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Eiffel Tower
Iconic iron lattice tower built in 1889 that has become the most recognized symbol of Paris and France.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Versailles
Île-de-France, France · Europe
About Versailles
Versailles works well as a base: 5 minutes from Marnes-la-Coquette, 13km from Eiffel Tower.
Versailles is in Île-de-France, France, with about 85,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Marnes-la-Coquette, about 4 km away.
Versailles ( vair-SY, vur-SY; French: [vɛʁsɑj] ) is a commune in the department of Yvelines, Île-de-France. It is known for the Château de Versailles and the Gardens of Versailles, the latter of which is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in the western suburbs of the French capital, 17.1 km (10.6 mi)Read more
from the centre of Paris, Versailles is a wealthy suburb of Paris with a service-based economy and is a major tourist destination. As of 2023, its population was 84,095, down from a peak of 94,145 in 1975.
A new town founded by order of King Louis XIV, Versailles was the de facto capital of the Kingdom of France for over a century, from 1682 to 1789, before becoming the cradle of the French Revolution. After having lost its status as a royal city, it became the préfecture (regional capital) of the Seine-et-Oise département in 1790, then of Yvelines in 1968. It is also a Roman Catholic diocese.
Versailles is historically known for numerous treaties such as the Treaty of Paris, which ended the American Revolution, and the Treaty of Versailles after World War I. Today, the Congress of France – the name given to the body created when both houses of the French Parliament, the National Assembly and the Senate – gathers in the Château de Versailles to vote on revisions to the Constitution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Versailles?
Within an hour or so of Versailles: Eiffel Tower (13 km), DS World Paris (14 km), Arc de Triomphe (14 km), Musée de l'Orangerie (15 km).
Are there any good drives near Versailles?
The nearest famous roads are Rouen-Les-Essarts.
Where is Versailles?
Versailles is in Île-de-France, France, about 4 km from Marnes-la-Coquette.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 85,416
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Île-de-France
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 48.8036, 2.1342
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Essential numbers in France
Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.
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Worth the detour from Versailles
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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DS World Paris
The striking automotive showroom and brand experience on the Champs-Élysées showcasing French automotive design and innovation.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Arc de Triomphe
Monumental triumphal arch honouring those who fought for France, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées.
14 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Musée de l'Orangerie
A jewel of a museum in the Tuileries housing Monet's monumental Water Lilies murals in two purpose-built oval rooms.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Place de la Concorde
Largest public square in Paris at the eastern end of the Champs-Élysées, anchored by a 3,300-year-old Egyptian obelisk.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Atelier Renault
Renault's flagship lifestyle space on the Champs-Élysées combining concept cars, a boutique, and a stylish cafe-restaurant.
15 km · about 25 min drive
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Champs-Élysées
World-famous tree-lined avenue stretching from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
15 km · about 30 min drive
museum
Musée d'Orsay
Housed in a stunning Beaux-Arts railway station, it holds the world's finest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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