Versailles Day Trip from Paris with Palace Guided Tour

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Relive the era of the French monarchy on this excursion to the Palace of Versailles from Paris, where you will discover the most imposing royal castle in France.

With a professional guide, you'll visit the chambers, corridors and halls built by the kings from the 17th century onwards, with numerous works of art and sculptures all around. Enter the famous Hall of Mirrors and walk through the impressive gardens of this baroque-style architecture.

  • See the Palace of Versailles with a professional guide.
  • Stroll through areas such as the Hall of Mirrors and the gardens.
  • Discover the history of the 17th century Frenchmonarchy.

What’s included

  • Guided tour of the Palace of Versailles
  • Transfer from Paris by air-conditioned coach
  • Visit to the Hall of Mirrors and the Palace Gardens
  • Professional guide specialising in history

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Feel like royalty as you experience this half-day excursion to the Palace of Versailles, departing from Paris by air-conditioned coach with full amenities.

You'll gain access to one of France's most legendary and imposing buildings, built by order of King Louis XIII in the 17th century, with a professional guide who will tell you all the stories of the place.

Since its creation, the palace has been passed down from generation to generation by different monarchs, who stylised, modified and built it in various ways until it became the baroque architectural marvel it is today.

This structure, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, served as a royal residence between 1682 and 1789, a period that was interrupted by the great French Revolution, which overthrew King Louis XVI to put an end to the monarchy.

Inside, it still houses what were once the King and Queen's chambers, as well as the War and Peace Rooms, plus the beautiful Royal Opera House, a theatre built of wood where the musical performances of the royal era were held.

When you join this tour, you will walk through this and other areas, such as the Hall of Mirrors, where the Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919, ending the First World War. It is surrounded by 357 mirrors, in a corridor more than 70 metres long.

From the gardens, you will be able to appreciate some 800 hectares of greenish surface, with an endless number of fountains, ponds, plants and flowers that will make your trip an unforgettable experience. In summer, a fountain show attracts thousands of visitors.

On the first Sundays of each month, it is not possible to hire the services of a professional guide, but you will be able to visit the park with an audio guide.

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    Lauren Ella
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    Jonathan Burns
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    Great experience! Tour guides were very knowledgeable and very engaging with tour participants
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    Gillian Stenhouse
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    Our fabulous tour guide made this a memorable tour.
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    Viviana Silva
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    Sería importante más tiempo pero es un excelente tour
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