Versailles is perhaps the world's most famous palace. From 1682 until the revolution in 1789, it was the capital of France. It was a showcase of French artistry on a scale never before (or since) attempted. Laurel said they road horses through the hallways!!! See Louis XIV's bedroom, and Louis XVI's grotto in the gardens, even Marie Antoinette's private rooms where she could escape the constant public gaze.
Nana said...
Since Thursday seems to be the best day to visit of our days in Paris, I would like to go on Thursday.
Jen Agrees :)
Coleen said...
Sounds like there are 4 different parts to Versailles: the palace, the gardens, the Trianon, and Marie-Antoinette's estate. The Palace is open every day except Monday, 9 A.M. to 6:30 P.M.
The gardens are open every day. The Trianon (2 smaller chateaux) are open every day from 12 noon to 6:30 P.M. as is Marie-Antoinette's estate. Tickets for the palace are E13.50. Tickets to Marie-Antoinette's estate are E9. The gardens are free. A pass to everything is E20 on weekdays and E25 on weekends. This includes the Trianon (that's the only way I could find access to the Trianon) and the Grandes Eaux Musicales (music and fountain event only on weekends). Under 18 are free to everything. Tickets can be purchased online.
Best days to go are Wed, Thur and Sat.
You can take the RER train from Paris and walk 8 minutes to Palace, or take the 171 bus from Pont de Sevres metro station and be dropped off just opposite the Palace.