11.14.19 Here I come again, Versailles! We got up super early in the morning and headed to the metro when it was still dark outside. Bc it does take awhile to get to Versailles from Paris. We actually had to get off the train one third down the road. We didn't understand why bc the announcement was in French. Some nice lady next to us was able to tell us we need to get off with her very limited English and wait for another operating metro. She told us we can get on the next one with her until we told her we're going to Versailles. Then she pointed to the one we should take. So nice ;) Anyway, back to Versailles. We got there super early so the line wasn't very long yet. The good thing about arriving early is you can snap a picture or two without people running around. I don't like people...jk. Everything is same old same old. The garden was just as pretty. We actually saw some workers maintaining the garden under such cold weather. :( They were actually fixing the fountains I guess? They drained all the water. It was kind of smelly. Walking down the garden, you'll see more fountains. I remember there used to be gigantic fishes in it and my friend and I at the time joked about how it'll make delicious porridge. Haha We were just joking... All we can think about is food when you're hungry. But I didn't see the fishes this time. Maybe they were hiding from me. I hope they didn't die or something. read more

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This is another must see when planning a trip to Paris. The chateau de Versailles is about 30 minutes outside of Paris. Normally the fastest and easiest way to get here would be the RER C line. Unfortunately the line was out of service under construction and one has to take a train from the St Lazare station...it was not a problem. The palace is about a 20 minute walk from the station in Versailles. We had the Paris PassLib pass which included admission to the palace but there were still long line ups to get in. We came prepared with water and sun hats. Be warned there is a lot of walking, so plan accordingly. Louis XIV built the massive palace with hundreds of rooms and halls along with the expansive and beautiful gardens. And this is where Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were captured and taken prisoner during the French revolution. We were given complimentary phone type devices that provided the history of the respective room, painting or hall...we would have no understanding of what we were looking at with that information. It was a very positive experience and happy to recommend a trip to the Chateau du Versailles when in Paris. read more

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Hands down the most opulent palace in the entire world. Most of the construction is original but the majority of the furnishings were recreated period pieces. I highly recommend booking a skip-the-line tour as the day-of lines were our of control. We enjoyed our guides narrations as we walked through each room. The hall of mirrors is more majestic than pictures can portray. You just have to see it yourself! Wonderful history and grandeur. read more

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While I'm sitting here in NYC waiting for my bagel to digest I thought I'd entertain you with another of my vacation memories. On both of my visits to France I went to what we always called "The Palace at Versailles ". I was so enchanted and high after the first visit that I insisted I had to go during the week I spent in Paris with my daughter. We took the side trip and spent the day. I wasn't impressed with the food accommodations in Versailles. In fact I remember the employee where we ate tried to overcharge me and when that didn't work she tried to short change me! After that we headed to the Chateau and I quickly was distracted from my anger. I recall taking a tour and learning the history. I believe that was my first visit. Much like most historic landmarks and museums there's more reading involved these days. The rooms and contents are documented on a sign of some kind. I loved the grounds. I'm always amazed by the landscaping. I love the outdoors as much as the opulence inside. I do recall getting bored inside with all the busts (of who remembers) lining the rooms in one section. I was enjoying fantasy in the bedrooms. I recall contemplated the sleeping arrangements and bathroom, bathing situations at that time. I'm kinky like that. I truly believe if you're going anywhere near the Palace in Versailles that you visit. I'm never going to forget the emotions of the experience. I still have photos of me smiling in the garden. I'm posting a cute photo of my daughter standing in front waving to me. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to share this experience with her. I'm recommending! read more

