Leave your Paris accommodation at 8 a.m. for
a minibus journey to Versailles; arrival
scheduled for around 9 a.m. The number of
participants is limited to a maximum of
eight to allow you to enjoy a tailor-made
excursion with your driver-guide.
One of the most famous historic monuments in
the world, 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 to 1789. Your guide will
show you the majestic Palace of Versailles,
a symbol of the king's power. Its Baroque
architecture, sumptuous decoration, works of
art, and furniture were all created by the
greatest artisans of the age. After touring
the palace, explore the magic of its formal
gardens and exceptionally beautiful grounds.
The Palace of Versailles has more than 700
rooms and stretches for over 721,000 square
feet. Follow your guide straight to the
front of the line to visit the palace's most
beautiful rooms: the King's Grand
Apartments, with seven rooms dedicated to
different gods (Apollo, Mars, Mercy, Venus,
etc.), 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, admire the grandeur of the
Versailles 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 the
landscape architect André Le Nôtre to lay
out the grounds and gardens, something that
was just as important to the king as the
construction of the palace itself. Enjoy
your free time strolling through the Gardens
of Versailles and admire the 386 works of
art (including more than 200 statues),
fountains, flower beds, ponds, and trees.
During the Summer months, a range of
activities are organized, such as the
Grandes Eaux Musicales, when the fountains
are made to dance to music.
You will return to your Paris accommodation
at approximately 12 noon.
Please note:
- The itinerary and schedule may be modified
depending on traffic or changes of opening
hours at the sights
- Flat shoes are highly 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
Every day except
Monday, May 1
and special
events
Departure: 08.00
AM from your
hotel or
apartment in
Paris
November
01, 2016 - March
31, 2017
Every day except
Monday, December
25, January 1,
1rst Sunday of
each month and
special events
Departure: 08.00
AM from your
hotel or
apartment in
Paris