Palace Of Versailles Evacuated After Bomb Threat

The incident happened at 10.30am this morning.

ADVERTISEMENT

The Palace of Versailles was evacuated this morning following a bomb threat.

The popular tourist attraction, just outside Paris, carried out the evacuation at 10.30am this morning.

Palace authorities took to X, formerly Twitter, announcing: 'We are evacuating visitors from the monument and we will reopen as soon as the checks have been carried out,' wrote the Palace of Versailles on X (former Twitter).

At 1.30pm, they posted that "checks are done" and visitors would be able to re-enter the palace "soon".

It is not the first time the historic building has been targeted with a bomb threat.

On eight days in October, the building was evacuated seven times after bomb threats which turned out to be false.

RECENT NEWS

Private Ski Butlers, Live-in Chefs And Rare Cigars: Inside Switzerlands Ultra-luxury Travel Boom

American travellers have visited Switzerland in record numbers, leading to a surge in overnight stays. Read more

From Oscar Winners To Blockbusters: What Are The Worlds Most Cinematic Destinations?

While New York and London lead the way, Madrid and Argentina surprisingly rank high as popular filming locations. Read more

Bare All Or Be Gone: Why Swimsuits Could Soon Be Banned From German Nudist Beaches

While naturism dates to the 19th century in Germany, it is falling out of favour with young generations today. Read more

Festivals, Island Sun And City Breaks: Where To Travel In Europe This Spring

From Amsterdam’s raucous King’s Day to Corfu’s Garden Festival, spring in Europe is full of unforgettable events. Read more

Illegal Hotels, Pools And Hot Tubs: Santorinis Building Crimes Are A Disaster Waiting To Happen

Authorities have released details of dozens of illegal buildings on the Greek island of Santorini, which seismologists s... Read more

Greenlands Big Tourism Push: Why The Worlds Largest Island Wants More Visitors

Icebergs the size of skyscrapers and ancient glaciers: The wonders of Greenland are becoming easier to reach than ever. Read more