Château of Versailles and Marie Antoinette's Petit Trianon Private Tour
Nestled within the bourgeois neighborhood of Versailles, this spellbinding royal Château is one of the best-known palaces in the world. This exclusive trip takes you to the heart of pre-revolution France when the monarchy reigned supreme over the nation. Learn about the extraordinary life of the French royal family, and its ultimate demise, as you explore the gardens and chambers it once called home. Discover the Grand apartments of King Louis XIV, lose yourself in the magical Hall of Mirrors, and explore the intimate Queen’s Hamlet, where Marie Antoinette sought refuge from the pomp and chaos of the Royal Court.
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Versailles Monarchy Tour
What's included in Château of Versailles and Marie Antoinette's Petit Trianon Private Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Your guide will meet you there before starting your first discovery.
Palace of Versailles
Explore the exclusive apartment of King Louis XIV, and learn about the notorious Dieudonné family as you wander through the Grand Apartment du Roi. Lose yourself in the magical Hall of Mirrors, adorned with huge crystal chandeliers, bronze gilded archways, and more than 350 ornate mirrors. This magnificent 17th-century gallery tells the story of Louis XIV’s rise to greatness, as depicted in a series of hand-painted ceiling murals.
As you make your way to the Domaine de Marie Antoinette, stroll through the Queen’s own botanical gardens, where she sought sanctuary amid the manicured lawns and ornate fountains. (weather depending). Discover the collection of ornate fountains, trickling amid vast landscaped lawns. Discover what life in the Royal Court was really like, as your guide leads you through the sometimes tumultuous history of the estate. Experience a series of stunning fountain shows as you explore the grounds.
Inclusions
- Domaine de Marie Antoinette Visit (Petit Trianon and Queen's Hamlet)
- Versailles Palace Visit
- Private local expert guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Skip-the-Line Versailles Estate Pass
- Versailles Garden Visit
- If you would like a transfer from Paris, please let us know.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We can organize a roundtrip transfer to/from Versailles at an additional charge.
Meeting Points
- We can provide a detailed map upon request
End Points
- The tour ends at the Petit Trianon of the Domaine de Marie Antoinette
