Versailles is a leafy upmarket town, conveniently located only 22 kilometres southwest of central Paris in the Ile de France region. The town is best known as the home of one of France’s most magnificent monuments - the Palace of Versailles. Visitors to this remarkably opulent palace can explore the ultra-luxurious Grand Apartments, as well as the Hall of Mirrors which is adorned with over 350 ornately decorated mirrors. Outside the palace is just as impressive with some beautifully-landscaped formal gardens, an orangery, enormous ponds, elaborate fountains and even a grand open-air ballroom. The town of Versailles itself is one of the most wealthy in France and is certainly worth a visit for its many wonderful historic monuments and its world-class gourmet restaurants. Just beyond the city you will find the forests of Versailles, which form an ideal playground for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling.