Versailles is a commune in the department of the Yvelines, Île-de-France, renowned worldwide for the Château de Versailles and the gardens of Versailles, designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Located in the western suburbs of the French capital, 17.1 km from the centre of Paris, Versailles is a wealthy suburb of Paris with a service-based economy and is a major tourist destination. According to the 2017 census, the population of the city is 85,862 inhabitants, down from a peak of 94,145 in 1975.
Country: France
Region: Île-de-France
Area: 26.18 km² (10.11 sq mi)
Elevation: 103–180 m (338–591 ft) · (avg. 132 m or 433 ft)
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The most venerable and polished of the tour-and-activity sites. – BBC
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