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Versailles
Far from the agitation of the tourists, discover the other Versailles. With its beautiful boutiques and top notch restaurants, this city is worth the detour !
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Far from the agitation of the tourists, discover the other Versailles. With its beautiful boutiques and top notch restaurants, this city is worth the detour !
- Market, Antiques and Designer Workshops
- Art and Perfection
- Calm, Peaceful and Voluptuous
- Another Option: The Lambinet Museum
Calm, Peaceful and Voluptuous
The very discreet neighbourhood of Saint-Louis calls for a leisurely stroll. Take advantage of the convivial atmosphere at, La Terrasse, a restaurant specialised in South-West cuisine. A bit further on, take the rue du Vieux Versailles to Les Passions de Tom, a trendy shop for design connoisseurs, refreshingly original in this city that is renowned for its 18th-century objects. Specialist of 20th-century antiques, Tom discovers inventive Scandinavian jewellery. He shares his passion with his sister, Sophie, who has the mosaic tile shop right next door. You will also notice a hair-salon that looks like it belongs to another century, Mediterranean court-yards, a carpenter shop and a children's book shop...La rue de Satory will lead you to the Saint-Louis Cathedral. This principal axe is bordered with bars, terraces and lovely restaurants. The lamb and potatoes, from Limousin, where the terrace gives onto the castle, is excellent. The cathedral, a classical style tinted baroque, offers an example of the 18th-century architecture. Near to the altar, the royal crown carried by two angels is impressive in size, as if it could challenge God. In the front left of the nave, you will see Saint-Peter Walking on Water by Francois Boucher.
As you leave, cross the road until you reach the King's vegetable garden (Potager du Roi). Fields of jasmine, roses and lilies... More than 200 varieties of apples, pears, tomatoes and other vegetables, will surprise you. These nine hectares of gardens, that once satisfied the nutritional needs of Louis XIV, are today a source of great inspiration, and temptation as you walk along the path. Happily, the peacefulness and abundance of the garden are sufficient to nourish the senses and you leave this garden of Eden with a sentiment of fulfilment.The King's vegetable garden is also home to the National Landscaping School of Versailles. Two squares are reserved for the eclectic creations of the students. Extremely original, you can't miss them! The charming Parc Balbi, lies next door and sets itself in an Anglo-Chinese garden from the 18th-century. It is highly considered by the Versailles locals as a place of elegance, unknown to most and off the beaten path.
Before heading back towards the Right Bank SNCF train station, don't miss a look at the Carrés Saint-Louis. These two-floor houses were used as homes for the shop-keepers, and were transformed into houses in 1755. Today, the shops are still on the ground floor, many restaurants too.
To prolong your visit, stay for a magical evening performance at the Grandes Eaux Nocturnes, in the gardens of the castle (Saturdays, from July to September). At nightfall, the gardens and the fountains come alive with lights and music. A splendid spectacle that transports you back into the realm of the Sun King, with opulent nights and magnificent balls.
The new Paris Ile-de-France suggests you some routes to visit Paris according to your desires: culture, architecture, fashion, shopping, jazz, nightlife … or according to the places you want to see : Belleville, Ménilmontant , Montmartre , The Marais , The Latin Quarter , Rive gauche , Concorde , La Défense , Versailles , Louvre , Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysées , Notre Dame … Organize your week-end or family trip with your children in Paris , France.