Versailles Essential: Half Day Guided Tour from Paris (reserved access) – Afternoon Departure

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Versailles Essential: Half Day Guided Tour from Paris (reserved access) – Afternoon Departure

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Take this fascinating tour of Versailles and its grounds

Feel like a French courtesan when you take this fascinating and entertaining tour of the palace at Versailles and its magnificent grounds. You’ll probably even learn a bit of history along the way!

48 hours Fully refundable when canceled up to 48 hours in advance

6 hours Duration of experience

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Transport from Paris in air-conditioned vehicle Relive history in the time of the Sun King Admire the perfection of the marvelous French gardens With your guide, discover the most majestic castle in France. Guided tour on the castle Reduced-price tour

Guided tour of the Royal Apartments and the Hall of Mirrors Free tour of the magnificent gardens and the Grandes Eaux show (according to the calendar) Entrance tickets with reserved access Round trip transportation by air-conditioned vehicle from Paris

Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes prior to departure time. This tour may be difficult to access for guests with reduced mobility or walking difficulties. Pictures without flash are permitted inside the palace. When booking more than 10 passengers, different policies will apply

Explore the highlights of Versailles on a memorable visit to one of France’s most iconic landmarks. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Palace of Versailles served as the royal residence of Kings Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI from 1682 until the French Revolution in 1789. Equipped with your own individual headset, you’ll follow your guide’s commentary and uncover the history and grandeur of this extraordinary symbol of royal power. From its lavish Baroque décor to its exceptional artworks and furnishings, every detail reflects the talent of the finest craftsmen of the era. After the guided tour, take time to wander through the magnificent French-style gardens at your leisure.

Your excursion begins in central Paris, where you’ll board an air-conditioned coach for the journey to Versailles. During the 45-minute drive, your guide will introduce you to the fascinating history of the palace.

With a reserved access, follow your guide directly inside to discover its most remarkable spaces. Visit the King’s Grand Apartments, a suite of seven rooms each dedicated to a different deity such as Apollo, Mars, and Venus. Continue to the Queen’s Grand Apartments, designed to mirror those of the king, including the Coronation Room and the Queen’s Bedroom, once occupied by Marie Antoinette.

You’ll also step into the breathtaking Hall of Mirrors, an architectural masterpiece created by Jules Hardouin-Mansart. Stretching nearly 240 feet in length, this dazzling gallery was designed to impress visitors to Louis XIV, the Sun King. Illuminated by 17 large windows and adorned with around 350 mirrors, it offers stunning views over the palace gardens, the next highlight of your visit.

Then enjoy free time to explore these beautifully landscaped grounds, featuring 386 works of art, including over 200 statues, as well as fountains, ponds, flower beds, and tree-lined pathways. During the summer months, you may also experience special events such as the Musical Fountain Shows, where water displays are choreographed to music See less

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Versailles Essential: Half Day Guided Tour from Paris (reserved access) – Afternoon Departure

Versailles Essential: Half Day Guided Tour from Paris (reserved access) – Afternoon Departure

Versailles Essential: Half Day Guided Tour from Paris (reserved access) – Afternoon Departure

Versailles Essential: Half Day Guided Tour from Paris (reserved access) – Afternoon Departure

Versailles Essential: Half Day Guided Tour from Paris (reserved access) – Afternoon Departure

Versailles Essential: Half Day Guided Tour from Paris (reserved access) – Afternoon Departure

Versailles Essential: Half Day Guided Tour from Paris (reserved access) – Afternoon Departure

Versailles Essential: Half Day Guided Tour from Paris (reserved access) – Afternoon Departure

Take this fascinating tour of Versailles and its grounds