This former unofficial capital of France, home to the famous Chateau de Versailles, sits just 10 miles from the center of Paris. Now an affluent suburb, Versailles' grid-like street pattern served as the model for Washington, D.C. Visits to the astounding gardens at the chateau are free. Or you can buy a day ticket for the museum, chapel, galleries and state apartments. An important commercial center for the city's western suburbs, several train lines connect Versailles with downtown Paris.

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