Versailles, France

If you have several days in Paris, we suggest you take the time to visit the castle of Versailles. A visit to the Palace of Versailles is a rich and opulent look into the world of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI.

There are various day trips can be from Paris, which included transportation and admission. If you want to do things on your own, you can take the RER (Réseau Express Régional) train from central Paris to Versailles and are available in about 40 minutes. The stationis about five minutes' walk from the castle.

The splendid Palace and Park of Versailles is famous as a symbol for the system of absolute monarchy in France. 'Was the official residence of the king and queen of 1682-1790. Versailles is one of the greatest gardens ever created, with fountains, flower gardens and wide channels. It was designed by André Le Nôtre.

Visit the history of France to enjoy the sculptures, paintings, and museum.During a trip inside the palace, be sure to see room lined with mirrors, the ballroom is over 230 meters long ballroom with 17 large mirrors. Many historical events took place in this room, including the coronation of Kaiser Wilhelm I, and the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, which established the League of Nations and ended World War II

Spend some time strolling through the gardens. You can also rent a rowboat in a lake miles long, called the Grand Canal. You can also walk inmeans the nearby forest to visit the Grand Trianon, which was home to Louis XV's favorite mistress, Madame de Maintenon, and the Petit Trianon, the home of his wife, Queen Marie Antoinette to Louis XVI. It is said that they would go here if they wanted to leave the royal treatment and documents, and just be themselves. Nearby, on the Queen's Hamlet, which meant a small village where the queen to see how they try to live as a farmer, was. This area offerson land, sea and water mill for their entertainment. Can you imagine? Oh, and if the castle and all of these areas was not sufficient, as there is a royal chapel, stables and an opera, one of the largest in Europe today.

When you visit the castle, in the summer months, secure and enjoy the fountain. When activated, the wells are accompanied by classical music, and the water is out of sync with time.

several tours of France for a week ormost include a visit to Versailles.