Best Versailles Day Trips & Things to Do

Visitors flock to this affluent French city to gaze at its spectacular Palace of Versailles and the vast gardens surrounding it. Versailles was established in 1682 by King Louis XIV and remained France's capital city until 1789. It was the site of the signing of the 1783 Treaty of Paris and 1919 Treaty of Versailles. Versailles also was an important location in the French Revolution in the late 1700s and the Franco-Prussian War in 1870. In addition to the famous palace, other interesting city sites are Marche Notre-Dame, The King's Stables, The King's Vegetable Garden, Theatre Montansier, Musee Lambinet and Salle du Jeu de Paume. The regal destination is rich in French history and beautiful sights!