Top Things to do in Versailles
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Versailles, Ile-de-France
This former unofficial capital of France sits just 10 miles from Paris and is easily reachable by train. Even though the Chateau de Versailles has been known as the epitome of indulgent luxury for centuries, seeing it in person is a jaw-dropping experience. The chateau's magnificent gardens are free, but it's worth shelling out for a day ticket to see the interior—although it does make going back to even a fancy hotel seem rather humdrum.
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1. The Royal Opera (L'Opera Royal)
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5.0 based on 358 reviews
Reviewed By theredhat
Amazing architecture, incredibly opulent.I am so glad that I visited. The entrance to the building is a bit confusing, you have to go all the way around the building before it is evident where to enter. It really is a site to put on your list. However, the staff is outrageously RUDE , unhelpful and could care less if you see the building or not.
2. Eglise Notre-Dame de Versailles
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4.5 based on 229 reviews
Reviewed By Malone7 - South Africa, null
An amazing church. A must see. I loved the peace, the art the statues of Saints and the beautiful altar. Enjoyed praying and sitting in such a special church
3. Grandes & Petites Ecuries
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4.5 based on 174 reviews
Two large stables built in the late 17th century. The Grandes Ecuries is the home of the Carriage Museum and the Equestrian Academy of Versailles.
4. The Trianons & The Hamlet
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4.5 based on 1,981 reviews
Reviewed By chrislN392IZ - Sumter, United States
The Grande Trianon was a stunning “little” house that is worth visiting while at the Palace of Versailles. You can walk there, rent a golf cart, rent a Segway, even run there if you choose. This place has a very homey feel, like you could picture yourself sitting there enjoying a book and some coffee. Well worth the visit.
5. Temple of Love
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4.5 based on 402 reviews
Reviewed By gorobingo - Split, Croatia
If you purchase the ticket to visit le Petit Trianon and Marie Antoinette's quarters (12 eruos), you will have access to the beautiful park and trails that surround it. This is where you find this well preserved and peaceful temple.
6. Grand Canal
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4.5 based on 836 reviews
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
The Grand Canal is a magnificent part of the Versailles Palace. The sheer size of it and the volumes of water needed to make it work are just mind boggling. A great place to walk around.
7. The Royal Chapel
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4.5 based on 519 reviews
Reviewed By sanjib_duttagupta - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
A grand architecture commensurate with the palace grandeur, this chapel looks every bit of the royal usage at one point of time.
8. Hotel de Ville
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4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By JAYDenver
If you are entering Palace of Versailles the traditional way via the RER station one can not help but notice the Hotel de Ville on Avenue General de Gaulle. The architecture is great and there is a floral clock and a monument to the dead. It is a great photo opportunity! Throughout France it is a municipal building and not to be confused with a hotel where you can stay.
9. The Hall of Mirrors
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4.5 based on 3,185 reviews
Reviewed By bruceaubry
The Hall of Mirrors is the most beautiful, the largest and the most interesting of the rooms of the Chateau de Versailles and it was here that the armistice ending the First World War was signed.
10. La Galerie des Batailles
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4.5 based on 347 reviews
Reviewed By sanjib_duttagupta - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Stunning and mesmerizing. It is part of the palace grandeur which is worth enjoying. The audio guide helps to learn the history about the place.
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