Are you about to discover the famous Château de Versailles and its magnificent gardens? Then check out our list of the best areas to stay in Versailles!
Located in the Yvelines region, southwest of Paris, Versailles is world-famous for its chateau, the famous Château de Versailles, as well as its gardens, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Created by the will of King Louis XIV, the town was the seat of French political power for over a century, from 1682 to 1789. During this period, it also became the cradle of the French Revolution. Following these historic events, it lost its status as a royal city, becoming the capital of Seine-et-Oise and then of Yvelines in 1968.
Now an affluent residential town, Versailles is a leading international tourist destination. Tourists and visitors flock to this former royal city every day, first and foremost to discover the château and its gardens, but also to visit many other cultural and historical buildings.
Choosing the right accommodation in Versailles is essential to making the most of your stay in this city with its emblematic Château. So where to stay in Versailles? To help you plan your trip, we’ve listed the best areas to stay in Versailles.
Notre-Dame
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The district takes its name fromNotre-Dame church – the parish church of the nearby château. It was the first district to be built when the new town was created under Louis XIV. As such, it is the true historic downtown of the former royal city! The Notre-Dame district is undoubtedly the best place to stay in Versailles.
Many of the city’s historical, cultural and tourist attractions are located in this superb district: the Montansier theater, opened in 1777, the Lambinet museum – the former hôtel du bailliage which housed the local court under the Ancien Régime, the Place du Marché-Notre-Dame and the Galerie des Carrosses. Several prestigious hotels have also taken up residence in this magnificent district, which faces the Château de Versailles.
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Saint-Louis
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Symmetrical with the Notre-Dame district, the Saint-Louis district lies to the south of the latter.
This district is also perfect for Versailles accommodation: it offers privileged access to the Château and its gardens, and is home to magnificent historic buildings such as the Salle du Jeu de paume, the king’s kitchen garden, the pièce d’eau des Suisses and the cathedral of the same name. As with the Notre-Dame district, it is served by the RER C train via the Versailles Château Rive Gauche station.
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Porchefontaine
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To the east of the city center and the Château de Versailles lies the residential district of Porchefontaine, which extends around the train station of the same name. Served by the RER C, this residential neighborhood is the perfect place to stay in Versailles. You’re not far from the historic city center, easily accessible by bus, and you’ll benefit from lower rates for your accommodation in Versailles.
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Montreuil
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Also located to the east of the city center, the Montreuil district is famous for its shopping street of the same name. The district is also home to the Gare de Montreuil, served by the Transilien and Noctilien L trains, as well as the Gare de Versailles Rive Droite. Montreuil is also an excellent residential area in Versailles. From your accommodation, you’ll be able to enjoy a number of beautiful walks, including in the nearby Forêt Domaniale de Fausses Reposes.
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Map of hotels and accommodations – Versailles