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Well... On the one hand... the positives include the Hall of Mirrors & gardens was seriously impressive... And the sheer size and scale of an actual palace impresses us with how successful the French were in colonizing and conquering, pillaging and exercising their powers over empire in the past. So I'm going to jump into why such splendor and scale is reduced to 2 stars.... First, The way they run crowds and groups through the palace is ridiculous. Far and away too many people are scheduled. The groups coming through were positively annoying and intrusive. So many people literally stepping on your heels, bumping elbow to elbow because there's just no other way? It's actually pretty bad. Second, the condition of the palace that's on exhibition was kind of bad as well. Many of the statues looked to be simple copies or of inferior artistic work! The masterpiece paintings 30 ft across or larger and 15 ft higher... Compared to le Louvre with identical paintings, for example the coordination of Napoleon... It looks like there's something wrong with the copy at Versailles? Third, the audio guides are just long discontinued and older than dirt cell phones! You have to hold the phone to your ear and punch in the number of the exhibit. This is the most Mickey mouse Improvisation for a major museum to employ which we have ever witnessed. Le Louvre humorously has converted Nintendo 3DS units with uncomfortable headphones into audio guides. The Musee de Orsay had comfortable headsets with professional electronic units that were the type expected. Versailles was the worst and the most ridiculous. 4th, they definitely come across as poorly planned and underfunded. Better planning. Would probably make courtesy transportation around the huge! Grounds included and substantially expanded. But they want to charge 4€ each time you ride their little train. Or I think it was 38€ to rent a golf cart for 30 minutes? This comes across as very amateurish and poorly planned. 5th the estate of trianon closes at 7:30 but it's not clear that they close access at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday? That was annoying because it's a long walk and we walked up at 6:05. The guy would not make an exception for us, and I asked if we could just go in and walk 50 feet in for pictures, he said no. Then another family walked up and asked to go in 50 ft, and he let them in! Wtf? So ... I'm dropping it from two down to 1 star... is actually deserved ... read more

Worth your visit. I have been here twice and loved it both times. The first time I was here, I was on my own. I pretty much just walked around and enjoyed the scenery, and then visited the palace. The second time, I was with a guided tour. I did get more history lesson out of it. I'd definitely suggest the plan for a whole day here. The trains make it very convenient to get here and leave via public transportation. If you have time, I'd recommend paying for admissions to visit the palace. It will be crowded, but the lines move quickly. The temporary bathroom could use an upgrade. I get they were doing construction during my time of the visit. But still, I'd recommend using the bathroom facility at its restaurant here, see my review here, https://www.yelp.com/biz/ore-ducasse-au-ch%C3%A2teau-de-versailles-versailles-2?hrid=e5JflmvZAmbIc2msQQRKAg&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) read more

The chateau de Versailles (Palace of Versailles) was one bucket item that I did not want to miss while visiting Paris! We stayed in the inner city of Paris and took the train/bus down to Versailles (when we came back we just took the train and switched between lines). It was about an hour and a half trip to and from the Palace from where we were staying. I would advise to buy the timed entry online and to get there at least 30 minutes before your ticket entry. Lines were already sooooo long and winding and the place opened at 9 am (we got there around 9:15 am and our ticket entry was at 10 am). You get to skip the line if you have a timed entry ticket. If it is your first time there, you should get the tickets that gives you full access to the place, and get an early ticket! We left around 3 pm (15H) and walked through all the different parts and gardens of Versailles. This is definitely an all day activity! I would not recommend bringing smaller children as it gets crowded and some of the tourists are aggressive. read more

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Palace of Versailles was the home to King Louis and it's a very important historical place in France that's why you need to have a tour guide to take you there without staying in the line and show you everything including the queen's hamlet. You need to be there for a whole day to be able to explore everything so get there early and enjoy:-) read more

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Truly a bit disappointed. It's certainly an impressive place and the chateau is quite beautiful. And the historical value of the Hall of Mirrors is certainly important to acknowledge. But the gardens are somewhat lackluster and in need of some TLC. And overall, the place was a madhouse of people, especially inside where it was difficult to get around because there were so many people. If you have time when you're in Paris and can make the trip by train or otherwise, then go for it. But there are many other castles in France that are far more beautiful (Chateau Villandry comes to mind). They're just not as accessible. read more

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We used our museum pass from the Paris Pass, and metro pass to use the metro and bus to get here from Paris. It took only about an hour! It was very convenient, and I highly recommend this if you're on a budget. There's no reservations needed for entry, but if you want to dine at their main restaurants you will need a reservation. However, there are cafes that allow walk-in orders. There aren't enough words to describe this magical place!! The palace itself, the gold trimmings, landscape and garden, the fountains, and so forth are well kept and built to perfection! Don't miss the Hall of Mirrors, and keep in mind it will be very crowded. We visited the garden first (3 euros/ticket) to take advantage of the morning sun and view. Some parts of the palace were closed off, so we didn't get a chance to view all of it. The entire venue did take up all of our day, so plan ahead as you wouldn't want to miss anything. At the end, we were so happy to explore and look for the Marie Antoinette estates. It was exactly where the movie was filmed!! How awesome is that? read more

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It was nice but too big. I preferred the garden. It was much more beautiful. Next time, I prefer to do the garden. read more

