Versailles

The Château de Versailles, together with its gardens, is one of the most famous monuments of world heritage. The buildings trace the architectural style of the 17th and 18th centuries and include the Royal Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, the Royal Chapel, the Royal Opera, and the Museum of the History of France. Located in the Île-de-France region, just 20km southwest of Paris, the drive from central Paris to Versailles takes approximately 45 minutes to one hour depending on your hotel location. The Palace of Versailles has been listed as a World Heritage Site for 30 years and is one of the greatest achievements in French 17th-century art.