First stop: FRANCE

FIRST STEP:


THIS PLACE WAS A SYMBOL OF ABSOLUTISM. THE SUN KING MOVED THE COURT HERE IN 1682

CLUE NUMBER 4 INFORMATION CARD:

WHERE IS IT?:

Versalles is located in the western suburbs of the French capital, 17.1 km (10.6 mi) from Paris.


HOW TO GET THERE?:
Train: line C, train stop of :Versailles-Rive Gauche
HOW MUCH IS IT TO GET IN:
The Palace of Versailles ticket costs 15 € (free for children under 18).

WHAT TO SEE THERE:

The palace, the gardens, the Grand Trianon and Maria Antoniette’s Estate.

From the 14th of September to the 12th of December you can visit Murakami’s special exposition in Versailles.

OPENING HOURS:
LOW SEASON
From 1 November to 31 March

Palace
Every day except Mondays
9 am – 5.30 pm last admission: 5.pm

Trianon Palaces and Marie-Antoinette's Estate
Every day except Mondays, last admission: 5 pm – Ticket office closes at 4.50 pm
12 pm – 5.30 pm

Garden and Park
Every day except Mondays
8 am – 6 pm
HIGH SEASON
From 1 April to 31 october

Palace
Every day except Mondays
9 am – 6.30 last admission: 6 pm

Trianon Palaces and Marie-Antoinette's Estate
Every day except Mondays
12 pm – 6.30 pm last admission: 6 pm – Ticket office closes at 5.50 pm

Garden
Open every day
8 am – 8:30 pm

Park
Open every day
7 am – 7 pm for vehicles, 8.30 pm for pedestrians

http://en.chateauversailles.fr/prepare-my-visit-/single/opening-times
http://www.visitingeu.com/western-europe/france/2007/03/versailles-tickets-and-discounts.html