Palace of Versailles Research Centre, Versailles

Name: Palace of Versailles Research Centre
Address: Versailles, France

#34 among attractions in Versailles

Palace, Palladian architecture

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Palace of Versailles Research Centre, Versailles

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The Palace of Versailles Research Centre is the first research centre established in a French palace. It originated as part of a French government project called "Digital Great Versailles" to improve public access to the Palace of Versailles. It is located in the Jussieu pavilion, near the Grand Trianon and the Petit Trianon, on the grounds of the Palace of Versailles, which is in the Île-de-France region of France. ()

Local name: Centre de recherche du château de Versailles Coordinates: 48°48'60"N, 2°6'26"E

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Saint-Louis - Château (Château)Versailles France

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Palace of Versailles Research Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palace of Versailles, Hall of Mirrors, Grand Trianon, Latona Fountain.

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Louis XIV's gilded palace and gardens
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Iconic Louis XIV-era mirrored gallery
Hall of Mirrors, Versailles
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~700 ftSW
Baroque architecture, Palace
Grand Trianon, Versailles
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0.9 miSE
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Latona Fountain, Versailles
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~1670 ftNE
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1 miSE
Baroque architecture, Museum, Art museum
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~700 ftSE
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Petit Trianon, Versailles
4 min walk • Nestled within the expansive grounds of the Palace of Versailles in France, the Petit Trianon is a small château that stands as a testament to the opulence and elegance of 18th-century French architecture. This intimate retreat, built between 1762 and 1768 under the...
~1200 ftE
Stone folly in the Versailles garden
Temple de l'Amour, Versailles
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Lake, Fountain
Bassin d'Apollo, Versailles
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Music and ballet in an elegant hall
Royal Opera of Versailles, Versailles
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Palace
The labyrinth of Versailles, Versailles
26 min walk • The labyrinth of Versailles, once an elaborate and enchanting feature of the gardens of the Palace of Versailles, was a symbol of opulence and creativity in the city of Versailles, France. This intricate maze was designed in 1665 by André Le Nôtre, the principal...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Palace of Versailles Research Centre?

Nearby attractions include Queen's Theatre, Versailles (2 min walk), Moberly–Jourdain incident, Versailles (4 min walk), Grand Trianon, Versailles (4 min walk), Petit Trianon, Versailles (4 min walk).

How to get to Palace of Versailles Research Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palace of Versailles Research Centre:

Bus

Porte Saint-Antoine • Lines: 1 (15 min walk)
Stade Michaux • Lines: 5, 7 (15 min walk)

Train

Versailles-Château-Rive-Gauche (39 min walk)