Park · Yvelines, west of Paris
Photo: Château de Versailles
Gardens of the Château de Versailles
Le Nôtre's fountains, groves and the Grand Canal give children space to run on a scale nothing in Paris can match – and from November to March the gardens are free.
| What | Park |
|---|---|
| Where | Yvelines, west of Paris, Versailles |
| Address | Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles (gardens entered via the Cour d'Honneur or the park gates) |
| Season and hours | Gardens open every day; until 1 November 7:00–20:30 (last entry 19:00; 1 November closing at 19:00). Low season from 2 November: 8:00–18:00, last entry 17:30 (regional listing). Closed in exceptional weather (snow, high winds). |
| Getting there | About 45 min by Métro or RER from Paris |
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Checked on chateauversailles.fr, visitparisregion.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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