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Château de Versailles was on my bucket list for many years. But getting here by train worried me as I'd heard some horror stories about train strikes. So, we wimped out and purchased a tour that included hotel pickup and a guide. The drive to Versailles is about 40 minutes from the Paris city center. It's really not that far. After we met up with our guide, it was a short walk through the side entrance and into the group entrance. I'm not sure the group entrance is exactly "skipping the line" because it depends on how many groups line up before your group. In our case, we waited at least 30 minutes to enter the palace. Versailles is stunning from the outside and even more beautiful inside. Visiting the hall of mirrors, the king's chambers, the queen's apartments, and the various other rooms were unbelievably grand and ornate. My favorite room was the hall of mirrors. It was just jaw dropping despite the hoards of tourists! Speaking of tourists, there are thousands! Visiting in the morning around 11am was probably peak time for crowds. We were constantly surrounded by other tourists from around the world all trying to get that one perfect picture or view. It was hard to enjoy the artwork or atmosphere because of the constant crush of tourists. Outside in the gardens, we could finally breathe and take in the beauty of Versailles. The gardens are impeccably maintained and I wish we had more time and fewer rain clouds looming above. Next time we visit Versailles, I'd try taking the train. It would allow for more flexibility in visiting Versailles and the adjacent gardens. I'd definitely also try to include the Trianons which probably needed a couple more hours to visit. Overall I'm glad we hired a guide as it was so interesting to learn about the history of Versailles. read more

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We went to Versailles on a day out from Paris. The scale is enormous. However, not everything inside is equally great. What is fantastic, however, are the Louis XIV apartments and the mirror gallery. Those in itself warrant the visit. Don't bother with the rest. read more

This place has two sections, the Palace showing off all the rooms, and the gardens that are l perfectly landscaped. The former home to the last king, the place is outstanding. Walking from room to room you really get a sense of richness, and that these folks really like to make lots of portraits of themselves! They give you a speaker gadget to punch in the number of each room and listen to the explanation--that was a pain. I rather have a live tour guide. Walking through the gardens is stunning. How perfect everything feels and looks. It must be viewed up close to get a really good appreciation for the work involved. Admission is €27 for adults. Children only need to pay for the Gardens around €10. read more

American Tourist here. Top tip: Buy the ticket where you choose a SPECIFIC entry time. You basically select a specific time you plan to be at the Chateau and are guaranteed entry within 30 minutes of your selected time. It doesn't sound like a big deal but when you arrive and see the 3-4 hour line of death you will be glad you did this! This was one of the highlights to our Paris trip (along with going to the top of the Arc). The estate is absolutely enormous, it will take you probably 6 hours minimum if you just rushed through everything really quickly. The garden is less like a garden and more like Central Park, it's about a 2-3 hour just make one loop of it. The Trianon estate along with the Marie Antoinette house is about a mile walk from the rear of the gardens. If you want to do the whole thing I would suggest walking up the left side of the Gardens (from the Chateau) all the way to the Grand Canal section, then cut to the right to the Trianon estates...do a loop of that and then walk back to the Chateau down the right side of the Gardens. The Chateau itself takes less time to go through than the Gardens, there's basically one path that you are herded down. You walk from room to room in one direction. Each room is staged with furniture, paintings etc. Imagine a room where maybe 25% of the left portion is a pathway and the remaining 75% is a roped off "exhibit." As people walk through the rooms it's very easy to get good views/photos and non of the unorganized madness like you get at the Louvre. Now to the REALLY bad and potentially day ruining part...the LINES. It was about a 4 hour wait to get into the Chateau and maybe 20 min for the Gardens (which turned into a much longer line by the time we left). No matter what you do make sure to purchase tickets online because if you don't that's another line you gotta wait in before the 4 hour line of death. They have multiple ticket configurations depending on what you want to see. Chateau only, Garden only, Trianon Estate only and combinations of the above. read more

The only reason this is a 4 is because of the CROWDS. Not sure how or why they structured it in a way that literally makes everyone wait forever before buying tickets, entering the castle grounds, entering each room. I swear, there's too many people there to ever enjoy anything. You follow a pretty straightforward visit path and it gets clogged up because of so many people. Also the free audioguide is kinda weird because it sounds like every sentence is a question or sometimes they just abruptly stop talking and that's your cue to change rooms. But even with all that the palace is GORGEOUS. I mean it's GRAND. We didn't have time to do the whole thing but what I did see was just extraordinary. The highlight for me though was the gardens! Those are worth it completely. Usually they are free but now they have fountain shows so it's 8.50 euro. Worth it though, it's gigantic! You won't have time to see it all but you'll love how beautiful it is. There is a suggested route and although the map is a bit confusing, I do believe it's your best option to see the most if you're pressed on time. Also since it is so enormous, you will see other people but it won't be at all as occupied as the castle. read more

