Versailles, Yvelines

Prefecture of Yvelines, Île-de-France

Versailles, Yvelines

Versailles ( vair-SY, vur-SY; French: [vɛʁsɑj]) is a commune in the department of Yvelines, Île-de-France. It is known for the Château de Versailles and the Gardens of Versailles, the latter of which is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in the western suburbs of the French capital, 17.1 km (10.6 mi) from the centre of Paris, Versailles is a wealthy suburb of Paris with a service-based economy and is a major tourist destination.

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