Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Palace of Versailles was the residence of the French kings Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI and their court from 1682 until the French Revolution in 1789. Accompanied by a guide (commentary broadcast through individual headsets), discover the majestic palace, a symbol of royal power: its Baroque architecture, sumptuous decorations, art objects, and furniture crafted by the greatest craftsmen of the time. Afterwards, enjoy the charm of the French-style gardens with complete freedom.
Depart at 8:45 a.m. from our agency in central Paris and head to the Palace of Versailles. Enjoy the 45-minute journey by luxury, air-conditioned coach to listen to your guide's first commentary on the castle's history.
It comprises over 700 rooms and occupies an area of 67,000 m2. Follow your guide and enter directly (without waiting in line) the most beautiful rooms: the King's Grand Apartment with seven rooms, each decorated in the theme of a mythological god (the room of Apollo, Mars, Mercury, Venus, etc.); the Queen's Grand Apartment, arranged symmetrically to the king's, with the Coronation Room; and even the Queen's bedroom, occupied primarily by Marie Antoinette. Also visit the spectacular Hall of Mirrors, a reception space designed by the prestigious architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart. At 73 m long and intended to dazzle King Louis XIV's visitors, it is illuminated by 17 windows and 350 mirrors, and opens onto the palace's splendid gardens (second part of the tour).
In 1661, Louis XIV commissioned André Le Nôtre to design the gardens and park, which were as important to the king as the château itself. Explore the gardens of Versailles at your leisure and admire the 386 works of art (including over 200 statues), fountains, basins, paths, and groves. During the warmer months, various attractions are offered, such as the Grandes Aguas Musicales, with fountains that dance to the rhythm of music.
Scheduled return to Paris at approximately 12:45 pm. Notes: Please note that the tour DOES NOT include pick up from your hotel.
Please check in 30 minutes before the activity starts with your ID and reservation number.
- The Queen's apartments are currently closed for renovation.
- Flat shoes highly recommended (wooden floors in the living rooms and cobblestones in the courtyard)
- Strollers are prohibited in the castle
- Access to the castle is tiring for people with mobility difficulties
Highlights
Skip the line entry
Discover the history of the Palace of Versailles with an interpreter guide
Free time to explore the gardens designed by André Le Nôtre
What includes and does not include
Priority entry to the Palace of Versailles and its gardens, except on certain dates for the gardens
Services of a Spanish guide
The fountain show will be included during the operation
Transport from hotels to the center of Paris
Food and drink
Optional tips
Meeting point
Ponto de encontro: O ponto de encontro para todas as nossas visitas a Versalhes será transferido para um novo endereço: 6 avenue du Dr. Brouardel, 75007 Paris.
Para cancelamentos até 72 horas antes do horário de início do serviço, não há cobrança. Para cancelamentos solicitadas com 72 horas ou menos, não há devolução. Será cobrado o valor integral. Se o serviço for cancelado pelo operador devido a imprevistos de qualquer ordem, o valor será reembolsado integralmente
General Rules
Please note that the tour DOES NOT include pick-up from your hotel. Please check in 30 minutes before the activity starts with your ID and reservation number. - The Queen's apartments are currently closed for renovations - Flat shoes highly recommended (wooden floors in the living rooms and cobblestone floors in the courtyard) - Strollers are prohibited in the castle - Access to the castle is tiring for people with mobility difficulties
