Versailles: Royal Engineering

Château de Versailles stands as the ultimate symbol of 17th-century French grandeur, but behind its gilded halls and perfectly ordered gardens lies one of the most ambitious construction projects in history. Transformed by Louis XIV from a modest hunting lodge into a vast royal palace designed to house thousands of courtiers, it became a showcase of power, control, and architectural innovation. This documentary explores the extraordinary engineering and logistical challenges behind its creation, revealing the technical feats that turned royal vision into reality.