VERSAY Economic Travel Guide
The rich and luxurious suburb of Paris..
Versailles (Versailles), located in the Île-de-France region and 20 km from the capital of France, Paris, the chateau “Château de It is a suburb that became popular with “Versailles”. The castle and its garden are on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Versailles city center is not a touristic place, but there are still enough restaurants, cafes, shops, supermarkets, etc. exists. This city, where mostly the elderly and students live, is actually a very rich region.
REACHING TO VERSAY: HOW TO GET TO VERSAY?
By train: From the center of Paris, take the RER C suburban train line and arrive at Versailles Rive Gauche station ; You can get on the train from Paris Montparnasse Station at Versailles Chantiers station or from Paris Saint Lazare station and get off at Versailles Rive-Droite station and walk to the castle or the city center in 5-10 minutes.
By bus: RATP 171 busses depart from Pont de Sèvres metro station to Versailles.
VERSAGE INTERNAL TRANSPORTATION
As the only and most important touristic activity in Versailles is to visit the Castle of Versailles, we recommend that you walk or ride a bike.
RESIDENCE IN VERSAY: WHERE TO STAY IN Versailles?
Versailles is a place where you can find different alternatives in terms of accommodation. Location. If you are going to take a daily tour of Versailles from Paris, you will not need to stay here.. Otherwise, it will be enough to do a short research on booking.com.
THINGS TO DO IN VERSAY
Visit the castle: We recommend taking a day off to tour the castle and gardens of Versailles. You can have a picnic in the green areas in the garden of the palace and you can also enjoy a boat trip on the lake in the middle of it.
WHAT TO EAT IN VERSAY? WHAT TO DRINK?
Versailles is a very rich place in terms of eating and drinking alternatives. You can choose French cuisine alternatives in many cafes and restaurants lined up in the city center or you can choose Japanese, Chinese, Indian cuisines.
SHOPPING IN Versailles
You can do your grocery shopping at the supermarkets in the city, you can visit a few shops in the city center or the souvenir shops. Although there are not many alternatives for shopping, there are enough opportunities to meet your urgent needs.
VERSAY CITY TOUR
What you will see on the Versailles route; Versailles castle (Château de Versailles & L’orangerie), Le Grand Trianon, Le Petit Trianon
If you are on a tour of Versailles, especially in the spring or summer, after visiting the inside of the castle, you should spend a few hours walking, picnicking and resting in the garden of the castle, which is landscaped with a magnificent landscape.. The plants here, the landscape of the garden will impress you as much as we do.. This garden, which has been processed like a work of art and arranged one by one, will make you feel like you have come to heaven.
The interior of the castle has been converted into a museum and is used as a place where events are held in the city.. You will feel the wealth and luxury thanks to the gold plating that will appear everywhere as you visit the glazed courtyards, the chapel, the opera, the king’s private chamber and other sections.
Every year, more than three million tourists The earlier you go to the castle of Versailles, which he visited, the better.. Because you may have to wait in long queues a few hours after the door opens at 9:00.. We recommend that you do not visit Versailles, especially on overcrowded Sundays and Tuesdays, and when museums in Paris are closed.
ENTERTAINMENT AND NIGHTLIFE IN VERSAGE
This city is pretty quiet outside the castle as we mentioned before a place. For those who want to have fun at night, go to discos or nightclubs, we recommend that they choose Paris, which is only half an hour away.
VERSAY PLACES: ALTERNATIVE TOURS
There are actually many small and lovely French villages to visit near Versailles. If you have the opportunity to rent a car, we recommend that you take a short tour in these villages. Giverny is a must go place close to Versailles. There is also Paris, of course
VERSIC TRAVEL NOTES
- If you visit the Château de Versailles, the castle of Versailles, especially during the “the fountains night show”, “Orangerie Nights” or “Fêtes Galantes” periods, you will have the opportunity to watch many shows and concerts.. For more detailed information, click here.
RESOURCES
- National Geographic