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Château de Versailles © Thomas Garnier -
Château de Versailles, Galerie des Glaces © Agathe Poupeney -
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Château de Versailles, Opéra Royal © Agathe Poupeney -
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Château de Versailles, Jardins de l'Orangerie © Nicolas Chavance -
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Château de Versailles, Opera Royal, © Photo: Agathe Poupeney -
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Versailles Palace & Gardens Half day guided tour with Fountain Show
Versailles, Versailles Palace
About the Event
Take a journey in the footsteps of the Kings and Queens of France, as you visit the most famous and prestigious royal palace in Europe. See the dazzling Hall of Mirrors, the State Apartments and marvel at the beautiful fountain show.
During the reign of Louis XIV Versailles was the place to be and to be seen. Nowadays visitors from all over the world still come to Versailles to marvel at the splendors of this incredible chateau. Our skip the line access allows you to bypass the long lines that form each day, and our expert local guides will steer you expertly through the crowds, bringing the famous figures that once inhabited this palace back to life.
Walk the glittering Hall of Mirrors as Kings, Queens and courtiers used to. Explore the lavish state apartments and learn how the glory of the Sun King shone throughout the world. Hear how the Kings and Queens lived out their lavish lives in public and how they kept the gossiping courtiers under their thumb. Discover a typical day in the life of Marie Antoinette. Her opulent lifestyle here would ultimately lead to her tragic demise during the French Revolution she left Versailles in 1789 never to return.
After visiting the palace, your guide will lead you through the spectacular gardens. Explore hidden groves, once the setting of balls, parties and elaborate firework displays. Discover the amazing waterworks, still running to music today as they did in the times of the royal court.
At the end of your tour your guide will be happy to give you advice on further places to visit or where to enjoy a great meal in this beautiful royal city.
Versailles Palace
Marvel at the lavish grandeur of the Palace of Versailles, a huge Baroque complex comprising a former royal residence, incredible gardens, spectacular fountains, and the Museum of the History of France. The complex stretches over 787 hectares and is a major UNESCO World Heritage Site. Restoration began in 1892, and although interrupted by both World Wars, among other cataclysmic events, continues today. Visitors should devote a whole day to Versailles, with its abundance of attractions. Deservedly, the most famous room is the Hall of Mirrors - a 70 metre gallery decorated with 17 huge mirrors that reflect the opposite windows and their garden views. However, the Royal Opera of Versailles is another of the Palace's gems. Its' wooden interior (painted to look like marble) means that the opera house boasts superb acoustics, as well as the finest décor. Treat yourself to the best of classical music amidst the opulence of this world-famous palace!
Address
Versailles Palace, Place d’Armes, Versailles, France — Google Maps
