Versailles
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Versailles is a city located in the Yvelines department within the Île-de-France region of France. It is historically significant as the site of the Palace of Versailles, one of the most important royal residences in European history.
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- Locality
- Versailles
- Region
- Île-de-France
- Country
- France
- Population
- 85,416
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Versailles (/vɛər.ˈsaɪ, vɜːr.ˈsaɪ/, vair-SY, vur-SY; French: [vɛʁsɑj] ) is a commune in the department of the Yvelines, Île-de-France; it known worldwide for the Château de Versailles and the Gardens of Versailles, the latter of which is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in the western suburbs of the French capital, 17.1 km (10.6 mi) from the centre of Paris, Versailles is a wealthy suburb of Paris with a service-based economy and is a major tourist destination. As of 2023, the population of the city is 84,095, down from a peak of 94,145 in 1975.