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The World’s 100 Best Palaces

Palace of Versailles

Versailles, France

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PALACES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 17 2026
Palace of Versailles

A royal palace at Versailles on the edge of Paris, once home to Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette, with vast formal gardens, fountains and a Grand Canal. Inside are gilded state rooms, ceiling paintings, the Hall of Mirrors and royal apartments, while the grounds hold the Trianons and the Queen's Hamlet.

Highlights

  • Hall of Mirrors
  • Petit and Grand Trianon
  • Queen's Hamlet

Good to know

  • Book timed tickets well in advance
  • Gardens need a separate paid ticket
  • Allow at least half a day

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