Which districts are suitable for families in Versailles?

Families often look at Saint-Louis , Montreuil or Porchefontaine , where there are quieter residential streets. What matters is the journey to school, transport links and budget. For state primary schools, you register children at the mairie, which allocates the school according to your home address.

How do I find a flat in Versailles?

Via portals, agences immobilières (estate agents) and local contacts. Landlords usually expect a complete dossier with ID, employment contract, payslips and often a guarantor (garant). We deliberately do not quote current rents, because they vary greatly by quartier – start your search early.

Is Versailles well connected to Paris?

Yes. Versailles has three stations: Versailles-Château-Rive-Gauche on the RER C , Versailles-Chantiers with the RER C, Transilien and regional trains, and Versailles-Rive-Droite with Transilien line L to Paris-Saint-Lazare. Journey times depend on the line and destination; check your commute before choosing a flat.

Which employers and universities are there in Versailles?

Versailles is home to the prefecture of the Yvelines and the Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ) . Many residents work in the Greater Paris area, for example in La Défense or in the business parks of the Yvelines. We do not name individual companies as the largest employers, as we have no reliable source for this.

Do you also offer long-distance moves to Versailles?

Yes. We are based in Berlin and drive around 1,070 km to Versailles; with driving-time rules this is usually a two-day journey. No customs duty is charged on household goods within the EU. You can read more about long routes under long-distance moves .

What makes Versailles particularly attractive as a place to live?

Many people value the château gardens, the historic town centre with its market and the proximity to Paris in quieter surroundings. Then there are the university, the prefecture and several railway lines. Anyone moving here should, however, allow for high demand on the housing market and limited parking in the town centre.

How does a part load to Versailles work?

With a part load , your belongings are transported in one vehicle together with other consignments, which lowers the costs. This is suitable for smaller quantities or individual pieces of furniture. Here too your household goods are covered by liability under the HGB; the delivery day is somewhat more flexible than with a dedicated lorry.

Do I have to register in Versailles?

France has no general registration requirement as in Germany. According to Service-Public, EU citizens do not need a residence permit either. You notify several bodies of your new address at once via Service-Public's free online service. In Germany you deregister if you are not keeping a home there.

How far in advance should I plan my move to Versailles?

Allow at least six to eight weeks. The town requires applications for use of public space for works at least one month in advance, and house hunting also takes time. Short-notice dates are possible by arrangement once the parking space and access have been clarified.

How are my belongings insured on the way to Versailles?

Your household goods are covered by liability under the HGB; the statutory liability is €620 per cubic metre of load (§ 451e HGB). This applies to the entire route to Versailles. For particularly valuable items such as antiques, additional insurance is available – talk to us about it before the long-distance move .

Which districts are centrally located and well connected?

The Chantiers quartier around the station of the same name and Notre-Dame near Rive-Droite and Rive-Gauche are centrally located. If you commute to Paris every day, you will find short walks to the train here. Bear in mind that parking in the centre is scarce and subject to charges.

Who reserves the parking space for the removal van in Versailles?

According to the town of Versailles, the Service de la voirie manages the reservation of parking spaces, while the Urbanisme department processes permits for use of public space. The page does not name specific rules for removal lorries; ask the town hall switchboard on 01 30 97 80 00.

How early do I need to apply for use of public space in Versailles?

For permits related to works, the town requires the application at least 1 month before the planned start. You should ask the Urbanisme department whether the same deadline applies to a move.

How much does illegal parking cost in Versailles?

According to the town, the forfait post-stationnement is €40, or €28 if paid within five calendar days. At the 15-minute bornes, €35 is due once the time has expired, and you risk being towed.

Do I have to pay customs duty on furniture when moving from Berlin to Versailles?

According to German customs (Zoll), you can bring goods from any EU country duty-free. The rules for removal goods (Übersiedlungsgut) with form 0350 describe a move from a non-EU country into the EU. For your individual case, ask customs.

QUARTIERS BY THE CHÂTEAU

Getting to know Versailles: quartiers parking and formalities

Q: How much does a move to Versailles cost on average?

The cost of a move to Versailles depends on the size of your home, the distance and additional services; for long-distance moves our per-kilometre rate starts at €4.10. We do not give flat average prices – after the survey you receive a fixed price that includes the route, parking space and assembly.

Living in Versailles: from Notre-Dame to Porchefontaine, the parking-space permit and everyday life in the prefecture of the Yvelines – fixed price after a survey.

