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Visiting Versailles, France


This former unofficial capital of France, home to the famous Chateau de Versailles, sits just 10 miles from the center of Paris. Now an affluent suburb, Versailles' grid-like street pattern served as... more » This former unofficial capital of France, home to the famous Chateau de Versailles, sits just 10 miles from the center of Paris. Now an affluent suburb, Versailles' grid-like street pattern served as the model for Washington, D.C. Visits to the astounding gardens at the chateau are free. Or you can buy a day ticket for the museum, chapel, galleries and state apartments. An important commercial center for the city's western suburbs, several train lines connect Versailles with downtown Paris. « less
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L'Orangerie White-Palacio

Dec 1, 2009

Ms White made us feel very welcome and gave us a great recommendation for local restaurant. The accommodation was beautifully decorated including lovely items of art which can be purchased. The...more

Versailles Palace (Chateau de Versailles)

5 of 5 stars
Toronto
Nov 30, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Taking the train to Versailles from Paris was extremely easy. (If in doubt, just look around and you'll see other visitors with maps of Versailles and you'll know you're on the right train!). We got...more

Pullman Versailles Chateau

Nov 29, 2009

We booked into the hotel for one night on a road trip from London to Spain. On arrival, reception was efficient and gracious. Parking was excellent, into the well-protected garage and up to reception...more

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