Practical Information for Groups
How to get here?
Versailles
| From | Lines | Stops / Info | Average Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Montparnasse | Transilien N / TER Chartres | Versailles-Chantiers | 15–30 min |
| Paris Saint-Lazare | Transilien L | Versailles Rive-Droite | ≈30 min |
| La Défense | Transilien U | Versailles-Chantiers | 20 min |
| Central Paris | RER C | Versailles Château – Rive Gauche (from Eiffel Tower, Musée d’Orsay, BnF) | varies depending on departure |
| From other French cities | SNCF Connect | Chartres–Paris or Le Mans–Paris → Versailles-Chantiers | varies depending on departure |
| Bus | Line 171 | Pont de Sèvres → Château de Versailles (terminus) | varies |
Bougival
| From | Lines | Stops / Info | Average Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Saint-Lazare | Transilien L | Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche → Bougival Station | 15–30 min |
| Paris | RER A + bus / walk | Chatou–Croissy or Rueil-Malmaison stations | ~20 min |
| Bus | Line 171 | Pont de Sèvres → Château de Versailles (terminus) | varies |
| Bus | Lines 259 and local lines | To Versailles / Bougival | varies |
Jouy-en-Josas
| From | Line / Route | Info / Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | RER C → Line V (Versailles-Chantiers → Juvisy / Massy) | Direct route depending on schedule → Stop “Jouy-en-Josas” or “Petit Jouy–Les Loges” (≈25–30 min) |
| Versailles-Chantiers | Line V train | Direct train to Jouy-en-Josas or Petit Jouy–Les Loges (≈8–10 min) |
| Massy-Palaiseau | Line V train | Direct train to Jouy-en-Josas or Petit Jouy–Les Loges (≈10–12 min) |
Bièvres
| Town | From Paris | From Versailles-Chantiers | From Versailles-Rive Gauche / Rive Droite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bièvres | • RER C – Bièvres Station (20–25 min) • RER B → Massy-Palaiseau, then bus 495 | • Bus 495 via Jouy-en-Josas (20–25 min) | Go via Versailles-Chantiers, then bus 495 |
Parking
Versailles
Car: paid parking in town, recommended car parks:
Place d’Armes, Europe, Avenue de Sceaux, Saint-Louis, Notre-Dame, Domaine de Marie-Antoinette (Château Park).
Motorhome: Parking Avenue de l’Europe (daytime); overnight → Versailles campsite (March to October).
Coach: Place d’Armes and Château Park (reservation recommended for groups).
Reduced mobility: drop-off and dedicated parking near Entrance B of the Palace.
Bougival
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Town Centre Car Park (Rue du Maréchal Joffre) → Free, blue zones depending on area
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Cemetery Car Park → Free
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Parking along the Seine quays → Free
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Blue zone in town centre → Disc required (1h30 / 2h depending on street)
Jouy-en-Josas
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Town centre (Rue Oberkampf / Town Hall) → Free
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Jouy-en-Josas Station Car Park → Free
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Vallée Car Park (near Toile de Jouy Museum) → Free
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Parc Foresterie Car Park → Free, ideal for families
Bièvres
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Station Car Park → Free
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Town Centre Car Park (Town Hall Square) → Free
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Parc Ratel Car Park → Free, convenient for hiking
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Blue zones depending on street (limited duration)
Tourist Sites Opening Hours
Versailles
| Place | Opening Hours | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Versailles & Gardens | Every day (hours vary) | Iconic site, Hall of Mirrors, large French-style gardens |
| Notre-Dame Quarter & Notre-Dame Market | Market: Tue, Fri, Sun | Vibrant city center, classified halls, artisanal shops |
| Saint-Louis Quarter & Carrés Saint-Louis | Free access | Historic district, charming alleys, old shops |
| Domaine de Madame Élisabeth | Wed–Sun (seasonal) | 18th-century house and romantic park |
| Potager du Roi | Tue–Sun (seasonal hours) | Historic garden of Versailles |
| Musée Lambinet | Wed–Sun: 2pm–6pm | Art and history museum of the city |
Bougival
| Place | Opening Hours | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Datcha Tourgueniev | Visits by reservation | Writer’s house – guided visits according to schedule |
| Villa Viardot | Visits by reservation | Intimate site – open occasionally |
| Maison Berthe Morisot | Apr–Sep: Tue–Sun 10am–6pmOct–Mar: Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun 10am–6pm | Museum dedicated to the first female impressionist painter |
Bièvres
| Place | Opening Hours | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Musée de la Photographie (Maison Nicéphore Niépce) | According to program | Iconic site in photography history |
| Église Saint-Martin | Free daytime access | Historic monument |
| Parc Ratel | Free access | Perfect for families / hiking |
Jouy-en-Josas
| Place | Opening Hours | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Toile de Jouy | Tue–Sun: 11am–6pm | Must-see in the valley |
| Bièvre's Hamlets & Argenson | Free access | Nature & walks |
| Golf de la Boulie | Members / visitors access | Premium facilities |
| Enquête à Jouy (treasure hunt) | Every day | Starts from Tourist Office – self-guided route |
Public Toilets / Useful Services
| Location | Toilets | EV Charging |
|---|---|---|
| Versailles | Notre-Dame Market, Versailles–Chantiers, Versailles–Rive Gauche | – |
| Bougival | Place du Général Leclerc, Seine quays (seasonal) | Town center / Rue du Maréchal Joffre |
| Bièvres | Town Hall, Parc Ratel | Station parking |
| Jouy-en-Josas | Musée de la Toile de Jouy, Parc de la Geneste | Town center |
Picnic Areas
| Location | Areas |
|---|---|
| Versailles | Pièce d’Eau des Suisses, Parc Balbi, Parc Domaine Madame Elisabeth, Parc du Château, Halle des Marmousets |
| Bougival | Municipal park, Ile de la Chaussée (uncovered) |
| Jouy-en-Josas | Parc Oberkampf, Cour Roland |
| Bièvres | Domaine de Montéclin |
Versailles Information Office
Right next to the château and facing the Versailles-Château-Rive-Gauche train station, the Tourist Office welcomes you and advises you on activities in Versailles Grand Parc.
Our travel advisors are available to inform and guide you during your stay in Versailles Grand Parc. What to do, where to sleep, where to enjoy local specialties… don’t hesitate to ask them—they will respond to your requests with a smile.
You can also purchase your château tickets on site, book guided tours, or find unique souvenirs in our shop!
American Express cards are not accepted at this location.
Opening hours of the Versailles Tourist Information Office:
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Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
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Monday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Address: 1 place du Maréchal Lyautey, 78000 Versailles