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Versailles Château & Marie Antoinette's Petit Trianon Tour: Journey to Pre-Revolution France
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122 Ratings
Versailles
Embark on a journey to pre-revolution France with a tour of the Versailles Château and Marie Antoinette’s Petit Trianon. Explore the grand apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, and the Queen’s Hamlet.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Equestrian statue of Louis XIV - Your guide will meet you there before starting your first discovery.
- Palace of Versailles - Explore the exclusive apartment of King Louis XIV, and learn about the notorious Dieudonn family as you wander through the Grand Apartment du Roi. Lose yourself in the magical Hall of Mirrors, adorned with huge crystal chandeliers, bronze gilded archways, and more than 350 ornate mirrors. This magnificent 17th-century gallery tells the story of Louis XIV’s rise to greatness, as depicted in a series of hand-painted ceiling murals.
- Gardens of Versailles - As you make your way to the Domaine de Marie Antoinette, stroll through the Queen’s own botanical gardens, where she sought sanctuary amid the manicured lawns and ornate fountains. (weather depending). Discover the collection of ornate fountains, trickling amid vast landscaped lawns. Discover what life in the Royal Court was really like, as your guide leads you through the sometimes tumultuous history of the estate. Experience a series of stunning fountain shows as you explore the grounds.
- Le Hameau de la Reine - After you have explored the gardens, you will head inside the Petit Trianon, where the legendary Marie Antoinette once lived. Discover the iconic Queen’s hidden sanctuary, and learn about her extraordinary life as you wander through the grounds. Here you will have the chance to see the rooms and cottages which once played host to lavish Royal parties, and learn about the scandalous exploits of the Royal Court. Spend the afternoon exploring the intimate Hamlet, as you wander through the reconstructed farm, restored windmill, and authentic Neo-classical cottages.
What's Included
- Versailles Palace Visit
- Domaine de Marie Antoinette Visit (Petit Trianon and Queen’s Hamlet)
- Private local expert guide
- Skip-the-Line Versailles Estate Pass
- Versailles Garden Visit
- All fees and/or taxes included
What's Not Included
- If you would like a transfer from Paris, please let us know.
Additional Information
Situated within the upscale district of Versailles, this mesmerizing royal castle is among the most renowned globally. This unique journey transports you into the heart of France during the era before the revolution when the monarchy held an unquestionable authority over the country. Understand about the remarkable life of the French royal lineage, and their eventual downfall, as you navigate the gardens and rooms they once inhabited. Explore the magnificent chambers of King Louis XIV, immerse yourself in the enchanting Hall of Mirrors, and scour the secluded Queen’s Hamlet, where Marie Antoinette found peace away from the extravagant and tumultuous Royal Court.
Location
Equestrian statue of Louis XIV
We can provide a detailed map upon request
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.8
(122 Ratings)
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Sohaila_a
Jun 21, 2024
The beautiful Versailles experience - Our tour guide was wonderful, friendly and knowledgeable . Our driver and guide picked us up and drove us to the Versailles gardens. The tour gyuide Ms. Mariam was wonderful. I would take any tour with her.
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Josh_n
Jan 23, 2024
Myriam Gave an Excellent Tour of Versailles - Myriam was an excellent tour guide and we had an amazing time! She showed my wife and I around Versailles as well as the Petite Trianon. She was very knowledgeable and friendly and was able to explain a lot of the history behind Versailles. The Chateau itself is spectacular, but the guided tour definitely elevated the experience. Myriam also gave us some excellent tips for other things to do around Paris and made sure we had a great time. I would highly recommend it.
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Iliana_c
Nov 28, 2023
Great tour guide - Katerina was absolutely marvelous. She kind, patient and very knowledgeable. She goes the extra mile to make your tour experience great.
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Aimee_c
Nov 21, 2023
Great day in Versailles - Myriam is an absolute legend. The tour was educational, fast paced, and FUN! We really went there to learn about the history and lore of the French monarchy so this tour was a great choice for us.
Do. Not. Miss. The. Trianons. It’s a must.
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Michael_l
Oct 30, 2023
Amazing place, Amazing guide! - Our guide, Remy, was very friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and positive. We learned many unexpected details that made our experience unforgettable. This gardens are nothing short of miraculous.
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Kathleen_d
Oct 5, 2023
Five Hours at Versailles...Amazing!!! - Our guide, Dimitri , was very well informed about French History, Greek Mythology and architecture. He was a great teacher. His knowledge brought good meaning to the context of what we were seeing. He stopped us several times and took some great photos of us. He was friendly and conscientious of our time and how we were feeling. The tour was 5 hours and well worth the time and cost to have such a very private tour.
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Doug_m
Aug 13, 2023
Great day at Versailles - Really fun and insightful trip back in time. Well worth the cost! Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful.
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Angelika_h
May 19, 2024
Versailles - We booked a german Tour and Last Minute we got the Info that it is in englisch - i did Not have the feeling Viator care about us and do ecerything to find another german Guide but do the rasiest way - eben very less Communication from Viator - and the tour was not cheap!!! Disappointing the way Viator react
The Guide Inself was great but regarding the Language issues it was not Perfect for the group
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Vincent_b
May 25, 2024
Unreliable companu - The company cancelled the tour the evening before we were supposed to go. At that late date most of the other tours were filled for the next day and that was our last day in Paris. If they are so unreliable, why would I ever book another tour with them?! I was very angry.
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Diana_n
Mar 15, 2024
Disastrous. - I cancelled and you still charged me. There was no ability to communicate with you. I have had good experiences with your company in the past. When I get home next week I am going to investigate my options to get my money back.
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