Europe Chevron. France Chevron. Ile-de-France Chevron. Paris Chevron. If you purchase something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Paris has something to satisfy every cultural craving. But as the city swells with tourists for the Olympic Games this summer, visitors can take a breather with a day trip. Read our complete Paris travel guide here. This gallery has been updated with new information since its original publish date.
Versailles is one of the most common trips to pair with a visit to Paris for good reason: the Palace of Versailles is a true marvel, and barely 30 minutes away by car. The crowds can get gnarly, sure, this is one of France's most popular tourist destinations but braving them is well worth it to experience this vibrant slice of history so vividly.
Expand beyond the court of Louis XIV during your trip, and nab at table at some of the modern restaurants setting the standard for food in the city. Just at the edge of the Chateau de Versailles gardens, the Trianon Palace takes its inspiration from the Grand Trianon, the pink-marble hideaway built by Louis XIV as an escape from confining courtly life.
Rooms are spacious with plush, contemporary furnishings, but request one facing the garden or park in the historic hotel, and not the newer annex.
Rooms come with Nespresso machines, Salvatore Ferragamo bath products, and mosaic-tiled marble bathrooms with heated floors. Some have marble fireplaces. The best part about dining here is that the experience is all Alain Ducasse in style and service, without the steep prices.
