Chateau de Versailles is a place to see when you're in France. It is so rich in history,. A day tour is not enough to really savor the richness of the place in history, art, beauty, elegance and of the French culture. It's about 20 kilometers away from Paris and you can get there by train (less than an hour) which is faster than taking the bus. From the train station of Versailles (pronounced as Ver-sigh) it is a few blocks away to get a glimpse of the grandness of Chateau de Versailles and to reach its gate. The perimeter fence of the Palace is made of thick solid round cast irons painted in black and gold. The pavement of the entrance are a mix of crushed yellow gold marbles and cobble stones. From the outside it is noticeable how vast the place is (11 hectares I was told). The Palace is said to have a floor area of 51,210 sq.m. Never miss passing through the famous, elegant and fabulous The Hall of Mirrors. Tour the vast grounds of Versaille riding the tram for free and you will feel being travelled back in time. The landscape, the ponts, the sculptures, the scent of the place... Not even the lense of a camera can capture the beauty of the place. There's nothing like it. I'm glad I came.