UNESCO World Heritage Site in France

Palace and Park of Versailles Map

Interactive map of Palace and Park of Versailles with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☀️ 56°F now🕔 11:59 PM local📅 Best: April, June, July, August and September

Summary

Palace and Park of Versailles is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in France. Palace and Park of Versailles is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for the seat of French absolutism.

Right now it is 56°F (14°C) in Palace and Park of Versailles with clear sky. It feels like 56°F. Today runs from 51°F to 72°F. Chance of precipitation is 3%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Palace and Park of Versailles is April, June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 79°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.

The closest major airport is Paris Orly Airport (ORY), about 12 mi away. Nearby highlights include Palace of Versailles, Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 72°F is 5.9°F below the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Palace and Park of Versailles today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Palace and Park of Versailles

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Coordinates: 48°48′17.6″N 2°7′13.4″E (48.8049, 2.1204)

Quick facts about Palace and Park of Versailles

TypeUNESCO World Heritage Site
CountryFrance
ContinentEurope
Coordinates48°48′17.6″N 2°7′13.4″E (48.8049, 2.1204)
UNESCO inscription1979
Known forthe seat of French absolutism
Local time11:59 PM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsApril, June, July, August and September
ClimateTemperate

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Getting to Palace and Park of Versailles

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Paris · 11 mi · roughly 15 min driving
  • Brighton · 172 mi · roughly 4 h driving
  • Brussels · 173 mi · roughly 4 h driving
  • Bruges · 173 mi · roughly 4 h driving
  • London · 212 mi · roughly 4.9 h driving
  • Lyon · 246 mi · roughly 5.6 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Palace and Park of Versailles

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Paris Orly AirportORY12 miParis
Paris Charles de Gaulle AirportCDG24 miParis
London Gatwick AirportLGW192 miSussex
London Heathrow AirportLHR217 miLondon
Amsterdam Schiphol AirportAMS269 miAmsterdam
Frankfurt AirportFRA302 miGermany
Zurich AirportZRH310 miZurich

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Palace and Park of Versailles?

Palace and Park of Versailles is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in France. Its coordinates are 48.8049, 2.1204. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Palace and Park of Versailles right now?

It is currently 56°F (14°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 86% and wind is 1 mph.

When is the best time to visit Palace and Park of Versailles?

April, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Palace and Park of Versailles, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Palace and Park of Versailles in?

Palace and Park of Versailles observes Europe/Paris (UTC+02:00). The local time is 11:59 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Palace and Park of Versailles?

The closest airports are Paris Orly Airport (ORY), 12 mi away, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 24 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 192 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Palace and Park of Versailles?

Popular options include Palace of Versailles, Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Seine River, Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay and Mont-Saint-Michel.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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