Versailles Travel Forum

I am looking forward to seeing Versaille again in October. Last time I was there (July 2003) I missed the fountains, I know they are only turned on at certain times (mornings I think). Can anyone tell me if the fountains will be turned on at all in October, if so, what are the hours? Thanks for the help. LE

Has anyone tried this new gizmo from Versailles? From the description, it's probably some kinds of PDA device. Anyone knows the rental cost?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Hi,
I will be in Paris in late august/early september and would like to do a day-trip to Versailles. Does anybody know how long it takes to get there from Paris? (city center) And any advice on what to do/things to see while there? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks :)

Hello,
I want to spend a morning at Versailles, just see the "basics" and I want to know how often the RER goes back to Paris so I know when I will be getting back. I only want to spend 2-3 hours there, so I want to arrive early for the gardens and leave before noon. Thanks for any information.
Tiffany

I will be in Versailles 3rd week in July with 4 kids 2 boys aged 2 + 2 girls 6 and 8). I would love to get advice on activities which will bring big smiles to their lovely faces.

Happy and joyous travel everyone

Setanta

Hello,

I am planning a visit to Versailles Castle very soon, and I'm hoping that fellow VT members can help me out with 2 questions:

(1) Is Versailles Rive Gauche RER station closest to Versailles Castle, or is there a closer station?

(2) Could someone please tell me whether there are any lockers for storing luggage in the station? I will be heading to Paris Orly airport after my visit to Versailles.

Thanks!
Dan

Hi All,
I'll be in Paris this year between Dec 29th to Jan 1st.
I'm planning to visit Versailles on 30th. I don't want to spend whole day over there. I would like to return to Paris and do the Sienne river Cruise in the evening.
I can spend max of 6-7 hours at Versailles. I'll be visiting this place with my Wife and will be accompained by my cousin brother who is joining me from Germany. I need some recommendations on the things I can do in this short period.
I checked out the following options.
1.A guided tour to Versailles with hotel pickup and drop off costs $68 (3 and half hours duration)
http://www.paris-trip.com/tours.asp?id=4

2.A guided tour without hotel pickup costs $58 per person. or Un guided tour costs 37$
(4 hours duration)
http://www.shop.viator.com/brochure/featured/CITY/PARIS/05

But somehow I'm feeling its little expensive for me.Can some one sugest me a economical way to do this. The only reason I'm kind of inclined to these tours is that they will cover in 3-4 hours. If we have to discover things on our own it might take longer.
Here are the details of the hotel where I'll be staying.

Grand Hotel Nouvel Opera
152 Avenue Ledru Rollin
Paris 75011
France

I dont know how far Versailles is from this place. Any other suggestions will be great..
Regards,
Mahesha

I have been to the Versaille during May. During my walk around the fountain (more precisely, the Apollo fountain) in the garden, I was very impressed by the piece of music being played. Unfortunately, I forgot to write down the name of the composer and the title of the music. Does anybody know who composed it and the title name of the music? I am very desparate for the information. Thanks!!

looking for a recommendation on an affordable escorted tour to Versailles that includes hotel pick-up and return. Thanks!!