Versailles Walking Tour
Versailles, France
Why Walk Versailles
The Palace of Versailles began as a hunting lodge and became the largest royal residence in the world under Louis XIV, the Sun King. The Hall of Mirrors, the Grand Apartments, and 800 hectares of formal gardens with fountains, canals, and groves make it one of the most visited sites in France. The Treaty of Versailles was signed here in 1919.
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Must-See Stops in Versailles
- •Hall of Mirrors — a 73-meter gallery of 357 mirrors reflecting the garden views
- •Grand Apartments — the lavishly decorated state rooms of the king and queen
- •Gardens of Versailles — 800 hectares of formal gardens with fountains, canals, and the Grand Trianon
- •Royal Chapel — a two-story baroque chapel where the court attended daily mass
Hidden Gems in Versailles
- •Hameau de la Reine — Marie Antoinette's private rustic village with a working farm and thatched cottages
- •Grand Canal — a 1.6-kilometer cruciform canal where Louis XIV held gondola parties
Walking Tip
Buy timed-entry tickets online in advance. Visit the gardens first when the palace opens — most visitors head inside immediately. The Musical Fountains Show runs on weekends in summer.
Best Time to Visit
April through October for the gardens. Tuesday and weekends are busiest. The palace is closed Mondays.
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