Palace · Versailles, France
Palace of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles (French: Château de Versailles) is a château and historic monument in Versailles in the Yvelines department of France, southwest of Paris. Built 1661. It drew 8,132,518 visitors in 2018.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Versailles, France |
|---|---|
| Type | Palace |
| Built | 1661 |
| Architect | Louis Le Vau, François d'Orbay |
| Area | Area: 0.067 km² |
| Annual visitors (2018) | 8,132,518 |
| Coordinates | 48.8047° N, 2.1203° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Palace of Versailles is known for
The Palace of Versailles (French: Château de Versailles) is a château and historic monument in Versailles in the Yvelines department of France, southwest of Paris.
About Palace of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles (French: Château de Versailles) is a château and historic monument in Versailles in the Yvelines department of France, southwest of Paris. It served as the principal residence of the French kings Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI. The king, the court, and the royal government lived there permanently from 6 May 1682 until 6 October 1789, except during the Regency years (1715–1723).
History
The site of Versailles is first mentioned in 1038 in a charter of the Abbey of Saint‑Père de Chartres. During the Middle Ages, the area consisted of small villages, farmland, and woodland. In the 16th century, the lands that would become Versailles were owned by the Gondi family, who were influential at the French court.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Palace of Versailles website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Versailles |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Toussus-le-Noble Airport (TNF) |
| Distance from the airport | 3.7 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) · Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), France · 12.0 miles away
- Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) · Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), France · 24.2 miles away
- Beauvais-Tillé airport (BVA) · Beauvais, France · 44.9 miles away
Landmarks nearby
The closest landmarks in this library, by straight-line distance.
Where to stay nearby
Places to stay near Palace of Versailles, with a link to each place's own site.
- Waldorf Astoria Versailles – Trianon Palace · Versailles
Palace hotel in the Trianon park
- Hôtel Le Versailles · Versailles
Hotel near the palace gates
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Frequently asked questions
What is Palace of Versailles?
The Palace of Versailles (French: Château de Versailles) is a château and historic monument in Versailles in the Yvelines department of France, southwest of Paris.
Where is Palace of Versailles located?
Palace of Versailles is in Versailles, France. Its coordinates are 48.8047° N, 2.1203° E.
How do I get to Palace of Versailles?
The nearest town is Versailles, and the nearest airport is Toussus-le-Noble Airport (TNF), about 3.7 miles away (straight line).
When was Palace of Versailles built?
Palace of Versailles was built 1661.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_of_Versailles — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2946 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://en.chateauversailles.fr/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.