We took the day trip out of Paris to see Versailles and we found it the LEAST enjoyable part of our week-long Paris trip. The gardens were impressive - large and expansive - you could get lost! But, we also found them cold and impersonal - with tall hedges and long pathways that make you feel like you'll be lost... more

I visited Versailles on 2nd Dec 2009, and to be honest, visit left me with mixed feelings. First of all, unfortunately this was an extremely cold, rainy and windy day. Then, to make things worse, I came up to a locked gate and no one around to give information on what's going on. Only a site mentioning that there may... more

Taking the train to Versailles from Paris was extremely easy. (If in doubt, just look around and you'll see other visitors with maps of Versailles and you'll know you're on the right train!). We got off the last stop of the train (Actually, mostly everybody did)...and the rail station is about a five minute walk to the Palace (Just around... more

Magnificant architecture and history. to be lost for a full day in the old french monarchy! more

We made a day trip from Paris and it was worth it. My wife has always wanted to go to Versailles Palace (Chateau de Versailles) and she loved it. The hall of mirrors was exciting and to see all the hidden doors they had installed was hilarious. Thought I liked it better because my wife filled me in on why... more

I've wanted to go to Versailles & see the hall of mirrors since I studied ww2 in secondry school. This is our 3rd visit to Paris & e finally got out to Versailles, I was so disappointed with the entire experience. It's easy to find, we got our ticket from a shop in the town, it was quicker than queueing... more

We've put meaning to visit the Palace of Versailles for many, many years, and always been seduced by the multitude of things to do in Paris. This time we were visiting Normandy and went from there. It was worth the wait. I agree about managing the crowds at the Palace of Versailles. They do have a lot to learn. You... more

I was so looking forward to seeing Versailles. It is beautiful and unfortunately we did not have time to enjoy the gardens. However, the place needs some redesigning on how to get tourists in and out of the Palace. It was so crowded (and this was in off-season) and people kept pushing each other. They should take advice from Hearst... more

The palace and the gardens are breathtaking. You feel like you are in another world, and feel the history. Visiting Marie Antoinettes home definitely brought you back, and her rebellious ways. You definitely cannot see it only in a few hours!! more