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Magnificent is the first word that comes to mind when thinking of this place. The palace is a site to behold coupled by its furnishings and garden. It's almost unbelievable to fathom a place like this existed. A must see if you're visiting Paris. read more

Beautiful! Only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because a lot of the outdoor statues were covered and the gardens were all getting work done read more

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The Chateau de Versailles was on my must see list on my Spring 2019 trip to Paris. It is about 40 minutes on the metro train from the Paris city center. Once you arrive, you will be amazed by the magnificent architecture adorned in gold. The royalty of ancient times must have lived like kings because this palace is absolutely stunning. Every room portrays the lifestyle of royal family. You can purchase an audio tour to get a better understanding of the historical artifacts. There are plenty of rooms to explore throughout the palace along with the beautiful landscape of the gardens. I highly recommend taking a trip here if you're in Paris or nearby. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes as there is plenty of walking and uneven surfaces. There are so many photo ops and flash photography is not allowed. The Chateau de Versailles is worth the visit. We purchased admission tickets prior to our day trip. read more

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This is the former Royal palace in Versailles. It's easy to get there by train. The palace has a long history. In 1623 Louis XIII had a hunting lodge here. This was made into a chateau. Louis XIV made it onto a palace. In1682, Louis XIV moved his court to Versailles, so this was like the capital of France until 1789 when the royal family returned to Paris. During the French Revolution the palace was empty. Then it was a summer home of Napoleon. Look at the wealth here and think about the high prices of bread. You can look at the Palace as a history of art and architecture because it has many different styles as new parts of the palace were added. The architecture and gardens have influenced so many in the world. The Hall of Mirrors is probably the most famous room. Look outside and see the gardens outside. You need a lot of time here. Take the RER Line C train from Métro stations in the center of Paris to Versailles Château Rive Gauche. They're closed on Monday. Guided tours are great because theres so much history and information. read more

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There aren't enough words to describe the magnificence which is the Palace of Versailles, it's absolutely amazing with such a rich history. If you're in Paris it's definitely worth it to come here. Get here super early as the lines are ridiculously long and when I say long I mean four plus hours long to get in. If you're planning on doing the gardens the golf cart is well worth the money unless you really like walking long distances. Overall a definite must see! read more

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Very disorganized! This place is a total s$#tshow. Been standing in line for 3 hours. My ticket time was almost 1 hour ago. Finally got in. Don't bother asking questions. Nobody knows anything. Don't eat or drink before coming. Toilet lines are about 45 minutes. read more

Enfin après la 4ème fois, I finally got the chance to see the inside of the Château de Versailles. My partner, his family and I took the RER C out of Saint-Michel train station in Paris arriving at Versailles Chateau station with the crowd and the pouring rain. A staff first checked to make sure those entering had their negative antigen test results followed by another staff checking tickets. Our reservation was for 11am. Wow! What a spectacular showpiece of French history. Blown away by just how spectacular and incredible this palace is. You are amazed as soon as one sees the palace from the outside, let alone the impressive decor and history inside. Make sure to wear comfy shoes or sneakers while visiting as you will be walking and climbing many stairs. In total, we visited for about 1 1/2 hours to see all of the inside especially the Hall of Mirrors but not that much of the gardens as the weather was still mediocre. All in all I would come back here to visit again and would highly recommend to anyone who is staying in Paris. read more

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The museum is perfect to visit, ticket reservations is required before coming. Everything on the inside of the place and the outside is gorgeous and impressed with everything. There is a lot to see and interesting things to go around, lot of walking and plenty of restrooms. read more

