Guide To Paris 2024 Château de Versailles

The Château de Versailles (also known as the Palace of Versailles), , a historic palace located in the city of Versailles, about 20 kilometers southwest of Paris. Once the epicenter of French royal power, the palace is now a monumental museum with over 2,300 rooms spread across 63,154 square meters.

The venue is renowned for its architectural beauty and expansive gardens, making it a picturesque location for the Olympic Games. At the end of the Games, the temporary facilities at the palace will be dismantled. The Château de Versailles will continue to be a world-renowned cultural site welcoming millions of visitors each year.

The equestrian events and portions of the modern pentathlon will be held at the Château de Versailles. Equestrian events are historically dominated by teams from Germany, United Kingdom, and Netherlands. These countries are expected to be strong contenders at Paris 2024 as well.

How to Get There:

• Versailles Chantiers station: Accessible by RER line C, train line N from Gare Montparnasse, and line U from La Défense.

• Versailles Château station: RER line C.

• Versailles Rive Droit station: Train line L from Gare Saint-Lazare.
  

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Nearby Games Venues: National Velodrome, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines BMX Stadium, Golf National, and Elancourt Hill.Must-See Attractions: Hall of Mirrors, Royal Chapel, Gardens, Grand Trianon.