Which palace outside Paris housed Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette?

• A. Fontainebleau
• B. Louvre
• C. Versailles
• D. Tuileries

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is recognizing where the royal court actually lived outside Paris. Versailles is the palace that served as the French monarchy’s official residence away from the capital, become the central hub of royal life, ceremonies, and governance for much of the Ancien Régime. Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette used Versailles as their home and seat of power for many years, making it the emblematic residence outside Paris. Fontainebleau did play a royal role as a retreat and earlier residence for some kings, but it wasn’t the primary home for this king and queen. The Louvre and the Tuileries are in Paris and were used as royal residences in different periods, not the principal home for Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. So Versailles is the correct choice.