Petite Ecurie, Versailles (must see)

The Petite Ecurie is another historical site of Versailles. Built between 1679 and 1682, it housed the horses of the royal family as well as coaches and carriages reserved for their use. Even if you cannot go inside, the building’s architecture and sculptural decoration are rewarding sights in themselves.

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Jean-Pierre Dalbéra.

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Sight Name: Petite Ecurie
Sight Location: Versailles, France (See walking tours in Versailles)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

Walking Tours in Versailles, France

Create Your Own Walk in Versailles

Creating your own self-guided walk in Versailles is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Versailles Garden Fountains Tour

Besides its many wonderful plants and trees landscaped into amazing patterns, the gardens at the Royal Palace of Versailles have another key ingredient: water. The marvelous fountains and other fantastic water features here only serve to underline the magnificent beauty of the whole complex. Take our tour to see the best water features in the royal gardens.

Tour Duration: 4 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 10.1 Km or 6.3 Miles

Versailles Introduction Walking Tour

Situated on the southwest outskirts of Paris, Versailles is a small city famed for housing the opulent residence of French royalty, the Palace of Versailles. The latter is, by far, Versailles' main attraction, complete with its Hall of Mirrors, Grand Apartments and the Royal Chapel, as well as the spacious formal gardens adorned with fountains and sculptures. Another major attraction is the... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles