Half Day Audio Guided Tour of the Palace of Versailles from Paris with transportation

A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Palace of Versailles was the residence of the Kings of France Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI from 1682 until the French Revolution in 1789. Your audio guide commentary gives you the perfect opportunity to visit the majestic Palace of Versailles at your own pace. Admire its Baroque architecture, sumptuous decoration, works of art, and the furniture created by some of history's greatest artisans. After your tour, enjoy a stroll through the palace's gardens.

Palace of Versailles

Stretching for more than 721,000 square feet, the Palace of Versailles consists of over 700 rooms. Your audio guide will help you find your way during your visit, tell you about the history of the palace, and immerse you in its special atmosphere. Visit the palace's most beautiful rooms: the King's Grand Apartment, with seven salons each dedicated to a different god (Apollo, Mars, Mercy, Venus, etc.), and the Queen's Grand Apartment, laid out in a mirror image of those of the king, including the Coronation Room and the Queen's Bedroom, once occupied by Queen Marie Antoinette.  Spend time marveling at the spectacular Hall of Mirrors, a unique room in which guests were received and impressed, designed by the famous architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart. Almost 240 feet long, it was designed to astonish the Sun King's (Louis XIV) visitors and is lit by 17 windows and 350 mirrors. It also offers breathtaking views of the palace's beautiful gardens.

In 1661, Louis XIV commissioned the gardener André Le Nôtre to lay out the grounds and gardens, something that was just as important as the construction of the palace itself as far as the king was concerned. Spend time exploring the Palace of Versailles gardens and admire the many artworks they contain (more than 200 statues), fountains, ponds, flower beds, and woodland. During the Summer months, a range of activities is organized, such as the "Grandes Eaux,” when the many fountains are made to dance to music.

Please note:

• The entrance ticket of the gardens is included every day, the Musical fountains display and Musical Gardens days are included.
• We strongly advise against high-heeled shoes (parquet flooring in the rooms and cobblestones in the courtyard)
• Strollers are not permitted inside the palace
• Access to the palace is challenging for those with reduced mobility
• Photography without flash is permitted inside the palace
• Tuesday mornings are not recommended due to the high number of visitors
• Skip the line access to the Palace of Versailles is subject to constraints: security checks or unforeseen traffic can cause a waiting time
• On-site visit duration: 2h30
• For the smooth running of the tour and out of respect for all participants, please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the start of the tour.