The King’s Staircase is a grand staircase located within the Palace of Versailles. It was built in 1686 by Jules Hardouin-Mansart for Louis XIV and leads from the Marble Court up to the King’s Grand Apartment. The staircase consists of two sets of double ramps with an intermediate landing, which are both framed by walls covered in marble panels and topped with gilded bronze railings featuring allegorical figures. This majestic staircase creates a magnificent entrance to the King’s private chambers and has become one of the most iconic features of Versailles.