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I posted earlier about the Sistine Chapel and I feel the same way here. The artwork is priceless. The immensity of the palace is mind boggling. But dang it, I hate feeling like part of a herd especially when I stood outside for two hours in the sun just to get in. If you can stand still for a bit and be left alone then you get a chance to appreciate the grandeur of Versailles Palace. But when you're constantly having to fight crowds of selfie-taking tourists it is annoying. Just how many f-ing times do you need to change poses in front of the same statue anyways? Sigh...am I old? Oh well. Here are some hints to make he most of the moment: 1. Get the Paris Pass which gets you discounted entry into the Palace and the Gardens. The Museum Pass will get you into the Palace only. 2. Stop in Angelina's for lunch but go to the sandwich shop instead to save time. The restaurant is a ridiculous line like they're giving away tickets to Beiber...I mean Black Sabbath. 3. Get the audio tour. It will help desensitize your self to the crowd. 4. Remember if you took the train in from Paris, your Paris Metro ticked are not valid to get back. I can't tell you how many tourists including moi found this out the hard way. 5. Take some LSD. The paintings will talk to you. That Marie Antoinette is fricking hilarious. read more

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I've been wanting to go to Versailles for nearly 20 years. The history lover in me as well as the art lover have been banging my brain telling me to get here. It finally happened, and let me tell you this place is huge! How huge do you say? Miles, and miles and miles. By the time we left we were dripping in sweat and nearly dead. This heat wave in Paris is killer as it's been pretty much 100 degrees for the last few days. There is so much art and elegance in this palace that you might just pass out. The famous Napoleon painting wasn't on display for some reason, but hopefully I'll see it someday. There is so much art here though, that you won't know where to start. So what's the reason I'm not giving this place five stars? The service. Oh the service. Had three weird situations within 4 hours. First was when I asked a lady, if she knew where the Napoleon painting was, and she simply said "No!" and turned away. The second was when I asked a lady for directions and she kept saying "Hello" because I didn't say hello. The third and final one was the weirdest and it was the guy who drove the trolley around the palace with my wife. The conversation went like this: My wife: Hello, we are trying to find Marie Antoinette's domain Guy: (points in a random direction) It's that way! My wife: Oh, is your trolley going in that direction? Guy: Do you have a ticket? My wife: We do. Guy: No! (turns his back to her and walks away) What in the world happened? The French are a nutty people sorry to say and I truly do prefer my experiences in London much more than Paris so far, despite the beauty this country has. read more

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So you Google searched what to do in Paris and Château de Versailles came up. Well, Château de Versailles is not located in Paris at all. It is in Versailles. Again Paris is the center of France and travelling to and from Paris makes things a lot easier. You can take a train from Paris to Versailles. It takes about an hour. Quite some distance a way. So, B and I took the train and made it here and we just followed the hoard of people walking in the direction to the Château de Versailles. We had pre-purchased tickets and thought that we could skip the line. As well, I did do my research and I knew I need about 5 hours or more here. So if you have pre-purchased tickets, you would need to go through Gate A. OMG, there was a super long line up in front of Gate A. The line up zigzagged couple of times and if I were to guess how many people were in front of me.. I would say over 3000 people(please see photo). It was crazy. I looked over at Gate B or at the B signage and there were hardly anyone. I am not sure how it works at Gate B. Maybe people had to buy the tickets at B and then line up at Gate A. There were also attendants selling tickets on the spot. The line went really fast. We waited over an hour. Over an hour is considered fast based on the people that were there that day we went. When we got to the front, we were pushed against bodies trying to go through a metal detector. We were basically shuffling our feet trying to get through the door into a room and through the metal detector. The room had at least 200 people filled. Not sure if that would be considered violation of safety/fire safety. Inside is super super beautiful. It is definitely worth the visit. The garden behind is not part of the admission ticket for the Château de Versailles. Its like a giant mansion separated into three parts. There is the museum gallery and the bedroom section. The court yard in front is huge. It was just amusing that there were so many people in line but inside it doesn't seem to be that crowd. Definitely worth the visit. Admission is inexpensive. read more

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The second half of my day trip to Giverny ended with a stop at Versailles where we spent several hours with and without our guide. She led us through many of the rooms speaking to headsets so we could hear well. The queen's section of the château was closed for renovations. The opulence of what started as a hunting lodge and became the home for the kings of France is amazing. I couldn't help but think of the "let them eat cake" attitude when you're away from the real world and are living in such a lavish palace as this. I have a hard time referring to Versailles as a château. To me, it's a palace and nothing less. We had approximately an hour after our indoor tour ended until we had to be back to the bus so I wandered around the gardens and walked by the two fountains and the edge of the canal. There was enough time to visit either the Grand or Petit Trianon so I just walked back up the hill to the palace and went out to our bus. A stunning place that leaves you shaking your head and understanding why many lost theirs. read more

