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Don't miss this stunning palace built and inhabited by Louis XIV before the Revolution. There are audiotours available in several different languages, and you can also get a tour with a lecturer. Inside you'll find the Hall of Mirrors and the King's Chamber. Three hundred years ago it was an honor to walk on the grounds of the chateau's property, as Louis XIV put an excessive amount of money into building it to attract nobles from all over Europe to France.
I would also recommend taking the time to walk around in the gardens outside the castle.
The Château de Versailles is open every day excpet Monday at 9:00am. Leave a Comment Directions: Motorway A13 (direction Rouen) exit Versailles-Ch?teau Paying car park on place d'ArmesWebsite: www.chateaudeversailles.fr
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Versailles is SO huge and spread out that you should consider taking the little glass sided train to get from the grand Trianon, Petite Trianon, and main chateau. You’ll get to see part of the gardens of some a few fountains, but it’s a great way to get a rest from walking if you’re tired. Our toddler loved it and the commentary is also in English. You can hop on and pay from all three stops. Leave a Comment Address: 3 stops: Grand Canal, Grand Trianon,Petite Trianon
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Only if you are spending more than 3 days in Paris should you consider a self-guided trip to the Palace. If you have not been to Paris before, and have only 3 days or less, use all of your time and energy in the city (and even neglect Montmartre). If you do visit on your own, become familiar with the Metro and RER maps and take the RER Line C "rive-gauche-chateau". Be sure to buy your entrance tickets before you depart(the line at the chateau is terrible) and use an audio guide (We never had such a luxury). (Read the Tip by Mirabi of 7/19/06). Be careful to take the correct RER train, if you are uncertain, try to ask someone "a Versailles ?". We have made that mistake years ago. If you are insecure in the town, you turn right from the station, just follow the crowd.
This is the largest (and first) royal palace in Europe. All the others used it as a model but never could be as extravagant and ultimately the French have restored and maintained it. If you have plenty of days, consider going for 2 days and even stay in Versailles and definitely go on a Sunday when the fountains are playing (or to a rare Night Fete). There is eating in the crowded basement cafeteria near the entry and a fine restaurant (reservations needed) near the Canal. Bring a picnic lunch and liquids. In desperation there is an exit gate with return near the Neptune Basin outside of which you may find some edible scraps. There was (is) a little used access to the grounds only , by car only, which we used 10 years ago, through a gate near the Neptune Basin, at a reduced price. All our other Versailles Tips will be under the town listed in the Ile-de-France. Leave a Comment
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I thought that versailles was very nice but I was not crazy about it. The gardens did not seem that pretty, so I didn't go (the beating sun and the fact the the gardens offer no shade at all had a lot to do with my decision.) It was interesting to hear the story of Versailles from a tour guide whose group I was hanging around, so I recommend tagging along next to a tour group. My husband on the other hand loved it, so I would say it is worth it to go and interesting and pretty, but don't have such high expectations, just expect to see an extremely opulent place with amazing paintings all overthe walls. I don't think that I will go back, but I think it's a one-time must-see. Somehow my pictures look more amazing than I remembered it to be so here is one. Leave a Comment Directions: Take a train to it. I don't remember the details.
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Many tourists will visit Versailles to see the Chateau when they visit Paris. Allow one day to see see the chateau at a comfortable pace.
Tickets:
Instructions are quite vague and confusing. There are long queues for the tickets and not a very pleasant experience not knowing which queue to follow. We went to gate C to queue and got our tickets.
At the information, the person will advice you to get a day-pass for Euro20. I got that ticket and regretted. I was told that I can enter all the museums and apartments within the chateau with the day-pass (which is not true). The day-pass include the entrance to the garden, some apartments (entrance A and entrance C) that are valid on normal tickets, Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon. The tickets to the apartmemts (entrance A and C) cost Euro11,50, and excludes those private apartments which can only be visited by joining the tour at an extra charge which is almost the same price as the entrance.
I do not recommend the day pass as the Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon are very far away from the Chateau. You can take a train ride there at a charge of Euro3,90 per person single way, which I think is a rip-off. If you have not got enough time, it is not worth the effort to visit the Trianon.
Visit to Petit Trianon - 5 minutes is enough to visit all the rooms.
Visit to Grand Trianon - 10 minutes is enough.
Walk to the Trianon - half an hour - 45 minutes.
Train to the Trianon - 10 minutes. Leave a Comment
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If you want to see the ultimate in luxury and extravagence, visit here...from the gold-rimmed mirrors to the painted ceilings to the manicured gardens it's all breathtaking. I have been to many castles all around Europe, and this palace is one of the most impressive. Although you may feel bad that the kings were living in such luxury while peasants were dying of starvation on the street, you can't help but marvel at the architecture and artwork. Every room is designed to the highest quality.
In my opinion, the Hall of Mirrors was the most impressive room. I also really enjoyed the rooms which each represented a Roman god or goddess .
The gardens are absolutely gorgeous, with statues of the gods and goddesses and beautiful fountains. Make sure you reserve time at the end of the day to visit them! They are huge and you will need at least two hours to visit them all.
Make sure you reserve a whole day for Versailles, you will need it!
If you need to cut time, the king's daughters bedrooms are not as impressive and you won't miss much by not visiting them.
TIP: Don't pay a lot to do the tour to Versailles. You can go on the RER for something like $2 US to get there.
TIP: Buy the ultimate pass which allows you access to all the sections, it's worth it. It allows you to cut the line (which can be horrendously long) and receive an audio guide, which adds much more to the experience. Directions: RER C : Versailles Chantiers, Versailles Rive Gauche
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When planning to visit the Palace of Versaille, I suggest packing a picnic lunch. After touring some of the palace, make your way down to the lagoon area in the Gardens... spread your blanket and enjoy a nice baguette w/ butter and cheese, some fresh fruit and a weee glass of wine. You're feet will enjoy the break from all the walking, and you'll be surrounded by the rolling French countryside within the expanse of the Palace gardens. Leave a Comment Address: Behind the PalaceDirections: Follow the helpful maps you receive when entering (and paying for access to) the Palace.Website: http://www.chateauversailles.fr/
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I am usually one for walking and discovering on your own. It's more fun and you usually find out more interesting information that way. However, I have seen Versailles both on my own and with a guided tour. Go with the Tour! They pick you up at your hotel and take you to the Palace. You are entertained with information on the way there (especially if you have a fun driver - as I did) and the Tour through Versailles is spectacular. The tour also takes you to the 'Farm' of Marie Antoinette. The Farm is not something easily managed on your own. In fact, I missed it when I did Versailles on my own. The Palace is simply stunning. The artwork is breathtaking. GO. Enjoy! Leave a Comment
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Through all my years of studying there has always been one place in France that I had wanted to walk through and I had the chance to do it - the hall of mirrors in Versailles. I walked so slowly and let my imagination wander and did all I could to contain myself. Hey, I'm a passionate gal - mentally I was back in the 17th C during that slow walk! Leave a Comment
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Sorry to those who love Versaille but to me it is extremely overrated. The rooms are pretty much all the same, ie. gold. Yes, it is grand but almost gaudy. To me the interior of the Opera Garnier in Paris is far superior in terms of luxury. The tour of Versaille is interesting in terms of history and the gardens are beautiful. Going to Versaille takes at least half a day to a full day so you have to really enjoy it to make it worth it. I wish instead I would have gone to Chantilly as others who didn't care for Versaille had recommended.
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