![The Palace of Versailles, or simply Versailles, is a royal château in Versailles in the Île-de-France region of France. It is also known as the Château de Versailles. When the château was built, Versailles was a country village; today, however, it is a wealthy suburb of Paris, some 20 kilometres southwest of the French capital. The court of Versailles was the centre of political power in France from 1682, when Louis XIV moved from Paris, until the royal family was forced to return to the capital in October 1789 after the beginning of the French Revolution. Versailles is therefore famous not only as a building, but as a symbol of the system of absolute monarchy of the Ancien Régime. Tourist attraction and art exhibition site The Fifth Republic has enthusiastically promoted the museum as one of France's foremost tourist attractions. The Public Establishment of the Palace, Museum and National Estate of Versailles, a French établissement public à caractère administratif, and Château de Versailles Spectacles organized a Versailles exhibition of the modern art of Jeff Koons in 2008. Six of the works on display came from "the vast private collection of François Pinault, France's wealthiest art collector." In 2008, official Versailles figures stated that nearly five million people visit the château, and 8 to 10 million walk in the gardens, every year [Wikipedia.org]](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635212957794/44dbbdda-e173-4235-b013-bf5114857e10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1920&ra=fit&ch=480)
What's Notre-Dame Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Notre-Dame, especially its restaurants. You can take time to discover this upscale neighborhood's gardens and historical sites. Learn about local heritage at top landmarks like Palace of Versailles. There's plenty more to see, including Grand Trianon and Hameau de la Reine.
How to Get to Notre-Dame
Flying to:
- Paris Orly Airport (ORY), 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Notre-Dame
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 25 mi (40.2 km) from Notre-Dame
Things to See and Do in and around Notre-Dame
What to See in Notre-Dame
- Palace of Versailles
- Grand Trianon
- Paris France Temple
- Petit Trianon
- Hameau de la Reine
Things to Do in Notre-Dame
- Royal Opera of Versailles
- Carriage Museum
- Musée Lambinet
- Versailles Academy of Equestrian Arts
Other Popular Notre-Dame Attractions
- Temple of Love
- Eglise Notre Dame
When Is the Best Time to Visit Versailles?
- Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 65°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 42°F)
- Rainiest months: June, December, May, October (average 3 inches of rainfall)