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Chateau de Versailles...or Marie Antoinette's last palace - the movie directed by Sofia Coppla was filmed on location @ Versailles. I've been here a few times now, and I still love to visit whenever I get the chance. Make sure you read and understand the history of this magnificent place before you visit. It will be a much delighted experience knowing the rich history behind it all. With almost 500 reviews and a 4.5 yelper stars, I don't think I need to bore you with the details. This historic landmark is almost always packed with tourists. The wait could be 2 hours - just to get in the entrance. However, this time, I was here for a private event. Versailles shut down for a full day seminar. I and some 50 luxury brands' CEOs were invited to visit this grand majestic palace, castles and gardens with no tourists but just maybe 50 of us only!! Without the usual tourist crowd, I stayed as long as I want to in each room and was able to get a perfect shot of the famous Hall of Mirrors - this is the center of the palace or the "party gallery" built to impress those who-were-impossible-to-impress. Louis XIV & Marie Antoinette sure knew how to throw a party. Haha. As far as luxury goes, well, the lavish garden, art, tapestry, ceiling, etc... you will be inspired and impressed. Except the restroom. Not impressed. Yes, this is one stop I think all of you should visit when or if one can make it to France. Call or check the website in advance to make sure there's no private event on the day you want to visit. read more

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One of the best places I have visited in France. The palace is located outside of Paris. Is it worth the drive ? Heck yes. Make sure to wake up early & but your tickets in advance. Or else you'll be stuck in two lines. Lots of beautiful art work & historic behind it. read more

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Château de Versailles was a palace of royal residence in 17th century. For a tourist in Paris, a tour of the Chateau of Versailles should be just as important as visiting the Louvre, Arc de Triumph, or Eiffel Tower. We simply followed the crowds to find the palace. We expected to line up for admission, but, we didn't expect to line up an hour and half to get in. The exterior of the Chateau is amazing, huge and quite beautiful, and there is a lot of roof restoration going on as a recent storm destroyed much of it. After we went in, all rooms were packed, especially with tour groups whose guides stand in doorways and babble to their flock while you are trying to get to the next room. We did get to see the Galerie des Glaces (Hall of Mirrors) and the King and Queen's suites from where Marie Antoinette ran for her life during the Revolution, so that part was impressed. Absolutely gorgeous but just prepare to walk, walk and walk. We skipped the garden coz I have allergies and too tired to walk further. read more

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I have to update and upgrade this review because the Chateau de Versailles is the SHIT, friends. Sure, sections (huge sections in fact) might be closed with or without warning due to reasons or no reason at all. Still, if you're in the Paris area this joint is the #1 day trip option for good reason. He's what you need to know: *If you are coming in high season, on a weekend, on a free day or on a fountain day - get your ass here early. Like 30m before the chateau opens, or wait in line forever and suffer horrid crowds inside. *The RER C from Paris is like $7 and drops you 1 block away. *I can't recommend the "behind the scenes" tour enough. It's $7, you get to see all kinds of normally off limits stuff (Louis XVI's study, Louis XV's bed) and you skip the lines for admission & security. The early tour is 9:30am in English and our guide was AMAZING - she took a few liberties and showed us some even MORE off limits things (a royal toilet for one). 10/10 would tour again. *Leave lots of time for the gardens and minor palaces. They give a more intimate look at the people who had to live here. The trams save a lot of walking and are pretty cheap. Wear good shoes anyway. *Don't eat at Angelina. It sucks. *The chateau interior is fab, but can be horribly crowded. Again, get your ass here early. *Seriously, take a little time ahead of your visit to read up a little on the varied kings and queens who lived here. A little background really makes the visit come alive. Or, you can watch the Ovation series "Versailles" which is like "somewhat" accurate but has lots of boobs. Your choice. (Know that if you watch the series, it's likely that historical kings didn't have such glossy hair and probably stank) *On your way back to the station take a minute to visit the Grand Ecurie - it's literally right there and it's FREE. The historic carriage display is good and you might see horses getting trained in the courtyard. *The restroom situation seems to be better - there are more and cleaner facilities than in years past. If you're reading this in early 2017, know that the Queens and Dauphins state apartments are completely closed for renovations. Still plenty to see, but some may be disappointed to miss the door where Marie Antoinette fled a mass of Paris peasants. Quel dommage! read more

