Hostels in Versailles

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 5°C. Average annual precipitation for Versailles is 725 mm.

Overall, Versailles is known for its historical sites, gardens and museums. Major attractions include Palace of Versailles, Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. Get out into nature with places such as Parc du Domaine de Madame Elisabeth, Luxembourg Gardens and Parc de St-Cloud. Cultural attractions include Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon and Jeu de Paume.

Keep this information about transit options in Versailles in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Orly Airport (ORY), 12 mi (19.3 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Roissy - Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), which is 24.4 mi (39.3 km) away. Once you’re on the ground, you might want to make use of public transport. Walk to nearby metro stations such as Versailles Château Rive Gauche RER Station, Porchefontaine Station and Les Portes de Saint-Cyr Tram Stop. To see more of the area, catch a train at Versailles (XVE-Versailles-Chateau Train Station), Versailles-Chantiers Station or Versailles-Rive-Droite Station.