gallery (La Grande Galerie in French), as it was called in the 17th century, was used daily by courtiers and visitors for passing through, waiting and for meeting people. It was only used for ceremonies on exceptional occasions, when sovereigns wanted to lend splendour to diplomatic receptions, or distractions (balls or games) on the occasion of princely weddings.
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