King Louis XVI gave his 19 year-old younger sister Elisabeth this “country” estate in 1783. She lived there until the…
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To Discover – The Best of Versailles & Its Surroundings
Versailles is more than just its famous castle. Lively markets, secret gardens, unusual museums, family activities, equestrian shows… Let us guide you through our favourite spots and discover a royal city with a thousand faces, just steps away from your room.
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Versailles at Your Doorstep
Staying at Hôtel des Roys puts you at the heart of Versailles. Not to be missed:
- Palace of Versailles (5 min walk): royal apartments, Hall of Mirrors, formal gardens
- Grand Trianon & Petit Trianon: within the palace estate
- Queen's Hamlet: Marie-Antoinette's rustic village
- Carriage Gallery: exceptional history museum, rated 4.5/5 (6 min)
- Academy of Equestrian Arts of Versailles: equestrian shows, rated 4.9/5
- Versailles Market: one of the finest markets in Île-de-France
The Palace of Versailles is just 600 metres from the hotel - a 5-minute walk along avenue de Paris to the royal gates.
To explore further within the estate, the hotel also offers bicycle rental. See also: our bicycle rental service.
Yes, the hotel offers bicycle rental (for a fee), ideal for exploring the estate. By bike, you can discover:
- The gardens and the Grand Canal of the Palace of Versailles
- Marly Park and its forests
- The surrounding villages
Contact reception at +33 (0)1 39 50 56 00 to book your bicycle and find out about rates.
Yes, the Palace of Versailles organises spectacular events throughout the year:
- Grandes Eaux Musicales (Apr-Oct): the garden fountains dance to baroque music
- Grandes Eaux Nocturnes (summer): sound and light shows in the evening
- Fireworks: summer programme
For exact dates, check the official Palace of Versailles website.
Versailles is ideally placed for many excursions:
- Paris: 35-45 min on RER C (station 400 m from the hotel)
- Chartres and its Gothic cathedral: 1h by train from Versailles-Chantiers
- Rambouillet and its château: 30 min by car
- Château de Breteuil: 25 min by car
The 24-hour reception team can advise you on the best excursions for your interests.
Yes, Hôtel des Roys is very well served:
- RER C - Versailles-Château-Rive-Gauche: 400 m (5 min) - direct link to Paris in 35-45 min
- Versailles-Chantiers station: 850 m (10 min) - Transilien lines N and U (Paris-Montparnasse)
- Bus: several lines serve central Versailles
The location is rated 4.9/5 on TripAdvisor and 9.5/10 on Booking.com: "Excellent for travellers".
