OrangeSmile Tours
World most extreme places

The Palace and Park of Versailles, France

From series “Top 15 Unesco Sites in Europe”
Year: 17th century.

A special place among the prominent attractions of France belongs to the Palace of Versailles. Its construction began in the second half of the 17th century by order of Louis XIV. For hundreds of years, graceful Versailles remained the residence of the French kings. The gorgeous palace impresses with its scale and luxurious design. Every detail of its interior is a true work of art.

The Palace and Park of Versailles, France One of the most amazing points in history of Versailles is the fact that all the bills, one way or another connected with the construction of the palace, have survived to these days. According to current estimates, the sum spent on the construction is incredible. It makes out 259.6 billion euros. Almost half of this amount was spent on interior decoration of the palace. It takes several hours to appreciate the majesty of one of the most luxurious palaces of Europe. Each room is full of antique jewelry and works of art. Some premises have an absolutely stunning elegant finish of walls and ceiling.

Huge crystal chandeliers, paintings and frescoes of impressive scale, refined furniture and variety of gilded sculptures make the place impeccable. The surrounding garden is worth the palace. It’s delightful to visit it in summer at the weekend, when a large fountain in the garden is working. On weekdays, the garden is available for public access. Guests can relax on one of the benches in the shade of trees, as well as walk through the garden and admire ancient sculptures. Next - Palace and Park of Fontainebleau


Garajonay National Park, Spain Garajonay National Park, Spain
  Garajonay National Park, Spain   Palace and Park of Fontainebleau, France  
Palace and Park of Fontainebleau, France Palace and Park of Fontainebleau, France

The Palace and Park of Versailles - interactive map

Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Banque Palatine' located in 0.23 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'UCAR Versailles' is located in 1.3 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Travail' in 0.69 km
Supermarket: 'Messadaa Abdelaziz' in 0.39 km
Parking: 'Parking VINCI Park Marché Notre-Dame' in 0.12 km
Apotheek: 'Pharmacie de la Place Hoche' in 0.35 km
Police station: 'Police municipale Notre-Dame' in 1.09 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Cafétéria Concessions' in 0.08 km
Railway station: 'Gare Versailles Château' in 0.61 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Toussus Le Noble Airport TNF - in 6 km
 »  Orly Airport ORY - in 21 km
 »  Pontoise Airport POX - in 27 km
 »  Charles De Gaulle Airport CDG - in 39 km
 »  Beauvais Tille Airport BVA - in 72 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Palais de Versailles

Villa de la Pièce d'Eau des Suisses

Located in 0 km from Palais de Versailles
Route on the map:
Rooms: 1
With views of the lake and the garden, the room at Villa de la Pièce d'Eau des Suisses has parquet flooring and a TV. The bathroom includes a … More: photo, rates and booking
Chambres d'hôtes A La Villa Trianon

Located in 1 km from Palais de Versailles
Route on the map:
Rooms: 3
The suites at La Villa Trianon have a living area that includes a TV with cable and satellite channels. Each has a kitchenette with microwave, fridge … More: photo, rates and booking
Chambre d'hôtes Villa du Hameau de la Reine

Located in 2 km from Palais de Versailles
Route on the map:
Rooms: 1
All rooms feature a wardrobe, parquet flooring, desk and a bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is also a dining area, microwave and … More: photo, rates and booking
Aerotel Versailles Saint Cyr - L'étape du Silence

Located in 3 km from Palais de Versailles
Route on the map:
Rooms: 26
The hotel is in a quiet area and has a flower-filled garden. Guests of the Aerotel can enjoy a daily country-style buffet breakfast. For guests … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Sports and Recreation Center
7 km - Sports and Recreation Center
A popular Sports and Recreation Center is situated in Saint-Cloud near Paris. This building attracts tourists with its unusual glass decoration. The façade of the two-stored building is decorated with rectangular in shape colourful classical glass panels. At night the …
House on Rue D’Alsace
12 km - House on Rue D’Alsace
From the series 'Unique Living Houses'

In Paris, the amazing house with a green facade can be seen on the Rue d’Alsace. The building was designed by the world famous designer and architect Patrick Blanc. This talented architect is the developer of the concept of vertical green walls. His works adorn many …
Eiffel Tower Experience
13 km - Eiffel Tower Experience
The most popular and attractive viewing points of the French capital can be found in the Eiffel Tower. There are three decks located at an altitude of 57, 115 and 300 meters. Take a special elevator to get there; some visitors prefer to climb the stairs. Since its …
Pyramide du Louvre
16 km - Pyramide du Louvre
Visitors of Louvre have a great opportunity to enter the Napoleon yard. There has placed an unusual and interesting construction – Pyramide du Louvre. For Paris, it became one of the main symbols of the city. The pyramid has begun to build in 1985 and finished in …
La Conciergerie
17 km - La Conciergerie
The Royal Conciergerie Castle is one of the main attractions of Paris. Its history dates back to the 6th century. King Clovis initiated the construction of a castle on the island of Cité. Paris officially became the royal residence after the construction of the …
Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas House
18 km - Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas House
One of the most exciting duos contemporary designers and architects is the family Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas. The couple has been together for more than 35 years. They never cease to amaze the world community with their bold projects. Their apartment is located on …

Top destination around The Palace and Park of Versailles - Versailles

An excellent place for gastronomic shopping in Versailles will be Maison Beaudet Artisan. This store is located next to the Versailles Park. Many tourists and locals visit it especially to buy their favorite products or arrange a picnic in the park. The store offers a huge choice of ready-made dishes. They always sell fresh sandwiches and salads, soft drinks and sweet pastries, as well as wonderful French cheese and traditional baguettes.
The real historic attraction of Versailles is Le Marché Notre Dame market. Its opening took place more than 300 years ago. It is to this market, that local people and tourists go for food. Even chefs of local restaurants buy food here, which speaks of the highest quality of goods. You'll find counters with excellent pastries and sweets here, as well.

Very unusual delicacies are sold in Le Potager du Roi store. Delicious candied fruits, rhubarb or fennel nectar, various kinds of honey and other organic sweets - the choice of original products is very large in this farm shop.


Read further...


OrangeSmile.com - online travel reservation expert providing reliable car rental and hotel booking services. We feature more than 25.000 destinations with 12.000 rental offices and 200.000 hotels worldwide.
Secure Server
OrangeSmile B.V. - Hotel Booking Worldwide
Head office: Weegschaalstraat 3 Eindhoven, 5632 CW Netherlands
+31 40 40 150 44


Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | About us
Copyright © 2002 - OrangeSmile Tours B.V. | OrangeSmile.com | Under the direction and management of IVRA Holding B.V. - Registered at Kamer van Koophandel (KvK), The Netherlands No. 17237018