Our luxury coach will take you from Central Paris to Versailles and back and includes fast track entry tickets to the Palace of Versailles and a guided tour. Discover the State Apartments, the King’s and Queen’s bedrooms, and the Hall of Mirrors with an experienced guide. Then explore the gardens on your own.
Child condition: 3 to 17 years old inclusive
The Palace of Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was the residence of French Kings Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI and their courts, from 1682 until the French Revolution in 1789. The information provided by your guide will be played through your headset, allowing you to learn about the majestic Palace of Versailles, a symbol of Royal power. Its Baroque decoration, artwork and furniture were all created by the greatest craftsmen of the period. After this, you will have free time to be able to explore the stunning French-style gardens at your own pace.
The Palace of Versailles covers an area of over 721,000 square feet and has more than 700 rooms. You will be taken to the palace's most beautiful rooms: the King's Grand Apartments, with seven rooms each dedicated to a different god (Apollo, Mars, Mercy, Venus, etc.) and the Queen's Grand Apartments, mirroring those of the king, including the Coronation Room and the Queen's Bedroom, once occupied by Marie Antoinette, among others. Also, admire the spectacular Hall of Mirrors, a unique room in which guests were received and impressed, designed by the famous architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart. Almost 240 feet long, it was created to dazzle visitors to the Sun King, Louis XIV; it is lit by 17 windows and some 350 mirrors and overlooks the palace's breath-taking gardens, the second part of your visit.
In 1661, Louis XIV commissioned André Le Nôtre to lay out the gardens and grounds, something that was just as important as the construction of the palace in the king's eyes. Enjoy your free time strolling through the Gardens of Versailles and admire the 386 works of art (including more than 200 statues), fountains, ponds, flower beds, and trees. During the Summer months, a range of activities are organised, such as the Grandes Eaux Musicales, when the fountains are made to dance to music.
Commentary
English, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Portuguese, Chinese and Japanese.
Departure from central Paris near the Louvre, daily at 08.45, 11.15 and 14.00 except Mondays and special events.
Duration: 5 hours.
Return: Same as the departure point.
Included
- Transport to and from Paris by luxury air-conditioned coach
- Priority access ticket to the Palace of Versailles and its gardens
- Services of a professional guide, with individual headsets
Information
High-heeled shoes are not recommended due to parquet flooring in the rooms and cobblestones outside; Strollers may not be taken into the palace; Access to the palace can be challenging for visitors with reduced mobility; Photography without flash is permitted inside the palace; Tuesday mornings are not recommended because the palace is particularly busy; The skip-the-line access is subject to the Versailles Palace procedures (The Vigipirate plan, the security control or an unforeseen crowd can slow down the entrance)
We advise all passengers to regularly check latest informations in regards to the measures put in place by the supplier to insure your security before your visit. Special measures may apply at short notice so it’s important to keep up-to-date.
NB: This service is on request. Once we receive your chosen date, we will check availability then call you to confirm the booking and take payment. You will then be sent a voucher by email with your reservation number. All required information will be indicated on the voucher.