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This is a very popular place to visit and it simply is not possible to see everything in one day. We waited about 45 minutes today just to get into the palace. The audio tour was well done but bear in mind that kids between the ages 5 and up to (not including) age 8 will be ansy on the tour as they have nothing to listen to and the basic tour is fairly long with all the rooms. We didn't make it through all of the rooms or wings on the tour. The grounds are nicely broken up with areas to make purchases and refreshments. I would definitely like to come again to explore more of the palace and other areas of the grounds. read more

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Put the fountains on everyday of the week and keep them running. Clean the mirrors and windows in the Hall of mirrors continuously. Put the window washer on retainer. Shorten the ticket lines for everybody, not just those who buy their tickets on line. Try to figure out how not to herd the mob from room to room. Add annuals and perennials to some parts of the gardens for color. Update the audio-guide and make it easier to find the corresponding room number. Open the Coach Gallery and Trianon before 12:30. That said, I loved the Hall of Mirrors, it's 30 painted ceiling compositions by Le Brun". The view of the gardens, fountains, statuary and man made lake from the windows was spectacular. The 1 1/2 hour guided tour was worth the additional 10 Euros. I liked the fact that the first Sunday of every month is free admission. The gardens are always free except on for Musical fountain and Fountain Show days. If you are 18 years old or disabled admission is also free. I like the fact that Versailles is only 30 minutes from Paris without traffic. I left Versailles at 5 pm and encounter traffic like I have rarely seen. The exception maybe Rome. The audio-guide is free with the purchase of your ticket. Buy the online ticket that specifies a set entrance time. You are going to save yourself a long queue on most days but make sure you do not get in the general admission line. read more

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About 30 minutes outside of Paris, this is a must visit for your list. A stunning dive into history. The tour is self guided and comes with an audio guide that automatically plays on the ground floors. For the other floors, you will want to use the audio guide and input the corresponding number with the piece of art/room to learn more. Be prepared to walk... a lot! The tour, if you listen to all corresponding audio, will take about 4 hours or so. The majority of rooms have audio, or a summary to describe the room. Don't forget the garden which is also pretty large. They also have some restaurants if you get hungry from all your steps, gift shops, and a Laduree. Overall, worth coming here to see the infamous palace and learn more about the history! read more

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Amazing property with amazing history! If you come to France this place is a must see! Everything screams grandeur and luxury. The gardens are so extensive you need hours to explore them and be careful because you could get lost. The inside is just as elaborate as the outside. I think what caught my attention the most were the elaborate paintings on the walls and ceiling. It still amazes me how people of the past did this and it came out so perfect. I loved everything about versailles! read more

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WOW. I knew Versailles would be beautiful, but seeing the real thing is something else. It is incredibly expansive and I would definitely give yourself ample time to walk through the entirety of the palace and the massive gardens. We bought tickets online and getting in using the mobile ticket was very simple. It was insanely crowded in they palace, but once you get out into the gardens, there is plenty of space for everyone. Also, I recommend bringing something to eat so you can enjoy it in the gardens! If you're going from Paris, take public transportation, it's quite easy. Just pop the address into google maps and have a go at it! read more

Château de Versailleo - Gardens - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Versailles, 78

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The worse trip ever, I love to travel to different countries for few days to see entertainment of city, their culture and traditions, their history.... To visit Versailles was the worse decision. Firstly police and Kassier on subway station even doesn't know about situation in the city and selling tickets to Versailles palace. Secondly, because of strike everything doesn't work, I spent 1,5h to go there to hear that they are closed.... I wish people who make this shit gotten fired... how u present your country? Impossible, I'm disappointed, shame on you. Will never recommend this place! And will never back read more

I've read about this place only in books and it was so worth seeing this place in person! This place is a must visit if you're visiting Paris. Every single corner was an absolute masterpiece! I really enjoyed taking photos here. We visited the Angeline bakery which was a nice break from the crowd. There's also a beautiful garden in the back you must check out. During the summer, make sure to dress light and bring a fan with you because this place gets packed. Also, buy tickets online so you can skip the lines. HIghly recommend this place! read more

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Absolutely amazing to experience this beautiful palace while in Paris. It's 1 hour away from the City by train. You will need half a day to visit the inside the palace and the beautiful picturesque garden out in the back. It was freezing outside so we only took a pick of the water fountain. Had an amazing breakfast with the tour package which was fresh and delicious. Worth a visit while in Paris. read more

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