Things to do in Versailles, Ile-de-France: The Best Museums

January 22, 2022 Tynisha Seiler

This former unofficial capital of France sits just 10 miles from Paris and is easily reachable by train. Even though the Chateau de Versailles has been known as the epitome of indulgent luxury for centuries, seeing it in person is a jaw-dropping experience. The chateau's magnificent gardens are free, but it's worth shelling out for a day ticket to see the interior—although it does make going back to even a fancy hotel seem rather humdrum.
Restaurants in Versailles

1. Galerie Modern Art

9 rue du Vieux Versailles Quartier Saint Louis, 78000, Versailles France +33 6 13 42 66 20 https://en.versailles-tourisme.com/galerie-modern-art.html
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Galerie Modern Art

2. Osmotheque

36 rue du Parc de Clagny, 78000, Versailles France +33 1 39 55 46 99 http://www.osmotheque.fr/
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Osmotheque

3. Galerie Ici et Ailleurs

69 rue Royale, 78000, Versailles France +33 1 30 84 16 50
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Galerie Ici et Ailleurs

Ici et Ailleurs is a gallery own by Rehahn, a french photographer based in Vietnam. This gallery displays his best photographs in limited edition. Vietnam, Cuba, India and Malaysia, photos are taken during his several journeys.

4. Galerie des Carrosses

1 avenue Rockefeller Musee Du Carrosse, 78000, Versailles France +33 1 30 83 78 00 http://www.chateauversailles.fr/
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4.5 based on 298 reviews

Galerie des Carrosses

Reviewed By rosemead1 - Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom

This is one of the rare attractions in Versailles that is free to visit, it is worth popping in to see the beautiful state coaches and they also have some original sleds used by Marie Antoinette, also carriages made for her children are on display.

5. The Royal Chapel

Inside the Chateau Chateau de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France +33 1 30 83 78 00 http://es.chateauversailles.fr/homepage
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4.5 based on 519 reviews

The Royal Chapel

Reviewed By sanjib_duttagupta - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

A grand architecture commensurate with the palace grandeur, this chapel looks every bit of the royal usage at one point of time.

6. Museum of French History

Place d'Armes Chateau de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France http://en.chateauversailles.fr/discover-the-estate/the-palace/the-palace/museum-of-the-history-of-france
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Museum of French History

7. Musee Lambinet

54 boulevard de la Reine, 78000, Versailles France +33 1 39 50 30 32 http://www.versailles.fr
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4.0 based on 75 reviews

Musee Lambinet

Museum which displays 18th century furnishings and other items related to the history of Versailles.

8. Jeu de Paume

Rue Jeu de Paume, 78000, Versailles France http://www.chateauversailles.fr/decouvrir/domaine/salle-jeu-paume
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Jeu de Paume

Location of the meeting place of the Third Estate in 1789, where the "Tennis Court Oath" act of defiance was the starting point for the rebellion that led to the storming of the Bastille.

9. Maison des Musiciens Italiens

15 rue Champ Lagarde, 78000, Versailles France
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Maison des Musiciens Italiens

10. Musee de la Toile de Jouy

54 rue Charles de Gaulle Chateau de l'Eglantine, 78350 Jouy en Josas, Versailles France +33 1 39 56 48 64 http://www.museedelatoiledejouy.fr/fr/accueil
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Musee de la Toile de Jouy

Reviewed By sianh835

Being a textile and quilt lover, this museum was an absolute joy. Truly beautiful fabrics and colours and incredibly interesting. Definitely worth a visit - would love to be able to return for their upcoming exhibition.

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