Versailles Private Tour : Horse-riding, Gastronomy & the Palace
From beginners to experienced riders, we invite you to discover this haven of peace like French Royalty used to: On horseback.
This day trip from Paris is an immersive journey that transports you to the time of Kings and delights your taste buds to experience the Royal Art de Vivre à la française for a day.
Experience the essence of a by-gone era in the presence of unmatched luxury. Like the Kings and Queens, you’ll trot along hunting lanes of the 2000 acres Gardens of Versailles, indulge in the French cuisine classics from Michelin Star Chefs, and discover one of the greatest achievements of French 17th-century architecture: The Palace of Versailles.
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Versailles Private Tour : Horse-riding, Gastronomy & the Palace
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What's included in Versailles Private Tour : Horse-riding, Gastronomy & the Palace
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Paris
Be greeted by your driver and guide who will pick you up at your location in Paris and take you to the gardens of the Palace of Versailles. 30mins drive - Depending on your location & traffic.
Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
At entrance of the gardens, you will be welcomed by your riding guide and meet your horses - All horses are very kind and are assigned depending on your riding level. Saddle-up and set up for a tour ride through the spectacular gardens of Versailles, up until the Grand Canal (1h15 ride). Suited to both beginners and advanced riders, enjoy an exhilarating ride in the royal Gardens.
Versailles
After the morning ride within the gardens of Versailles, we invite you to sit for a gastronomic lunch at the renowned restaurant of 21-Michelin stars Chef Alain Ducasse. Enjoy the very finest of gastronomy and elegance, by savor French cuisine classics while overlooking the Cour Royale. The restaurant boasts of the very finest of gastronomy and elegance, where you can savor French cuisine classics while overlooking the Cour Royale and the Cour d’Honneur. In the words of Alain Ducasse himself, it offers "French cuisine with a contemporary touch, but whose inspiration draws from the food served at the time. More than a meal, this is an experience”.
Inclusions
- A 3-course a gastronomic lunch, paired with wines or champagne at the renowned restaurant of 21-Michelin stars Chef Alain Ducasse.
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private visit of the Palace with a historian guide
- Be greeted at your hotel with some French pastries.
- Bottled water
- 2-hour Horse ride in the park of Versailles
- Horse-riding equipment, including helmets are provided.
- Any personal extra expenses not listed in the Included items.
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
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Your day begins at 9 a.m. with a personalized pick-up from your hotel's reception by your knowledgeable guide and experienced driver, whisking you away on a 40-minute drive to Versailles.