He built the Palace of Versailles
Louis XIV detested Paris as a result of having to leave his palace during the Fronde - a series of civil wars. The monarch began transforming the royal hunting lodge in Versailles, where he acted as a little boy, into a monument of regal opulence in 1661. 13 miles outside of Paris, in the opulent palace at Versailles, Louis XIV's court relocated formally in 1682. The biggest palace in Europe evolved to become the seat of government and a representation of the king's power and wealth. The 700-room palace housed the royal residence as well as the nobles that Louis XIV welcomed into his domain and the tens of thousands of workers required to keep it up.
Louis transformed a hunting lodge erected by Louis XIII into the magnificent Palace of Versailles through four construction operations. A third construction drive, followed by an official royal transfer, gave the palace its current appearance, except for the current Royal Chapel (constructed toward the end of his reign) on May 6, 1682, reached Versailles.
Versailles evolved into a dazzling, inspirational location for diplomatic meetings and dignitary parties. The king was the only person in charge at Versailles. At Versailles, Louis' luxury extended far beyond the ornate rituals of the court. He was given an African elephant by the Portuguese king. He pushed the leading nobility to settle in Versailles.
Louis XIV made a significant effort to alter the French landscape by erecting various palaces and monuments for himself. Versailles is one of them that is still around. It was called highly extravagant while it was still being built. Due to the tremendous expense of building, it is also claimed to have destroyed the nation. It is rumored to cost around what an airport does today.
