{"id":3837,"date":"2009-12-21T18:51:57","date_gmt":"2009-12-21T22:51:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=3837"},"modified":"2012-12-24T16:52:52","modified_gmt":"2012-12-24T20:52:52","slug":"top-5-paris-day-trips-afternoon-versailles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2009\/12\/21\/top-5-paris-day-trips-afternoon-versailles\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Paris Day Trips: an afternoon in Versailles"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Versailles Palace<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

There\u2019s plenty to do in Paris<\/a>, and no one can be blamed for visiting France several times without stepping beyond the gate that is the peripherique<\/em>. Nonetheless, the villages, suburbs and country sides that surround the French capital are worth a visit, if only for an afternoon. A short jaunt beyond city limits offers a wonderful, new French experience accessible by public transportation, rental car and, in some cases, even bicycle.<\/p>\n

The beauty of these brief excursions outside of Paris is that travelers can experience something new, and be back in their New York Habitat Paris accommodation<\/a> before night falls.
\nA great majority of tourist day trips in the Parisian region head directly to the gilded gates of Versailles<\/a>.<\/strong> In fact, many tourist itineraries for the city of Paris include a visit to one of the world\u2019s most famous castles and historic sites. Versailles<\/strong>, the city and chateau,\u00a0is easily accessible by commuter train from the Montparnasse train terminal.<\/strong> If you\u2019d like to go the guided route, there are plenty of tour guides that bus camera wielding travelers out to the castle for a fee. The chateau Versailles and its gardens are massive. Much like the city of Paris, you\u2019ll probably never be able to see the entire chateau Versailles, although you can\u2019t be blamed for trying.<\/p>\n

Beyond the infamous palace, which we could easily dedicate dozens of posts to, is the city of Versailles itself<\/strong>, a wealthy Parisian suburb with small town charms and a cosmopolitan character. Of course, most visitors are in the town for the opulent palace that shares its name, but visitors who step a bit off the beaten path and take the time for a stroll and a coffee on the city\u2019s\u00a0cobble-stoned\u00a0streets won\u2019t be disappointed. Those that do decide to spend the majority of their day at the palace should buy a map and wear a comfortable pear of walking shoes, it really is that expansive.<\/p>\n

As mentioned earlier, the beauty of Paris day trips is that visitors can get a taste of France outside of the capital without having to leave the comfort of their New York Habitat apartment rental in Paris<\/a>. Dozens of New York Habitat apartments are available year-round, just a short train ride to the city of Versailles and the lavish palace that shares its name. Below are a few to get your search started:<\/p>\n