Visiting Versailles on a small budget
Versailles has a reputation for being an expensive destination, but even on a small budget, you can discover the city. Exhibitions, museums and free parks, you have a lot of activities awaiting you all year long.
Keep in mind that from November to March, admission to the entire estate is free on the first sunday of every month.
Here's how to enjoy Versailles without breaking the bank:
Keep in mind that from November to March, admission to the entire estate is free on the first sunday of every month.
Here's how to enjoy Versailles without breaking the bank:
Discover the Notre-Dame district of Versailles on foot. A 3.6-kilometer cultural walk taking you past the city’s iconic landmarks.
Park and garden
Located just 100 meters from the main entrance of the Palace of Versailles, the Cour des Senteurs is a unique place that celebrates the Versailles art of living, combining history, culture, and sensory delights.
Museum
Behind the walls of the Palace of Versailles’ Great Stables lies one of the most impressive collections in Europe: the Gallery of Coaches, a true showcase of splendor dedicated to the ceremonial vehicles of France’s greatest historical moments.
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Just a stone’s throw from the Palace, this iconic site was the stage of the Tennis Court Oath, where 578 deputies of the Estates-General swore not to separate until they had given France a constitution. It was here that the French Revolution began.
Park and garden
Set around the majestic Grand Canal, the park of the Palace of Versailles stretches over several hectares and is open free of charge all year round.
Discover Jouy-en-Josas and its surroundings by bike.
Take a refreshing break in Versailles Grand Parc with a 20km cycle route, combining history and nature along the River Bièvre.
Park and garden
Did you love the French-style gardens of the Palace of Versailles? Come take a stroll through the wide, peaceful paths of the palace park!
Historic site and monument
Located in the heart of the old convent founded by Louis XV's wife, the chapel is a jewel of neoclassical architecture.
Explore the Versailles Plain by bike and uncover its historical secrets and the Palace park. A 25 km route blending history, culture, and nature — perfect for a ride with family or friends.
Historic site and monument
Récollets Convent was built in 1684 under the reign of Louis XIV, for the Franciscan Order, from which the convent is.
Loop of about 10 kilometres between the communes of Rueil Malmaison, Chatou, Croissy, Bougival.
Historic site and monument
Aqueduct and arcades at Buc, a historic site 580 metres high.
The Gallery of Sculptures and Casts is situated in the Small Stables of the King, opposite the Palace. Casts of the most famous sculptures of Greek and Roman Antiquity are kept in this gallery, where they were once made for French artists' training.
Located in the historic setting of the Notre-Dame market, within the Flour Hall, the Carré à la Farine is a space for artistic and cultural expression open to all.
Historic site and monument
The aqueduct is a historic site 580 metres high.
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Built between 1761 and 1762 to house the offices of Foreign Affairs and the Navy, this private mansion stands as a major witness to the history of French diplomacy.
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The Versailles City Hall, is a witness of the history of Versailles. This property of a natural daughters of Louis XIV came under Louis XV to the Grand Master of the Royal Household who redesigned and rebuilt in 1900 .
Discover Versailles by bike through its historic neighborhoods and the magnificent Château park. A 14 km route blending history, culture, and nature, perfect for a family outing or a trip with friends.
Discover Versailles on a 6km cycle route through the Saint-Louis district.
Set off on a walking tour of the Montreuil district! Along the way, discover some of Versailles’ famous sites. A stroll full of culture and beautiful places.
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