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| region | Île-de-France | |
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| Residents | 85.205 (2018) | |
| height | 180 m | |
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Versailles is a city with around 85,000 inhabitants in the southwest of Paris in the French Department Yvelines. The elegant place of residence in the catchment area of Paris is at the same time a garrison town and one of the most important tourist destinations in the country. Is known worldwide Palace of Versailles with its park, most of which was built by the Sun King Louis XIV in the 17th century. It has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.
background
The former hunting lodge of Louis XIII was extended and expanded with three wings by Phillibert le Roy in 1631-34. In 1662 the Sun King took it upon himself to expand it and make it the seat of government and residence.
getting there
By plane
Scheduled flights land at one of the two Paris airports.
- From 1 Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle Roissy-en-France Airport
(IATA: CDG) runs the S-Bahn line RER B heading south (Robinson / Saint Rémy les Chevreuses) to the station Saint Michel Notre-Dame, from there the S-Bahn line RER C to the terminus Versailles Rive Gauche. It should be noted that the airport has several terminals (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 for regular flights, Terminal 3 for charter and low-cost flights. Terminal 2 has a direct RER connection, and Terminal 1 and 3 are operated by the driverless shuttle train CDGVAL to the RER station, which can be reached on foot from Terminal 3 in a shorter time. The distance is about 400 m.
- From 2 Paris-Orly Airport(IATA: ORY) The driverless small shuttle train operates Orlyval to the transfer station Antony, from there the above-mentioned S-Bahn line RER B (direction Aeroport Charles-de-Gaulle / Mitry-Claye) to the station Saint Michel Notre Dame, from there the S Bahn line RER C to the terminus Versailles Rive Gauche.
- Both airports are more convenient, safer (and more expensive) Air France buses to the Parisian Montparnasse train station, from there the suburban train to every 20 minutes Versailles Chantiers (see below).
Private planes stands in the vicinity of Versailles the little von Aeroports de Paris operated airfield 3 Aéroport Toussus Le Noble
(IATA: TNF), 78117 Châteaufort (Yvelines), Tel. 01 29 56 24 75, as the closest runway, which is about 6 km SSW from Versailles.
By train
Run between Paris and the three train stations in Versailles
- to the train station 4 Versailles Rive Gauche (in the western part of the city) the S-Bahn (RER line C to the terminus), every 15 minutes. Journey time around 20-30 minutes. Price about 5 € (as of March 2009). At the destination station the way to the castle (10 minutes walk) is signposted. The cathedral, the Carré Saint-Louis district, the Jeu de Paume and the royal vegetable garden are also within easy walking distance
- to the train station 5 Versailles Rive Droite (in the northern part of the city) the Transilien suburban train (departure from Paris from Gare Saint-Lazare station), every 20 minutes, journey time about 20 minutes. Price € 3.80 (As of July 2010).
- to the train station 6 Versailles Chantiers (in the southern part of the city) the Transilien suburban train (departure from Paris at Montparnasse station), every 20 minutes. Price € 3.05 (As of July 2010).
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Tourist Attractions
Palace of Versailles
1 It was built in the 17th century by the "Sun King" Louis XIV to demonstrate his power and glory when Unesco world heritage site classified royal residence is the main attraction not only of the city and the region, but also one of the most important and most visited attractions in France. The classic tour leads through the State Apartments (Grands appartements du Roi et de la Reine), the mirror gallery, on the weekends of the high season also through the apartment of the Crown Prince and the apartments of the daughters of Louis XV. On long weekends, you should refrain from viewing the interior, given the long waiting times and the unbearable crowd.
history
From Louis XIII. Built in 1631 and expanded by Louis XIV the "Sun King" to erect a monument to demonstrate his power and glory. Originally used as a hunting lodge, the young Ludwig began to design the palace in 1661 to match his status. In 1682 Ludwig moved his court and government to Versailles. The north and south wings as well as the orangery were added. In 1789, the French people forced the royal family to return to Paris.
Versailles wrote international history, the German Kaiser Wilhelm I proclaimed the German Empire in 1871. At the end of World War I, the peace treaty was signed here.
In the turmoil of the French Revolution, Versailles was mercilessly plundered and many art treasures were auctioned, disappeared or were destroyed.
Hall of Mirrors - Galerie des Glaces
The most famous of all the halls in the palace stretches over 75 m long and is 10 m wide. The light falls through 17 large windows onto 17 equal-sized mirrors. They give the room an indescribable shine. 32 silver chandeliers and wall sconces illuminate the hall, the light of which is refracted a thousand times in the windows and mirrors. Louis XIV's first 17 years of his reign are glorified on the ceiling. In the gallery, which actually served as a passage room between the king and queen's apartments, only extraordinary celebrations took place.
The hall made history in 1871 by the German Chancellor Bismarck, who proclaimed the Prussian King Emperor of Germany. On June 28, 1919, the First World War officially ended here with the peace treaty with Germany.
Today the hall of mirrors has been restored as it appeared in 1770 at the wedding of Louis XVI to Marie-Antoinette. The restoration of the hall of mirrors was completed in 2007.
From the middle windows you have a wonderful view of the spacious garden.
Salons of War and Peace
At the left end of the Hall of Mirrors there is a transition to the Queen's apartment, the Peace Hall, at the right end is the transition to the Great Apartment, the War Hall.
State apartments - Grand Apartment
The state rooms and living quarters of the kings can still be visited today, although many rooms are empty and you have to think about the splendor of that time.
