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Chateau de Versailles

RP 834, 78008 Versailles, France
+33 (0)130837800
Ranked #3 of 15 attractions in Versailles
4.0 of 5 stars 1210 Reviews
Type: Castles
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Farmington, Connecticut
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The Chateau of Versailles is very beautiful if you are into gold, because that is pretty much how everything is decorated inside the palace. I thought the audio tour was extremely poor even though it is free. The place is so crowded at certain parts it is difficult to appreciate. I was not impressed even though I was looking forward... More

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Franklin, Tn.
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

must see, excursion for Cosmos 5160, stayed about 1 hour touring inside, try to go to the hamlet, no-flash pictures are allowed, beautiful gardens, lot of gold, More

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Kaiserslautern, Germany
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

My family and I tried to arrive there early and on a weekday. Still it was soo packed. I have never taken soo many pictures of arms in my life. Is it beautiful? Yes very. Unfortunately it is soo crowded. The chateau is big but the rooms are small. That in itself I think is the main problem. I have... More

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Belgium
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We planned the whole trip just thinking to go to Versailles, because my mother in law (she lives in Brazil) is a fan of history and art. So we went there one Sunday (in May), but we did not expect such amount of people in a very long queue. Anyway we could cut the line, because three girls needed to... More

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England
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Versailles is everything you have ever read about and more.Massive in scale and grandeur.Lots to see for all ages and plenty of places to rest when you feet complain.Gardens are incredible even when it is pouring with rain.Staff are helpful,pleasant and polite but keep in mind that the Paris museum pass does not cover entrance fees - contrary to what... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We spent the whole day here. A few hours inside the Chatue and the rest walking around the gardens and in the Trianons. It is an amazing show of wealth with endless rooms and gardens to explore. Something for everyone. However the fountains don't always seem to be on (and I think you have to pay more for a visit... More

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Toronto
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
84 helpful votes 84 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

This was my third visit to the Chateau and I love visiting the palace and grounds. The size of the Palace and Gardens are very vast. The Hall of Mirrors was recently refurbished and is beautiful. The outside of the Chateau is currently being refurbished with new gold leaf and when the sun is out the palace glitters. You can... More

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manchester
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Loved the time spent here, so romantic and well worth a visit. More

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Ottawa
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Well worth the visit. You will be astounded by the luxury of the Chateau and by all the art work in each room. The grounds are huge, beyond any expectations and the other buildings like the Grand and small Trianon are also worth the visit. If you only care to visit the grounds and not the buildings then itsmall free.... More

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Lexington, Kentucky
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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This is a great palce to spend the entire day. Tour the palace and the gardens. More

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