As part of the preparations for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Château de Versailles constructed temporary facilities. The project is expected to be completed by Jul. 1, just 30 days before the commencement of the Olympic Games.
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Construction of Temporary Facilities for the Olympic Games
Equestrian competitions, including show jumping, dressage, eventing, and the five modern pentathlon competitions, will be held at the Château de Versailles from Jul. 27 to Aug. 11. The para-equestrian competitions will take place from Sept. 3 to 7. On the course, 144 modern pentathlon competitors (72 men and 72 women) will compete for the title alongside over 250 horses and 200 horsemen.
In preparation for the cross-country portion of the event, temporary facilities, including grandstands, are being constructed across the park. It is anticipated that 40,000 people will attend this portion of the event. During the dressage and showjumping competitions, the main arena will have seating for more than 16,000 spectators. This location, situated at one end of the Grand Canal, the largest pond in the park, will offer a breathtaking panorama of the palace, originally the residence of Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette.
On the other hand, the construction commenced on temporary facilities for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2022. Following the conclusion of the events, these structures will be demolished, allowing the site to be returned to its original historic condition.
The Olympic site's construction is scheduled to be finished on July 1, despite the turbulent weather this winter, which caused a temporary delay. Anne Murac, head of the Ile-de-France cluster for Paris 2024, indicated they are on track to deliver the facility on time. Moreover, with its expansive gardens, wooded park, and more than 350,000 trees, the Versailles estate is a paradise for nature. It is an outstanding property that spans over 8 square kilometers and is a haven for nature.
It is a significant component of France's heritage. Because of these qualities, people who carry out the work are required to adhere to a number of rules to guarantee the protection and integrity of the site, which should be considered in terms of architecture, plants, and the environment.
21 Year Construction of Château de Versailles
The Château de Versailles was finished under Louis XIV's reign after 21 years of construction. With 700 chambers, 2,153 French-adored windows, and a total floor area of 67,000 square meters, the structure was designed to accommodate 20,000 individuals. The Château was subject to a continuous process of transformation and extension up until the time of the French Revolution in 1789. To cover the costs of the war, a significant number of the antiques and beautiful furnishings that belonged to the Château were melted down and sold.
At the beginning of the 20th century, Pierre de Nolhac launched the restoration of the Château. Since that time, the Château has been undergoing renovation. Thus, the Room of Mirrors was one of the most historically significant locations in 1919, when the Treaty of Versailles, the most significant peace treaty that ended World War I, was signed.
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