Palace and gardens of Versailles with Musical show

 

There is a certain magic that fizzes through the air in the Palace and Gardens of Versailles. Hidden away from the modern world, this majestic European castle on the outskirts of Paris is a perfectly preserved example of the reckless extravagance of the French monarchy.

This is Paris life at its most luxurious and just as you imagined it with gold brushed furniture, quilted four-poster beds and lush rolling lawns that stretch as far as the eye can see.

We meet at a central location in Paris where a coordinator will greet you and accompany you on a private air conditioned coach to Versailles - we take all the hassle out of the journey so you arrive in Versailles relaxed and ready to explore. You’ll meet your expert, English-speaking guide in Versailles where they’ll begin a tour of the Gardens and Palace of Versailles. With a maximum of 25 people per group, your tour of Versailles will be intimate, unhurried and enjoyable.

We Skip the Line via pre-booked entrance to Versailles and your guide will lead you from one marvelous room to the next, pointing out where Louis XIV tormented his friends and family with long, boring ceremonies and where it was that Marie Antoinette ate her cake. Marvel at the sheer size of the Palace of Versailles, one of the largest and most beautiful castles in the world with a whopping 700 rooms. Peruse its incredible array of fine art and the intricate design of its 1250 fireplaces as you work your way through the highlights of the castle including the King and Queen’s apartments, the Chapel, the Coronation Room, the Hall of Mirrors and the Salon of Abundance – how many residences can boast one of those? This list of rooms your guide will show you goes on and on, each one an entirely different and unique experience from the Peace Room to the Queen’s bedchamber.

And just when you think that you have seen all that the Palace of Versailles has to offer, you’ll burst into the sunlight and encounter its dazzling manicured gardens, over 1,800 acres in size. On Thursdays we’ll give you a tour of the gardens and give you some free time to wander , also the Musical Gardens are included in the price, be enchanted by the simple beauty of classical music played in beautiful surroundings during the Musical Gardens event. Enjoy some free time to futher enjoy the gardens at your lesiure, then jump aboard your return coach to Paris. You’ll have time to reflect on a day of pure indulgence and to slowly drag yourself back through the centuries, to modern-day Paris.

Languages
English

Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed and e-Voucher
Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Location
Start point:
1 Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre - FR
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated and missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.


End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
13:00 - 17:00

Duration: 4 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide
Audioguide fee: Not included

Requirements
Taking photos with flash is not permitted inside the palace.
Due to issues beyond our control, timings and sites are subject to last minute changes on rare occasions.
Extra measures may be implemented at some venues due to heightened global security. We may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues.
Extra measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, we suggest that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour.
We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or mobility impairments on our tours. We are also unable to accommodate pushchairs or strollers on our tours.
Please note hours of operation and availability of exhibits and shows are subject to change without notice.

Recommendations
We recommend to bring comfortable shoes, drinking water, camera, hat and sun protection.