Notre-Dame Travel Guide
Versailles
![The Palace of Versailles, or simply Versailles, is a royal château in Versailles in the Île-de-France region of France. It is also known as the Château de Versailles. When the château was built, Versailles was a country village; today, however, it is a wealthy suburb of Paris, some 20 kilometres southwest of the French capital. The court of Versailles was the centre of political power in France from 1682, when Louis XIV moved from Paris, until the royal family was forced to return to the capital in October 1789 after the beginning of the French Revolution. Versailles is therefore famous not only as a building, but as a symbol of the system of absolute monarchy of the Ancien Régime. Tourist attraction and art exhibition site The Fifth Republic has enthusiastically promoted the museum as one of France's foremost tourist attractions. The Public Establishment of the Palace, Museum and National Estate of Versailles, a French établissement public à caractère administratif, and Château de Versailles Spectacles organized a Versailles exhibition of the modern art of Jeff Koons in 2008. Six of the works on display came from "the vast private collection of François Pinault, France's wealthiest art collector." In 2008, official Versailles figures stated that nearly five million people visit the château, and 8 to 10 million walk in the gardens, every year [Wikipedia.org]](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635212957794/35937388-9258-4782-ba74-086ffe8fa050.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![The Palace of Versailles, or simply Versailles, is a royal château in Versailles in the Île-de-France region of France. It is also known as the Château de Versailles. When the château was built, Versailles was a country village; today, however, it is a wealthy suburb of Paris, some 20 kilometres southwest of the French capital. The court of Versailles was the centre of political power in France from 1682, when Louis XIV moved from Paris, until the royal family was forced to return to the capital in October 1789 after the beginning of the French Revolution. Versailles is therefore famous not only as a building, but as a symbol of the system of absolute monarchy of the Ancien Régime. Tourist attraction and art exhibition site The Fifth Republic has enthusiastically promoted the museum as one of France's foremost tourist attractions. The Public Establishment of the Palace, Museum and National Estate of Versailles, a French établissement public à caractère administratif, and Château de Versailles Spectacles organized a Versailles exhibition of the modern art of Jeff Koons in 2008. Six of the works on display came from "the vast private collection of François Pinault, France's wealthiest art collector." In 2008, official Versailles figures stated that nearly five million people visit the château, and 8 to 10 million walk in the gardens, every year [Wikipedia.org]](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635212957794/1a013b23-1b82-45be-8f83-08d704e46871.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![The Palace of Versailles, or simply Versailles, is a royal château in Versailles in the Île-de-France region of France. It is also known as the Château de Versailles. When the château was built, Versailles was a country village; today, however, it is a wealthy suburb of Paris, some 20 kilometres southwest of the French capital. The court of Versailles was the centre of political power in France from 1682, when Louis XIV moved from Paris, until the royal family was forced to return to the capital in October 1789 after the beginning of the French Revolution. Versailles is therefore famous not only as a building, but as a symbol of the system of absolute monarchy of the Ancien Régime. Tourist attraction and art exhibition site The Fifth Republic has enthusiastically promoted the museum as one of France's foremost tourist attractions. The Public Establishment of the Palace, Museum and National Estate of Versailles, a French établissement public à caractère administratif, and Château de Versailles Spectacles organized a Versailles exhibition of the modern art of Jeff Koons in 2008. Six of the works on display came from "the vast private collection of François Pinault, France's wealthiest art collector." In 2008, official Versailles figures stated that nearly five million people visit the château, and 8 to 10 million walk in the gardens, every year [Wikipedia.org]](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635212957794/d490667f-00ed-44e4-849c-37ca67799a4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
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Top hotels in Notre-Dame
Novotel Paris Les Halles
The hotel is under construction, but no noise at night, the staff is very friendly, and professional, the hotel is close to main attractions like the Louvre and Notre Dame, breakfast was very good.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel
Shops nearby are good
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
H4 Wyndham Paris Pleyel
The gym is cleaned and beautiful with new machines plus you get to view the city
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hotel de Roubaix
Great location if you want cafe culture and shopping. Bonus dogs to fuss. A bar would be a great addition.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
ibis Paris Tour Eiffel Cambronne 15ème
I was embarrassed to have booked this hotel in Paris for our first trip ever to Paris and having painters plastic on the hallways, the door trim fell when we arrived to the room, I was so embarrassed to have brought my girlfriend here.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Les Jardins du Marais
Plenty of shops nearby, many restaurants and cafes
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Notre-Dame
Saint-Louis
Unique features of Saint-Louis include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Jeu de Paume or Grandes & Petites Ecuries while you're exploring the area.
Clagny Glatigny
Though Clagny Glatigny may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palace of Versailles and Eglise Notre Dame.
Chantiers
You might enjoy the restaurants while you're in Chantiers, and if you want to see some more of the larger Versailles area, you can take a ride on the metro at Versailles Château Rive Gauche RER Station.
Jussieu
Jussieu might not have many top sights, but Palace of Versailles and Eglise Notre Dame are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Porchefontaine
Even though there aren't top sights in Porchefontaine, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Palace of Versailles. Jump on the metro at Porchefontaine Station to see more of the city.
