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Eiffel Tower
Iconic iron lattice tower built in 1889 that has become the most recognized symbol of Paris and France.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Île-de-France, France · Europe
Versailles works well as a base: 5 minutes from Marnes-la-Coquette, 13km from Eiffel Tower.
Versailles is a town located in Île-de-France, France. With a population of 85,416, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Versailles sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Versailles to your route.
Versailles (, vair-SY, vur-SY; French: [vɛʁsɑj] ) is a commune in the department of Yvelines, Île-de-France. It is known for the Château de Versailles and the Gardens of Versailles, the latter of which is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in the western suburbs of the French capital, 17.1 km (10.6 mi)Read more
from the centre of Paris, Versailles is a wealthy suburb of Paris with a service-based economy and is a major tourist destination. As of 2023, its population was 84,095, down from a peak of 94,145 in 1975.
A new town founded by order of King Louis XIV, Versailles was the de facto capital of the Kingdom of France for over a century, from 1682 to 1789, before becoming the cradle of the French Revolution. After having lost its status as a royal city, it became the préfecture (regional capital) of the Seine-et-Oise département in 1790, then of Yvelines in 1968. It is also a Roman Catholic diocese.
Versailles is historically known for numerous treaties such as the Treaty of Paris, which ended the American Revolution, and the Treaty of Versailles after World War I. Today, the Congress of France – the name given to the body created when both houses of the French Parliament, the National Assembly and the Senate – gathers in the Château de Versailles to vote on revisions to the Constitution.
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Versailles is located in Île-de-France, France, Europe. The coordinates are 48.8036 latitude, 2.1342 longitude.
Versailles has a population of approximately 85,416 people, making it a town in France.
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Iconic iron lattice tower built in 1889 that has become the most recognized symbol of Paris and France.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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The striking automotive showroom and brand experience on the Champs-Élysées showcasing French automotive design and innovation.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Monumental triumphal arch honouring those who fought for France, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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A jewel of a museum in the Tuileries housing Monet's monumental Water Lilies murals in two purpose-built oval rooms.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Largest public square in Paris at the eastern end of the Champs-Élysées, anchored by a 3,300-year-old Egyptian obelisk.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Renault's flagship lifestyle space on the Champs-Élysées combining concept cars, a boutique, and a stylish cafe-restaurant.
15 km · about 25 min drive
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World-famous tree-lined avenue stretching from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Housed in a stunning Beaux-Arts railway station, it holds the world's finest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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