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==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
Parfum Palace is based on the {{wp|Palace of Versailles}}, located outside Paris, which was originally built as a hunting lodge by the {{wp|List of French monarchs|French king}} {{wp|Louis XIII of France|Louis XIII}} and later expanded into a palace by his son and successor, {{wp|Louis XIV of France|Louis XIV}}. The palace is well-known for being among the most opulent in Europe, and this opulence is referenced numerous times in the game. Like it's game counterpart, the expansive gardens and man-made lake were the site of extravagant parties, a similarity which is pointed out by a visitor in Parfum Palace. Today, the site is a popular tourist attraction, which requires expensive upkeep. This is cynically echoed by the man who minds the front gate and defends the high entrance fee to [[Shauna]], saying that the proceeds will be used to maintain the museum, "probably." The major difference between the two palaces, however, is that Parfum Palace is apparently privately owned, whereas Versailles is owned and maintained by the French government. | |||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||