Versailles, France

Travel Blogs from Versailles (139)

The Sun King and his Palace, Versailles, France travel blog
The Sun King and his Palace
Nov 24, 2007

... .   It's just a small town barely outside of Paris, but as soon as you enter it, the infamous Chateaux de Versailles is imposing, grandiose, commanding.   Perched on a low hill it stands upright, like a blue-blood with his white wigged head tilted upwards, ...

A travel blog entry by zento
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Chateau de Versailles, Versailles, France travel blog
Chateau de Versailles
Jul 24, 2009

On our girls' trip to Paris, my daughter and I made a trip to Versailles to see the world of Marie Antoinette. We spent the better part of the day exploring the Chateau, the Grand Trianon, the Petit Trianon, and my favorite, the Queen's Hameau. The Hameau ...

A travel blog entry by kitkatgo
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France Day 16 - Versailles, Versailles, France travel blog
France Day 16 - Versailles
Aug 11, 2008

... left we realized they over corrected by five euros!). More here if you like: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardens_of_Versailles The kids aren't particularly impressed. They liked the grand golden gates at the entrance, and enjoyed the ducks and fish in ...

A travel blog entry by styrsky
Dahu and Greves, Versailles, France travel blog
Dahu and Greves
Nov 22, 2005

... going to run. We're just hoping the strike will end by the end of the week since people have all bought their tickets for independent travel. We like Versailles, but we don't want to spend our extra weeks here if we've bought tickets for elsewhere.

A travel blog entry by voyageuse

Attractions in Versailles (15)

Versailles Palace (Chateau de Versailles)
Versailles Palace (Chateau de Versailles)

Versailles, Île-de-France, France

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This huge château near Paris was built as the palace of Louis XIV and is a symbol of the lavish life he led.
The Trianons & The Hamlet (Le Hameau)
The Trianons & The Hamlet (Le Hameau)

Chateau de Versailles, Versailles, Île-de-France, France

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Gardens of Versailles
Gardens of Versailles

Place d'Armes (behind the Palace of Versailles), Versailles, Île-de-France, France

4.00

Trianon Spa
Trianon Spa

1, boulevard de la Reine, Versailles, Île-de-France, France

3.50

A wonderfully luxurious spa located on the edge of King Louis XIV 's famous gardens at Versailles.

Forum Discussions on Versailles (8)

Thinking about Paris Rome trip need help
Posted on Oct 10, 2009, 14:43:08
... . There are ruins of a Roman Coliseum that is interesting, and a very beautiful mosque filled with mosaics nearby. Don't miss Versailles, just a 20 minute RER train ride from Paris it will be one of the highlights of your visit. Don't miss the ...
Thinking about Paris Rome trip need help
Posted on Sep 13, 2009, 19:21:47
... . There are ruins of a Roman Coliseum that is interesting, and a very beautiful mosque filled with mosaics nearby. Don't miss Versailles, just a 20 minute RER train ride from Paris it will be one of the highlights of your visit. Don't miss the ...
How much Euros to Bring?
Posted on Apr 19, 2009, 18:40:37
... as it would be more economical and plan to see one tourist attraction a day (some include Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Louvre, Versailles, Catacombes, Arc de Triomphe, pantheon) We have not yet discussed exactly what to see and do each day yet as we aren&# ...
Eifel towe
Posted on Oct 3, 2008, 14:44:11
We took a day trip to the Palace of Versailles. We love it.