Palace of Versailles
Art Museum · Best for history enthusiasts & garden enthusiasts
The Palace of Versailles was the seat of French royal power from 1682 until the Revolution of 1789. Louis XIV, the Sun King, transformed a hunting lodge into the largest palace in Europe to project the absolute authority of the French monarchy — a statement of power that inspired royal courts across the continent for a century.
€21 full-day passport · ⏱ 4–6 hours · Closed Mondays