Versailles, France

The gardens of the Chateaux de Versailles

The gardens of the Chateaux de Versailles

Map of Île-de-France in France

Versailles is in the Île-de-France region.

Map of Paris-Isle-of-France, France

Versailles is in the (78) Yvelines departement

Versailles in Yvelines

Map of Versailles in the Yvelines

About Versailles

Versailles is in the Yvelines department of the Paris-Isle-of-France region.

Palace of the Kings of France, to the south west of Paris.


The famous palace was built by the Sun King, Rois Louis XIV in 1682. It remains one of the most visited places in France. The highlights being the Hall of Mirrors and of course the immense gardens.


Historical monuments, castles, museums

Chateau Versailles

The official site of one of the most famous and impressive castles in the world. Home to the kings of France and an example of flamboyant design and taste.