Planning a day trip to the Palace of Versailles?
Here’s what you gotta know.
Yet its role as a royal residence was short-lived.
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After only two more kings (Louis XV and Louis XVI), the revolution swept the nation.
Despite centuries of turmoil, the palace is now a well-preserved World Heritage Site visited by millions each year.
Ready to see the palace in all its splendor for yourself?
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Heres how to plan the perfect trip to the Palace of Versailles.
The palace is open to visitors Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
It closes on some holidays, so see to it to check the website before you go.
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Tickets
Tickets to the palace alone begin at 19.50 (about $21.65).
Additional ticketing information and upgradescan be found online.
Group and private tours will often offer transportation options, including private cars and coaches.
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Guests can also drive and park at the Place d’Armes for a small fee.
Peruse these sites, find the one that fits your timeline, and just click book.
Guided tours are also offered through the palace,which are bookable online.
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Also, have thepalaces interactive map handyfor when you want additional information and insights.
Coach Gallery
In May 2016, a restoredcollection of carriageswas unveiled at the King’s Great Stables.
Facts About Versailles
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It’s the world’s largest royal domain.
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The palace itself is still a massive 721,206 square feet of space.
French royalty hosted over-the-top parties here.
The grandiose performances and events were meant to impress the king’s court and all of Europe.
Even the farm animals were (and still are) treated like royalty.
Marie Antoinette attempted to create a version of French country village life within Versailles.
Going to sleep was a ceremonial affair.
Here, they would watch him wake, as well as send him off to sleep.
The Hall of Mirrors has seen some of European history’s most significant moments.
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