The Palace of Versailles is well known as a symbol of the absolute monarchy of France and for the role it played in the French Revolution. When the palace was built in the late 1600s, Versailles was far enough out of the hub of Paris to be considered the country. Now, it is a suburb easily accessible from the city. You've never seen opulence like the opulence on display at Versailles - it is absolutely crazy. I can't even imagine how much everything must have cost. Try not to imagine the millions of starving people who were allegedly told to "eat cake" and picture yourself living there instead, otherwise you'll think it's insane. It's one of the coolest places I've ever been because of the history and how much has happened there.
Tips for visiting Versailles:
1. Get there early. As early as possible.
2. Maybe don't make other concrete plans for the day. Give yourself plenty of time for the palace, the gardens, Marie Antoinette's hamlet, etc.
3. You must, must get some Angelina's hot chocolate (pictured below). The greatest, richest hot chocolate you will ever have.
4. Watch Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette before you go if you're feeling fancy!
Accessing Versailles:
Take RER Line C to Versailles (make sure the train is going to Versailles, some trains don't stop there!)
From the stop, follow the signs (or the crowd!)
Tickets:
18€ for adults
Free for students/under-25s
Hours:
1 April to 31 October
Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00 am to 6:30 pm
*closed Mondays!
1 November to 31 March
Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
*closed Mondays!
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