Louis XIV's new town in a morning: classical squares, the parish church of the kings and the market that has stood on the same spot since the 17th century.
Photo: Office de Tourisme de Versailles
Distance
3.6 km
Time
Not stated by the tourist office
Difficulty
Easy, on pavements
Start
Versailles tourist office, 1 place du Maréchal Lyautey
Past
Place Hoche (18th century), Notre-Dame church, Musée Lambinet, Espace Richaud, the former royal hospital, Place du Marché Notre-Dame
Season
All year; the market halls are open Tuesday to Sunday.
With children
Town streets throughout; finish at the market halls for a snack. No source covers pushchairs.
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