History of Europe

Did the french revolution begin in Versailles?

No, the French Revolution did not begin in the Palace of Versailles. It began in Paris on July 14, 1789, with the storming of the Bastille prison. The Palace of Versailles was the residence of King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette, and was located about 12 miles (20 kilometers) from Paris. While Versailles played an important role in the lead-up to the revolution, as it was a symbol of the monarchy and the excesses of the French aristocracy, the actual revolution began in Paris.