• The Palace of Versailles

Chateau de Versailles, a 17th century royal residence and the center of power, art and science in 17th century France. The palace in the town of Versailles, 30 km Southwest of Paris, is considered the most impressive and extravagant palace and gardens, and one of the most popular destination in France. The huge complex of buildings is arranged in two wings and courtyards, home to exceptionally decorated state apartments including the famous Hall of Mirrors, the lavishly decorated Queen’s Bedroom and many more.
Enjoy the artwork galleries, period artifacts and furniture, and the gilded works of art from the Renaissance. Part of the palace is the National Museum of the Palace of Versailles, home to a vast collection of paintings, sculptures, drawings, engravings, and period furniture and artifacts. The Palace amazing Gardens and Park are considered the archetype of the French formal garden with their strict design of axial paths, flowerbeds, hedges, fountains, ponds, and lakes. Take a one hour local train ride from Gare de Lyon in Paris to Versailles.

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Versailles, Paris, France. Versailles in Île-de-France region, renowned worldwide for its château, the Château de Versailles and the gardens of Versailles

The Hall of Mirrors (Galerie des Glaces) of the Royal Palace of Versailles in France. The Royal Palace of Versailles is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, Paris, France