Why did Louis XIV move the court to Versailles?

by LilGambling
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There are two main reasons. In brief, he was afraid of the people in Paris. Historians think that the Fronde (1648-1653) traumatized him during his youth. The second reason is to control the Nobility who followed the king wherever he is going. You will find more informations in books (if you read french, there are plenty of books on this topic) or internet.