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Life in the royal town: Versailles at a glance

Arriving on the doorstep of Paris

Unsere Firma Versailles is the prefecture of the Yvelines département and lies around 17 km west of central Paris.

A move to Versailles takes you to a town of around 83,000 inhabitants shaped by the château and its gardens. The town centre is divided into historic quartiers such as Notre-Dame with its market and Saint-Louis around the cathedral; many buildings date from the 17th and 18th centuries, with narrow stairwells and little space in front of the door. For a private move we therefore clarify the floor, access and an approved parking space before the lorry sets off.

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and also drive to France; the route to Versailles is around 1,070 km long and usually a two-day journey for a removal lorry. Your household goods are covered by liability under the German Commercial Code (HGB) (§ 451e: €620 per m³), and additional insurance is available on request. More on long routes can be found under long-distance moves. We give you the fixed price after the survey – enquiries on 01625978461.

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Fixed price after a survey, with the parking space in view

Request your quote for the move to Versailles. After the survey we give you a fixed price for packing, transport and assembly, taking into account the permit for use of public space, which the town requires at least one month in advance. Call us on 01625978461 or use the contact form.

Offers available individually, depending on effort, scheduling and the scope of services required.

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OLD BUILDINGS AND PARKING SPACE

What we clarify before you move into Versailles

Stairwell, permit, time window

We have no office in France – we are based in Berlin and therefore plan the move to Versailles especially thoroughly in advance: floor and lift, width of the stairwell, stopping place and the town's permit for public space. Your household goods are covered by liability under the HGB, and we give you the price after the survey. Further destinations with their own page can be found under locations.

Packing service

We pack crockery, pictures and antiques securely against breakage for the long route to Versailles – labelled by room.

Office move

If your employer is relocating to the Paris region, we plan the office move to Versailles with fixed time windows.

Senior moves

When you move to join family in Versailles, we help with sorting, packing and furnishing the new flat.

Furniture transport

We secure heavy wardrobes and pianos for old buildings in Versailles – if the stairwell is narrow, we look at using a furniture lift.

GOOD TO KNOW

Versailles day to day: six points for newcomers

The cost of a move to Versailles depends on the volume, distance and additional services. After the survey we give you a fixed price that includes the route, the parking space and the time window on site.

Choosing a quarter

Notre-Dame, Saint-Louis, Montreuil or Porchefontaine: the quartiers differ in their buildings and distances – important for the move.

Permit in good time

For use of public space, Versailles requires the application at least one month before the start.

No registration requirement

France has no general registration requirement as in Germany; you report your new address online via Service-Public.

Three stations

Rive-Gauche, Chantiers and Rive-Droite connect Versailles with Paris – practical for commuters after the move.

Bulky waste on schedule

The town collects encombrants (bulky waste) quartier by quartier on fixed days, up to 2 m³ per household – handy when moving into Versailles.

Liability under the HGB

Your household goods are covered by liability under the HGB on the route to Versailles; additional insurance is available on request.

PART LOAD TO FRANCE

Only a few pieces of furniture for Versailles?

Part load for small amounts

For individual pieces of furniture or a small flat we offer a part load: your belongings share the load space with other consignments heading to France. This lowers the costs; in return the delivery day in Versailles is somewhat more flexible.

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What comes after moving in

After the move to Versailles, the formalities differ from those in Germany: there is no registration office, and you notify your health insurance fund, the Caf (family allowance office) and the tax office of your new address via Service-Public. You register children for state primary school at the mairie (town hall). You can reach Paris via the RER C and the Transilien lines. Our private move service helps with packing, transport and assembly.

Planning with lead time

Parking-space application, notice, school registration: a checklist keeps your private move, senior move or student move to Versailles on schedule.

Old buildings and stairs

With our packing service, furniture transport and small transport, your furniture gets into narrow houses in the town centre of Versailles too.

Companies and special cases

For an office move, business move, part load or furniture taxi to Versailles, we set time windows and costs in advance.

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Questions about living in and moving to Versailles

Quartiers, house hunting, formalities and parking – brief answers for Versailles.

The cost of a move to Versailles depends on the size of your home, the distance and additional services; for long-distance moves our per-kilometre rate starts at €4.10. We do not give flat average prices – after the survey you receive a fixed price that includes the route, parking space and assembly.

Versailles's districts at a glance

The two historic quartiers lie in the centre: Notre-Dame north of the Avenue de Paris, with the Marché Notre-Dame and many shops, and Saint-Louis to the south, around Saint-Louis Cathedral, with quieter streets. Around Versailles-Chantiers station lies the Chantiers quartier, where the RER C, Transilien and regional trains stop – practical for commuters.