King's apartment
Ox-eye hall - Oeil de boeuf
It was the antechamber in which the nobles awaited the king's rise.
State bedroom - Chambre du Roi
The chamber of Louis XIV occupies the center of the castle. The bed was facing the rising sun. across from.
Council Cabinet - Grand Cabinet du Roi
The King's Private Apartment - Cabinets íntérieurs du Roi
While there was no separation between public and private life for Louis XIV, his great-grandson Louis XV. In 1738 the right rooms around the marble courtyard were converted into private rooms.
- bedroom
- Watch cabinet
- Anteroom of the dogs
- Small dining room
- Corner room
- Golden Cabinet
- Library of Louis XVI
- China salon
- Louis XVI gaming room
Queen's apartment
Battle gallery - Galeries des Batailles
The more than 120 m long Galeries des Batailles, which stretches over the entire length of the south wing and shows pictures of battles and important historical events, is particularly impressive.
Castle chapel
Built 1699-1710.
Opera house
Completed in 1770.
Sightseeing
- Open Every day; except Mondays and January 1st, May 1st and December 25th. A visit is also not possible on the occasion of - unpredictable and rare - official ceremonies or receptions of state visits; it is advisable to do this in the event sheet Officiel des Spectacles to check. ·
High season from April 1 to October 31, 9 a.m. - 6.30 p.m., Low season from November 1 to March 31, 9 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.
The Trianon and Domaine de Marie-Antoinette are only open from 12 noon · Last admission one hour before closing. - entry Castle: € 18, reduced: € 13, EU citizens up to 25 years free. · Admission to Trianon Palaces: € 12, reduced: € 6 · Day pass for a visit to the entire domain (except for special exhibitions): € 20, on music days: € 27. (As of Aug 2020)
- In addition, admission to the gardens is charged on certain days (see below). Admission is free for young people under 18 years of age, EU students under 26 years of age and disabled persons upon presentation of appropriate ID. (All information as of 2020, without guarantee). According to the castle administration barrier-free access Entrance Porte H (not tested). The relevant department can be reached on 01 3083 7505.
- It is forbidden to take pictures with a flash!
- Directions: Place d'Armes, 7800 Versailles, Tel. 01 3083 7800 Next RER station Line C: “Versailles Rive Gauche”, a ticket is required from Paris: Zone 1-4. SNCF trains run from "Paris Montparnasse" to "Versailles Chantiers" and from "Paris Saint Lazare" to "Versailles Rive Droite".
Castle Park
- Versailles Palace Park, High season (as above) open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (for vehicles) to 8.30 p.m. for pedestrians, low season (as above) daily except Monday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Free entry, except: Grandes Eaux musicales from April 4th to October 25th on Sat, Sun and on public holidays and Tuesdays from May 12th to June 23rd and July 14th, all day long on the occasion of the great musical water games, which are from 11.00-12.00 and from 3.30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2.30 p.m. to 4 p.m., admission is charged: € 8, children, young people and students 6 - 18 years and disabled people € 6, children up to 5 years free.
- Jardins musicaux: Tuesdays from July 6th to September 28th 2010 from 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., admission € 7, children, young people and students 6-18 years and disabled € 6, children up to 5 years free (as of 2010, without Guarantee).
Great trianon
Small trianon and domain of Marie-Antoinette
Erected in 1767 by order of Louis XV for his mistress Madame Pompadour
City sights
Churches and monasteries
- 2 Saint-Louis Cathedral
- Couvent de la Reine. Queen's Monastery.
Museums
- 4 Lambinet Museum, 54 Boulevard de la Reine, 78000 Versailles (train station Versailles Rive Droite). Tel.: (0)1 39 50 30 32.City museum in a pretty city palace, built in the 18th century and furnished with the original paneling and corresponding furniture and paintings, in which the life of Versailles is evoked in a total of 35 rooms. There are also exhibits on the city's history, products from the armory Boutet and impressionist paintings from the Guy collection. Worth seeing!Open: Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun, except on public holidays (January 1st, Easter Sunday, May 1st, Ascension Day, Pentecost, July 14th, November 11th, December 25th).Price: Admission € 5.50, reduced € 4.10 (as of March 2009).
miscellaneous
- Salle du Jeu de Paume, 1 rue du Jeu de Paume, 78000 Versailles. Tel.: 33 (0)1 30 83 77 88. Train station Versailles Rive Gauche. In this hall of the under Louis XV. On June 20, 1789, the members of the Third Estate of the General Assembly met and vowed not to separate before they had given France a constitution. The painter David captured the memorable historical event that occurred shortly before the outbreak of the French Revolution in a famous painting.Open: Sa Su 12.30pm - 6.30pm.Price: free entry.
- Hotel de Madame de Pompadour
- Hotel de Madame du Barry
- Ministère des Affaires étrangères de Louis XV. Former Foreign Ministry of Louis XV.
- Carrés Saint-Louis
- Old market and Baillage
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camping
- 1 Camping Huttopia Versailles, 31 rue Berthelot, F-78000 Versailles. Tel.: 33 1 39 51 23 61. 3 *** campsite with heated swimming pool, 4 hectare site right next to the Versailles state forest with wonderful, sun-protected pitches, ideally located for sightseeing tours, only 700 m from RER station Porchefontaine (RER-C), 3.4 km to Palace of Versailles.Open: late March - early November.
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Web links
- http://www.mairie-versailles.fr (fr) - Versailles official website
