Step into the grandeur of Versailles, starting at the Versailles Cathedral, a prime example of Baroque architecture, with stunning stained-glass windows and royal paintings. Continue to Versailles City Hall to appreciate exquisite sculptures on its façade. In the Courtyard of Honor, the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV greets you before you marvel at the magnificent Honor Gate, a symbol of Louis XIV’s opulence. Marvel at the Palace of Versailles, with its Dufour Pavilion, Royal Chapel, and Royal Opera Theater. Admire the Orangery Garden from a beautiful terrace viewpoint, and end your journey at Latona’s Fountain at the entrance of the Versailles Gardens, filled with fountains, statues, and lush trees.
The fairytale book of Versailles opens with the grand Versailles Cathedral, where you can appreciate the austere Baroque style at its peak, as well as a treasure trove of exquisite paintings commissioned by French monarchs and fine stained-glass windows.
Next, we will walk by the elegant 19th-century Versailles City Hall, adorned with stunning sculptural details, and learn about its different aristocratic owners, including a natural daughter of King Louis XIV, who commissioned the Palace of Versailles.
Continue to the Courtyard of Honor, where the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles unfolds before you. The majestic Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV, the “Sun King,” greets you at the square’s entrance and welcomes you to admire his lifetime masterpiece.
You will make your own way to the meeting points