The Palace of Versailles was the residence of French Kings Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI and their courts from 1682 until the French Revolution in 1789. With commentary from your guide played through individual headsets, discover the splendor of the Palace of Versailles, a symbol of royal power. Its sumptuous decoration, Baroque architecture, many works of art, and furniture were all created by the greatest craftsmen of the day. Then enjoy the beauty of the French gardens of Versailles
at your own pace.
Set off for the Palace of Versailles from our agency in Central Paris at 2 p.m. Take advantage of the 45-minute journey by luxury air-conditioned coach to listen to your guide's introduction to the palace's history.
Stretching for more than 721,000 square feet, the Palace of Versailles has over 700 rooms. Follow your guide straight to the front of the line to tour the palace's most beautiful rooms: the King's Grand Apartments, with seven rooms each dedicated to a different god (Apollo, Mars, Mercy, Venus, etc.), and the Queen's Grand Apartments, mirroring those of the king, including the Coronation Room and the Queen's Bedroom, once occupied by Marie Antoinette. Also, marvel at the majestic "Hall of Mirrors" Versailles, a large reception room in which to see and be seen, dreamt up by the famous architect, Jules Hardouin-Mansart. Almost 240 feet-long, it was created to astonish visitors to the Sun King, Louis XIV; it is lit by 17 windows and some 350 mirrors, and overlooks the palace's breath-taking gardens, the second part of your visit.
In 1661, Louis XIV commissioned the landscape architect André Le Nôtre to lay out the gardens and grounds, something that was just as important to the king as the construction of the palace. Spend time exploring the Gardens of Versailles and admire the 386 works of art (including more than 200 statues), fountains, ponds, flower beds, and woodland. During the Summer months, a range of activities are organized, for example, the Grandes Eaux Musicales, when the garden's fountains "dance" in time to music.
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April 01 - October 31,
Everyday except on Monday, May1, July 21, December 25, January 01, rst Sunday of each month and special events
Departure: 1.15 PM from your hotel in Paris
April 01, 2014 - October 31, 2014
Everyday except on Monday, May1 and special events
Departure: 1.15 PM from your hotel in Paris
November 01, 2014 - March 31, 2015
Everyday except on Monday, December 25, January 01, st Sunday of each month.
Departure: 1.15 PM from your hotel in Paris
Tour Length: 4 hours
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Adults : $ 155.00
Children (4-17) : $ 104.00
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| Note: During this excursion transport will be made in an air-conditioned minibus. Pick up and drop off at your hotel within central Paris are included in the price of the tour. This excursion is accompanied by a guide. On the way, The guide will retrace the history of France and its small stories. The guide will also provide plenty of information on the arts and French culture. |
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Free time in the gardens
