Nearby Attractions

Domaine de Madame Elisabeth

Distance: 20-minute walk from palace What: Estate of Louis XVI's sister Admission: Free Features: - Preserved 18th-century gardens - Touching memorial to guillotined princess - Peaceful picnic spots - Almost no tourists

Musée Lambinet

What: Versailles city history museum Location: Beautiful 18th-century mansion Highlights: - Pre-palace Versailles artifacts - Revolutionary period focus - Decorative arts collection - Temporary exhibitions

Admission: €6 Worth It For: History buffs, rainy days

Cimetière Notre-Dame

Notable Graves: - Palace architects and artists - Revolutionary figures - 19th-century celebrities - Beautiful sculptures

Free Entry: Daylight hours Atmosphere: Peaceful, contemplative

Parc de Balbi

History: Created for Comte de Provence's mistress Features: - English-style landscape garden - Hidden grotto - Romantic walks - Dog-friendly

Access: Free, always open Perfect For: Morning jog, evening stroll