Experience Versailles
City is located in:
France
Airport(s):
Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
Orly Airport- (ORY)
*Versailles is a small city so for someone planning of visiting, the best option is to fly into one of the major airports located in Paris. From the airport, it is about one hour to Versailles
Language(s) Spoken:
French
*As this is an extremely popular tourist destination, the locals for the most part speak basic English, though we always suggest you learn a few basic phrases in the native language to help you along the way.
Things to Know Before you Go
Currency Used:
Euros
Main Methods of Payment:
We also suggest that you keep some cash on hand as some of the smaller vendors outside the palace may only accept cash.
Sales Tax/ GST:
20% - VAT which is already added to the cost of goods sold
General Climate:
The summers are short and the city never gets too hot. There is always a chance of rain year-round. The winters are extremely wet and, windy and very cold. Be prepared for the cold and wind as there is much to see by food. The average temperature throughout the year is between 76 F- max 87 F
Getting Around the City:
Versailles is a very small town in comparison to Paris. Once you get to the city, you should explore by foot. The public transportation into the city is easy to use and easy to follow. You can also drive into Versailles but that is a more expensive option.
Electronic Appliance Support:
220- 240 volts
Safety:
Versailles is a very safe place to visit. The locals are well aware of how important tourism is to the city itself and the government has taken great care in ensuring the safety of the thousands of people that visit. That being said, with any place that is so busy, you should always be aware of your surroundings and use good judgement.
Cultural Norms:
Versailles is a place you should visit when you want to see how the golden days of France were. With its beautiful art and stunning indoor and outdoor views it really is a feast for all nature and history lovers. It is a city to see by foot so when visiting we recommend good walking shoes, a rain coat, and a camera.