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Versailles is a city in France. Just 15 minutes away from Paris with the train, the city of Versailles should be on your itinerary when you're discovering France, OK it's a bit touristy but there's more to see than the Palace... Come & Find out!
Generally speaking, the West Suburbs of Paris, Yvelines, is a wonderful place to discover, wonderfuls castles and gardens... Check StGermain-en-Laye, Marly-le-Roi, Maison-Laffite, Rambouillet, and so on !
History of Versailles
More informations about the History of Versailles on the wikipedia:Versailles !
Travel guide in Versailles & Yvelines
Everything you need to know about Versailles is on the "Versailles for CSers" google map! You will find the must-seen places and other good tips for you journey, here is a short list of interestings things to do in Versailles:
The Estate of Versailles
The Palace
The Gardens
The Trianons
The Marie-Antoinette's Hamlet
City of Versailles
The food markets
The Churches
Lovely streets & Amazing bakeries
More informations about the places to visit in Versailles on the wikivoyage:Versailles !
Tips
Internet spots
- FREE WIFI : Brasserie du musée, close to the palace of Versailles, 2 place Gambetta 78000 Versailles
- FREE WIFI : MacDonald's , close to Versailles-RiveGauche station
- Internet café with printer : Aux Petits bouffons, 68 rue d'Anjou 78000 Versailles
Transport
How to get to Versailles ?
- by Train
RER C , direction (Versailles-Chantiers) or Versailles-Rive Gauche Transilien direction Versailles-Chantiers from Montparnasse station in Paris direction Versailles-Rive Droite from Saint-Lazare station in Paris, via la Défense
How to get to Saint Germain-en-laye or Maisons-Laffite? RER A , direction Poissy
How to get back to Paris ? from Versailles Chantiers, RER C, direction Saint Martin D'Etampes from Versailles Rive Gauche, every train goes to Paris !!!
- By Carpooling:
You can find a driver or passenger to share the ride and cut on travel cost. In France carpooling is very popular and is called "covoiturage". Try Envoiture.fr to get to Versailles.
Couchsurfing in Versailles & Yvelines
Meetings
Meetings are gererally organized on a monthly basis. It can be a very simple gathering around a drink or a very special event.
To keep in touch don't forget to register on CS Versailles & Yvelines group : all the meetings are posted there!
Last meetings :
File:Kings and Queens spring bal.jpeg.jpg Kings & Queens Spring Ball |
"Let’s Celebrate Spring! Wanna dance? So time to put your best shoes on and go on the dancefloor to enjoy a delightful party! Salsa and Rock lovers it’s the occasion to show your skills ! We invite you to a party in a magical place called “le Pas du Roy” just next to the Palace of Versailles. It’s a very nice lounge bar with a large reception room with the perfect decoration for such an event." |
File:Galette des rois.jpeg Galette des rois |
"In France, January is the occasion of sharing a special cake (or pie as you like) that we call "Galette des Rois".So which better place than the Palace of Versailles. The CS community of Versailles is waiting for all of you to celebrate this tradition together! We will make you discover at the same time the beauty of the gardens of Versailles!" |
Couchsurfers
It is only a little list of members in the area but there are more others. Anybody is able to organise a CS Meeting, everybody is welcomed to do it, especially if it is to suggest a great idea ! So if you have an idea, create your own meeting by clicking here, and make an announce for this meeting on the CS Group of Versailles & Yvelines !
AMY 1823 : Versailles city ambassador
Arnaud Bonzom : Versailles & Yvelines group moderator
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