Google has created a Versailles VR tour, along with efforts from Château de Versailles. The two organizations collaborated in order to create a Versailles VR tour of the residence of Louis XIV as well as other prominent locations in the city. The project is the largest ever photogrammetry effort ever undertaken at the Louis XIV castle.
The VR tour includes the castle with 21 different rooms and 387,500 square footage. Google had to manage over 4TB of information, as well as texture 15 billion pixels to make the tour. The VR tour also includes the Royal Opera House, the Royal Chapel as well as the Hall of Mirrors. The tour is available on both HTC Vive as well as Oculus Rift headsets.
VR Historical Tours
Google and Château de Versailles Created a Detailed Versailles VR Tour
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Reality Tours - The collaboration between Google and Château de Versailles to create a detailed VR tour of the residence of Louis XIV showcases the growing trend of virtual reality tours for historical sites.
2. Photogrammetry Technology - The use of photogrammetry technology in creating the Versailles VR tour highlights the trend of incorporating advanced imaging techniques to enhance virtual reality experiences.
3. High-resolution VR Content - The texture of 15 billion pixels used in the Versailles VR tour demonstrates the increasing trend of providing high-resolution VR content for immersive experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Tourism - The VR tour of Château de Versailles opens up opportunities for the tourism industry to offer virtual reality experiences that allow visitors to explore historical sites without being physically present.
2. Technology - The collaboration between Google and Château de Versailles showcases the potential for tech companies to develop innovative VR solutions for cultural and historical preservation.
3. Entertainment - The availability of the Versailles VR tour on popular VR headsets like HTC Vive and Oculus Rift presents new avenues for the entertainment industry to create immersive historical experiences for audiences.