Head to the historical city of Versailles
Enjoy the area's history, museums and cathedral with a rental holiday home in Versailles. This romantic city is known for its gardens, local tours and cafes. Palace of Versailles and Eiffel Tower are just a couple of the must-see attractions in the area. Many of our holiday rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters and sometimes even a hot tub—perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Activities and attractions in Versailles
Are you looking for attractions to visit during your stay? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and experience everything that makes Versailles a fun place to get away to. Here are some of the major attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Aquaboulevard (7 mi / 11.3 km)
- France Miniature (7.9 mi / 12.7 km)
- Jardin d'Acclimatation (8 mi / 12.9 km)
- Paris Zoological Park (13.3 mi / 21.4 km)
- Linas-Montlhéry Autodrome (13.5 mi / 21.7 km)
- Hippodrome de Vincennes (14.7 mi / 23.7 km)
Exploring the gardens and other natural features in Versailles
Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Versailles is a great place to get out in nature. These are a few of the area's noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Luxembourg Gardens (9.8 mi / 15.8 km)
- Andre Citroen Park (7.1 mi / 11.4 km)
- Champ de Mars (8.5 mi / 13.7 km)
- Parc Montsouris (9.6 mi / 15.4 km)
- Parc Monceau (9.7 mi / 15.7 km)
- Tuileries Garden (9.9 mi / 15.9 km)
Transport to and around Versailles
The nearest airport is in Orly Airport (ORY), located 12 mi (19.3 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you might consider flying into Roissy - Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), which is 24.4 mi (39.3 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Versailles (XVE-Versailles-Chateau Train Station), Versailles-Chantiers Station and Versailles-Rive-Droite Station are the main stations in the city. You can see more of Versailles by catching a ride on the metro at Versailles Château Rive Gauche RER Station, Porchefontaine Station or Les Portes de Saint-Cyr Tram Stop.