Further out come Montreuil in the east, Porchefontaine in the south-east with its own station, Clagny-Glatigny in the north, Jussieu in the north-west and Satory on the plateau to the south, where the military is traditionally stationed. Which location suits you depends on your commute, school and budget – the buildings range from town mansions to apartment blocks.

House hunting, education and everyday life in Versailles

Versailles is part of the Greater Paris area, and demand for housing is correspondingly high. We do not give specific rents or purchase prices here because they vary greatly depending on the quartier and building; compare current listings and allow enough time for your search. Many landlords require a dossier with proof of income and often a guarantor (garant).

The town is the seat of the prefecture of the Yvelines département and of the Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ). For everyday life, the château gardens, the market in Notre-Dame and the rail links to Paris via three stations also count: Versailles-Château-Rive-Gauche (RER C), Versailles-Chantiers and Versailles-Rive-Droite.

What a move to Versailles costs

We believe in fair and honest prices. We move a 1-room flat from €369, a 2-room flat from €615, a 3-room flat from €879 and a 4-room flat from €1,289. For a house or villa you receive an individual quote tailored to your needs. For long-distance moves we charge from €4.10 per kilometre. Arrange a free survey today.

What the price to Versailles depends on

Distance: from €4.10/km
Total volume of your belongings
Floor without a lift
Need for a parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone)

Additional options: furniture assembly, part load.

Our services for your move into Versailles

From planning to the final touch – we take care of everything.

Move with assembly: Furniture assembly included.
Business move: For companies with high standards of efficiency.
Furniture transport: Reliable transport of your furnishings.
Private move: Personal support when you change home.
Part load: Save with combined transports.
House clearance: Fast clearance with no effort on your part.

From Berlin to France and across Germany

For a relaxed long-distance move we plan every stage from Berlin, including to the Paris region. More on this under long-distance moves; which destinations have their own page is shown in the locations overview.

A parking space for your move in Versailles: occupation du domaine public

In Versailles, a permit is required for any use of public space. According to the town, it is temporary, revocable and personal and must be displayed so that it is visible from the street. The Urbanisme (planning) department processes the applications, and according to the town the reservation of parking spaces is managed by the Service de la voirie (highways department). For permits related to works, the town requires the application at least 1 month before the start.

The page does not mention removal lorries. So ask in good time whether a permit and a reserved parking space are required for your move. You send the form "Demande d'occupation du Domaine Public" by email or post to the Urbanisme department (4 avenue de Paris, [email protected], tel. 01 30 97 82 05; Mon to Fri 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm). The fee is set annually by the town council. According to the town, parking questions are handled via the demarches.versailles.fr portal.

Illegal parking is expensive: the forfait post-stationnement (post-parking charge) in Versailles is €40, or €28 if paid within five calendar days. According to the town, anyone who stays longer than 15 minutes at the "15-minute bornes" (short-stay bays) in shopping areas pays €35 and risks being towed. In total, the town counts around 20,000 on-street parking spaces.

How we organise moving day is shown on the page about the parking restriction zone.

Crit'Air, bulky waste and formalities: Versailles after moving in

The French Ministry of the Environment currently lists 25 low-emission zones (Zones à faibles émissions, ZFE), including Paris and Toulouse; the page does not name Versailles (as of 13 August 2025). In a ZFE, the Crit'Air sticker is essential. If your route takes you into a ZFE, check in advance what applies to your vehicle.

According to the town, you put bulky waste (encombrants) outside your door the evening before, without obstructing the passage; 2 m³ per household is permitted. Collection days by quartier: Notre-Dame and Ermitage on Mondays, Saint-Louis and Satory on Tuesdays, Porchefontaine and Montreuil on Thursdays, Clagny-Glatigny and Bernard de Jussieu on Fridays. The déchèteries (recycling centres) in Bois d'Arcy, Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt and Buc can be reached on 01 39 66 30 00. If you park a vehicle permanently at the roadside, according to the town there are residents' subscriptions for €291 a year or €34.20 a month (2025 rate); in addition there are 7 car parks with almost 3,200 spaces in total.

In France you notify several bodies of your address in one step via Service-Public, including your health insurance fund, the Caf, the tax office and the vehicle registration office; the service is free of charge. Which formalities apply when arriving from Germany can be found in Moving to France: customs formalities and process and in the article Long-distance move to France.

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