11 days in Yvelines Itinerary

Get out of town with these interesting Versailles side-trips: Parc Zoologique et Chateau de Thoiry (in Thoiry) and Chateau of Rambouillet (in Rambouillet). On 7th (Sun), while away the hours contemplating the architecture of Palace of Versailles. There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of The Trianons & The Hamlet, get to know the fascinating history of Grand Canal, make a trip to France Miniature, and shop like a local with The Royal Chapel.

To find reviews, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Versailles travel route planning website.

Manchester, UK to Versailles is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Manchester to Versailles. Traveling from Manchester in August, expect nights in Versailles to be about the same, around 15°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 29°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can catch the flight back home.