Palace of Versailles

When you come to Paris for two days or more, don't miss the royal Palace of Versailles and its superb park.

It will take you 39 euros and half a day to visit the Palace of Versailles on a bus tour from Paris. You can extend your stay in Versailles to a full day,  combine a Versailles visit with a Paris visit or a Giverny visit.

If you want to get there on your own, you can reach Versailles by train in half an hour from Paris plus a twenty minute walk. You can alternatively book a taxi.

The Palace of Versailles in winter

The Palace of Versailles, 16 kilometers west of Paris, was built by Louis XIV during the 17th century.

Louis XIV, the almighty King of France, was known as the Sun King. Louis XIV reigned 72 years until 1715. 

In 1668, he commissioned the magnificent Palace of Versailles and its park to the greatest French artists.

Louis XIV wanted to settle far from Paris rebellious people and close to large hunting forests.

The largest in Europe, the Palace of Versailles housed 20 000 nobles. Versailles was the heart of the French monarchy until the 1789 revolution.

The Hall of Mirrors, King's and Queen's bedrooms are the masterpieces of the Palace of Versailles.

The Grand Canal, Petit Trianon, Grand Trianon, statues and fountains turn the park into an enchantment. Spend as much time in Versailles park as you can.

More facts and information on the Palace of Versailles.
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Official web site of Palace of Versailles.

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