Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens & Fountains Show from Paris

Summary

The Palace of Versailles is a magnificent palace located in Versailles, France. The palace is home to the Royal Palace of Versailles, the Château de Versailles, and the Gardens of Versailles. The palace is also home to the famous Fountains of Versailles, which are a showpiece of the palace. The palace is a great place to visit if you are interested in history, architecture, and gardens.

Description

Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens & Fountains Show from Paris

Step back in time from Paris to Queen Marie Antoinette’s reign and marvel at the opulent luxury of the Royal Courts on this 4-hour Palace of Versailles guided tour with optional fountain show. Enjoy skip-the-line access and beat the queues to begin your tour. Marvel at the King and Queen’s luxurious Royal Apartments. Stroll along the stunningly beautiful Hall of Mirrors to the Salon de la Guerre and the Salon de la Paix. Wander among royal statues and busts in the palace’s immaculately manicured gardens during your leisure time at the end.The tour includes a return transportation from Paris.

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Points Of Interest

• minutes: Choose from a morning or afternoon half-day tour then head to Pyramides in central Paris to redeem your voucher.
• minutes: Hop aboard your air-conditioned coach and set off through the city for the 1-hour journey to the famous Palace of Versailles.
• 10 minutes: Don't miss the equestrian statue of Louis XIV on the place d'Armes once at Versailles
• 45 minutes: Follow your guide through the impressive splendour of the King and Queen's State Apartments and gaze in awe at the luxurious decadence the monarchs enjoyed.
• 15 minutes: Constructed from 1678, the Hall of Mirrors is the palace’s central gallery and links the Salon de la Guerre and the Salon de la Paix with the King and Queen's State Apartments. .
• 60 minutes: Enjoy a little free time at the end of your tour to stroll through the beautifully manicured palace gardens at your leisure. Admire the many royal statues, busts and sculptures you come across, and take the time to capture the scenery on camera. Every Saturday night during the summer months, visitors can also enjoy the Versailles fountain shows, during which magnificent displays reveal the skill and artistry of three centuries of French garden design and engineering. The display is accompanied by music composed at the time of Louis XIV's court. At the end of your time at the spectacular Palace of Versailles, hop back in your coach for the short journey back to central Paris where your tour will come to an end Please note: The first Sunday of each month the visit will be unguided, you will be provided with an audio guide.
• minutes: Every Saturday night during the summer months, visitors can also enjoy the Versailles fountain shows, during which magnificent displays reveal the skill and artistry of three centuries of French garden design and engineering. The display is accompanied by music composed at the time of Louis XIV's court. At the end of your time at the spectacular Palace of Versailles, hop back in your coach for the short journey back to central Paris where your tour will come to an end Please note: The first Sunday of each month the visit will be unguided, you will be provided with an audio guide.
• minutes: The drive back will take you through the suburb of Paris
• minutes: Until you return back ( around 1 houre later)to the departure place facing Joan of Arch Golden Statue
• minutes: Once in Paris, we suggest to stroll around the Area. The district is perfect if you wish to fully experience the city.

Additional Information

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The Fountains Show is only operating during the Summer
• Face masks required for travellers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
• Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
• Gear/equipment sanitised between use
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
• Three types of measures are taken: 1. At the agency : Staff wearing masks, hygiaphones, marking on the floor, cleaning 2. During ctivity : Guide/hosts wearing the visor, audio phones, cleaning vehicles 3. For your peace of mind:** Please bring your mask. Wearing a mask is mandatory**"