Leave your Paris accommodation at 1:15 p.m.
for a minibus journey to the Palace of
Versailles; arrival scheduled for around
2:15 p.m. The number of participants is
limited to a maximum of eight people to
allow you to enjoy a personalized tour with
your driver-guide.
One of the world's most illustrious
monuments, the Palace of Versailles was the
official residence of the Kings of France
Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI and their
courts from 1682 until the French
Revolution. Your guide will help you to
experience everything about what life was
like in the Palace of Versailles, the symbol
of the power of the French monarchy. Then
enjoy some free time strolling through the
palace's stunning grounds and formal
gardens.
The Palace of Versailles covers an area of
over 721,000 square feet and has more than
700 rooms. Follow your guide straight to the
front of the line to visit the most
beautiful rooms inside the palace: the
King's Grand Apartments, with seven rooms
dedicated to different gods, and the Queen's
Grand Apartments, mirroring those of the
king, which include the Coronation Room and
the Queen's Bedroom, once occupied by Marie
Antoinette, among others. Also, marvel at
the sparkling Hall of Mirrors of
Versailles, a large reception room
in which to see and be seen, dreamt up by
the celebrated architect, Jules
Hardouin-Mansart. Designed to dazzle the Sun
King's visitors, this huge hall with marble
and gilded bronze decoration was somewhere
to stroll and meet. It was also the setting
for sumptuous receptions and royal wedding
balls.
Your tour will be followed by an opportunity
to discover the palace's gardens, the second
part of your visit. In 1661, Louis XIV
commissioned the landscape architect André
Le Nôtre to lay out the grounds and gardens,
something that was just as important as the
construction of the palace itself as far as
the king was concerned. Enjoy your free time
and explore the Gardens of Versailles,
admiring the magnificent sculpted decoration
(marble statues, busts, and vases),
fountains, and pools.
Your return to your Paris accommodation is
scheduled for approximately 5:15 p.m.
Please note:
- The itinerary and schedule are subject to
variations depending on traffic or changes
of opening hours at the sights
- High-heeled shoes are not recommended
(Versailles has parquet floors in its rooms
and cobblestones in its courtyard)
- Strollers are not allowed inside the
palace
- 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.
The price includes:
* Priority access ticket for the Palace of
Versailles and its gardens
* Services of a driver-guide from our team
* Minibus transfers to and from your Paris
accommodation
Departures:
April 01, 2016 -
October 31, 2016
Everyday except
on Monday, May 1
and special
events
Departure: 1.15
PM from your
hotel or
apartment in
Paris
November 01,
2016 - March 31,
2017
Everyday except
on Monday,
Thursday,
December
25, January 01,
1rst Sunday of
each month.
Departure: 1.15
PM from your
hotel or
apartment in
Paris