Versailles, Administrative commune in Yvelines, France
The city stretches across 26.18 square kilometers of terrain, containing eight distinct districts and encompassing both urban developments and natural spaces.
Louis XIV transformed Versailles from a rural village into France's administrative center in 1682 by relocating the royal court and government from Paris.
The National School of Architecture and the Center of Music maintain the tradition of artistic education that originated during the reign of Louis XIV.
The Saint-Lazare train station in Paris connects to Versailles through three different rail lines, providing multiple transportation options for visitors and residents.
The municipal library preserves 2,500 manuscripts from the 14th to 20th centuries, including original letters from Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI.
Location: Yvelines
Location: arrondissement of Versailles
Location: Communauté d'agglomération Versailles Grand Parc
Inception: 1624
Elevation above the sea: 133 m
Shares border with: Vélizy-Villacoublay, Ville-d'Avray, Marnes-la-Coquette, Guyancourt, Bailly, Buc, Jouy-en-Josas, Saint-Cyr-l'École, Viroflay, Vaucresson, Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt
Address: 4 avenue de Paris, 78000 Versailles 78000 Versailles
Phone: +33130978000
Website: https://versailles.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.80354,2.12669
Latest update: October 1, 2025 15:14
The Versailles region contains historical residences, themed museums and gardens. From the Napoleon III Apartments in the Louvre to Château de Malmaison, visitors will find collections about history, art and culture. The parks and gardens such as Parc de Sceaux feature paths and statues.
The entertainment centers in Yvelines offer indoor karting, virtual reality games, trampoline parks, interactive quiz rooms, climbing centers, and escape rooms. Families can enjoy bowling alleys, indoor play areas for children, billiards halls, and paintball fields. The facilities are located in several cities such as Versailles, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Élancourt, and Trappes.
A selection of Michelin-starred restaurants in the Yvelines department as well as accessible and good value establishments. These venues provide high-quality cuisine, ranging from modern to creative dishes, with notable chefs such as Laurent Trochain, Tomohiro Uido, Gaëtan Perulli, Gordon Ramsay, and Alain Ducasse.
Palace of Versailles
488 m
Gardens of Versailles
1.4 km
Hall of Mirrors
488 m
Petit Trianon
1.8 km
Grand Trianon
2 km
La Lanterne
2.5 km
Park of Versailles
1.4 km
Gare de Versailles-Chantiers
1.1 km
Salle du Jeu de Paume
348 m
Opéra royal de Versailles
415 m
Galerie des Batailles
441 m
Appartement du roi
474 m
Château du Petit Trianon
1.8 km
Versailles Orangerie
631 m
Bust of Louis XIV
277 m
Chapel of the Petit Trianon
1.8 km
Chapel of Versailles Palace
376 m
Petit appartement du roi
454 m
Versailles Cathedral
608 m
Bosquet des Rocailles
723 m
Salle des Croisades
377 m
Hôtel des Menus Plaisirs
610 m
Museum of the History of France
437 m
Grand appartement de la reine
467 m
Salon d'Hercule
398 m
Enlèvement de Proserpine par Pluton
1.1 km
Bassin d'Apollon
1.2 km
Petit appartement de la reine
461 mReviews
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