Description
Ideal to discover and make the most of the
Versailles estate in a day, enjoy this guided tour of the palace in combination with the
Trianon Palace of Versailles, the Grand and Petit Trianon.
These two smaller castles enabled the Royals to escape the pomp and rigid formality of court life. The love of Louis XIV and Madame de Montespan flourished in the magnificent Grand Trianon. In the Petite Trinon and the Hameau de la Reine, is where Marie-Antoinette enjoyed living a simpler life.
We travel from
Paris to Versailles crossing the western districts of the city before taking the motorway to Versailles. Average travel time from Paris : 45 minutes.
The day begins in the State Apartments visiting the
Hall of Mirrors, the
Queen's bedroom and the Reception halls. Free time is included for a visit of the French style gardens designed by
André Le Nôtre.
Enjoy lunch in the park near the Grand Canal at "La Petite Venise" restaurant.
Menu restaurant "La Petite Venise"*
Arugula salad with parmesan
Chicken breast, mashed potatoes with olive oil
Chocolate fudge cake
Coffee
1/4 bottle of mineral water
1 glass of red wine du Pays de Gard
* Subject to change
In the afternoon we visit the Grand Trianon and continue on foot to Marie-Antoinette's Hamlet where the Queen played the shepherdess.
Enjoy the view of the newly restored Theatre.
Included :
* Transportation in luxury air conditioned coach
* Entrance to Versailles and both Trianon Palaces (reservation fee for the guided tour inside the palace), Marie-Antoinette's Hamlet + entrance to the Gardens
* Lunch at the restaurant "La Petite Venise" located in the park of Versailles (drinks included)
* Entrance ticket to the park and parking place for the bus
* The services of a licensed multilingual guide with individual earphones
Information :
* We suggest a good pair of walking / flat shoes to avoid discomfort
* No high heels
* This tour is not suitable for clients with walking difficulties
* Pushchairs are forbidden in the palace and the 2 Trianon Palaces
* Very nice day tour offering clients various interests for history and nature
* Suitable for those interested in gaining a deeper insight into Versailles and who have great interest in Queen Marie Antoinette's life
* Advantage of a guided visit in your own language
Highlights
- Guided visit of the Palace of Versailles
- Discover the main Royal Apartments and the Hall of Mirrors
- Stroll in the Gardens
- Lunch in the Park of Versailles, close to the Grand Canal
- Guided visit of the Grand and Petit Trianon as well as the Queen's Hamlet
When and how much
Winter : 116 € / Child : 58 €
Tuesday and Saturday except December 25 and January 1 and special events
Extra departures : December 27 y 30
Departure : 08.45 AM
From April 1, 2013
Summer : 119 € / Child : 72 €
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday except special events
Departure : 8.45 AM
Winter : 119 € / Child : 72 €
Tuesday and Saturday except special events
Extra departures : December 29 and January 2
Departure : 08.45 AM
Practical information
Departure
Address : Pyramides Agency
2 rue des Pyramides 75001 Paris
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Itinerary
Duration
09:00
Return
Pyramides Agency