Versailles, a city renowned for its château, the Palace of Versailles, was the de facto capital of the kingdom of France for over a century, from 1682 to 1789. It is now a wealthy suburb of Paris and remains an important administrative and judicial centre. Located in the western suburbs of the French capital, 17.1 km from the centre of Paris, the commune of Versailles is the préfecture (administrative seat) of the Yvelines department. According to the 2006 census, the population of the city is 89,490 inhabitants, down from a peak of 94,145 in 1975. Versailles is historically known for numerous treaties such as Treaty of Paris (1783), which ended the American Revolutionary War and the Treaty of Versailles, which ended World War I.
Palace of Versailles - Paris, France
Guide to Flea Markets in Paris
One of the best parts about visiting Paris is the shopping.
Now, I don't mean dropping hundreds (or thousands) of dollars on Louie Vuitton or Chanel. There are a ton of smaller boutiques, larger malls, and especially - the flea mar
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