Terrifying Details of Life in Royal Palaces That Will Stun You

Facts and Figures

The Palace of Versailles has magnificent gardens that covered well over 30,000+ acres. The gardens also included about 400 unique sculptures and 1400 fountains. There were also two smaller palaces on the grounds, one of which Marie Antoinette liked to hide away inside. 

Cold Food

While the kitchens of Versailles were massive and well-kept, they were also inconveniently located. Typically found in the basements or far wings, it was pretty common for food to be served cold, making most food back then taste pretty gross. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.