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Distance from Paris: 32 Km
Travel Time: 40 Minutes
Best Time to Visit: Spring & Summer [April-October]
Getting There: Train, car, cab, bus.
Approximate Budget: €60 - €80
Things to Do: Palace of Versailles, The Royal Stables, Versailles Gardens, Night Fountain Shows.
Travel Time: 40 Minutes
Train Stations: Saint Lazare, Paris Montparnasse
Train Routes: RER C train, Train Line L, Train Line N
Timings: First train departs at 5 AM, last train departs at 11 PM
Price: €7.3 for return journey
Travel Time: 50 Minutes
Bus Stations: Line 171 from Pont de Sevres bus stop [in Paris] to Château de Versailles stop [in Versailles]
Price: Single Journey: €2
Versailles is easily accessible via car or taxi, however it does cost more as opposed to travelling by public transportation.
Travel Time: 40 minutes
Taxi Fare: €50 and up
This is the No. 1 reason why most tourists travel to Versailles. Palace Of Versailles is one of the most magnificent and grandeur palaces in the world this 2000 acre palace houses 700 rooms, 2 floors, 2000 windows and 67 staircases. The Halls of Mirrors is one of the most iconic rooms in the palace that has approximately 350+ mirrors.
Nearby: Versailles Garden, Queen's Hamlet
from €18After you’re done exploring the Palace Of Versailles, there’s the scenic Gardens Of Versailles sprawling across approximately 200 acres that you can explore. Considered as the soul of Versailles, you’ll find timeless sculptures, 50+ artistic fountains, lush greenery. One of the most popular fountains here is the marble & gold built Latona Fountain.
Nearby: Versailles Palace, Queen's Hamelet
Explore Versailles GardenJust a half-mile from the palace, the Queen’s Hamlet, a rural and rustic village setup was built from scratch for Marie Antoinette. The construction started in the late 1700s as the queen wanted her very home hamlet that resembled the Norman villages and included a thatched-roof cottage, lake area and simply picturesque.
Nearby: Versailles Palace, Versailles Garden
Tickets from €10Art and history lovers should surely visit this municipal museum that houses art pieces and collections from the early 17th - 19th centuries including timeless paintings, sculptures and drawings. The museum in itself is a 2-storey vintage cottage with the entire second floor dedicated to the history of the French revolution.
Nearby: Versailles Palace, Versailles Garden, Queen's Hamlet
from €5A Roman Catholic parish church, Église Notre-Dame is a must-visit to get a glance of stunning 17th-century neoclassical architecture. It was also a venue in the past for Royal French events.
Nearby: Versailles Palace, Versailles Garden, Queen's Hamlet
Approximately 4kms away is this haven for nature lovers that sprawls across 200 hectares and houses 2,500 species of trees and 8000 plants. Within the park, you must explore the Heron Pond (that’s located at the center of the horticulture zone), Blue Cedar Alley, Wood From The Old Nursery, Source Pavillion, Flower Meadows, Japanese Cherry Trees.
Nearby: Versailles Palace, Versailles Garden, Queen's Hamlet
Once you're done exploring Versailles and are looking for other activities, visit these nearby destinations to continue exploring the magnificent France!
Budget:
Hôtel d'Angleterre: A budget-friendly option compared to the other stays, this one too is located just 10 minutes walk away from the palace.
Hôtel Le Home Saint Louis: A pet-friendly hotel nestled in an ancient 19th-century building, it’s a budget-friendly option for all travellers.
Mid-Range:
Hôtel Mercure Versailles Château: This one is ideal if you’re travelling with family and houses comfy rooms that come with most amenities like flat TV, coffeemaking machines, wifi etc.
Luxury:
Hôtel le Versailles: Just a 5 minutes walk away from the Palace Of Versailles, this 4-star hotel houses 47 luxurious rooms, an in-house bar and lots more.
You can opt for a bus, train, car or cab to travel from Paris to Versailles.
The top highlights of your day’s trip from Paris to Versailles is visiting the Palace Of Versailles, the Gardens of Versailles, watching the fountain shows and exploring art in multiple museums.
You can easily wrap up your day’s trip in a day.
You can grab a meal at Gordon Ramsay, Sister’s Cafe, The Catina, Alma Restaurant, Le Basilic, etc.
The best places to stay in Versailles are Hôtel le Versailles, Hôtel d'Angleterre, Hôtel Versailles Chantiers, ibis Versailles Parly 2, Waldorf Astoria Versailles - Trianon Palace.
Housing one of the most magnificent palaces in the world, Versailles is surely worth a visit.
Owing to its great connectivity and proximity to Paris, Versailles is surely worth a day’s trip.
Yes, Versailles is suitable to visit with your family.