This chart shows the number of people who visited the Palace of Versailles from 2011 to 2023, in millions. The year 2023 marks a return to the pre-COVID level with more than
8
million visitors.
The most visited places in France
The Palace of Versailles is an iconic symbol of the grandeur and power of the French monarchy. It was built in the 17th century under the direction of King Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King. It is considered one of the examples of architecture and lifestyle from the Ancien Régime period in France. In 2023, the Palace of Versailles ranked as the most visited cultural site in France, just after the Louvre Museum, which welcomed
8.9
million visitors. These two iconic places are closely followed by the Eiffel Tower in terms of annual attendance.
Tourism in ÃŽle-de-France
In 2022, the Île-de-France region, located just after Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in terms of tourist attractiveness, welcomed
44
million visitors. Paris ranks as the top city worldwide in terms of direct contribution of travel and tourism to GDP, ahead of Beijing. The French capital recorded a figure of more than
35
billion U.S. dollars for the same year. Each year, the Louvre Museum remains the most visited cultural site in Paris. Additionally, the theme park Disneyland Paris, located in Marne-la-Vallée, receives millions of visitors annually. This park holds the highest value among all European amusement parks, amounting to approximately
2
billion U.S. dollars. Meanwhile, the Walt Disney Studios park, located in Chessy, has a value exceeding
660
million U.S. dollars.