L' Ecu de France (The Shield of France), Versailles
Along General Leclerc Avenue is the Shield of France, a wonderful and spacious exhibition hall. This fantastic venue also hosts local arts workshops. It is also known as the House of Arts and Leisure of Viroflay, or house of arts and culture of Viroflay.
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L' Ecu de France (The Shield of France) on Map
Sight Name: L' Ecu de France (The Shield of France)
Sight Location: Versailles, France (See walking tours in Versailles)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Versailles, France (See walking tours in Versailles)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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 Introduction Walking Tour
Versailles, a wealthy suburb of Paris some 20 kilometers southwest of the capital, is steeped in grandeur and regal history. Known worldwide for its opulent palace – the residence of French royalty, this small town offers much more than just its royal gates. Versailles is a living museum of French architecture and aristocratic life and is historically known for numerous treaties signed there,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
Versailles Gardens Walking Tour
Spread across a vast (800-hectare) area, the Versailles Gardens are the quintessential example of regal grandeur and meticulous French landscape design. Most of its feature areas – known as 'groves' – were created by King Louis XIV’s chief landscape architect André Le Nôtre. Key among the garden's numerous attractions is the Orangerie Fountain, which sets the tone for its... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles