Experience the glory of Versailles on this insightful tour of the palace and its grounds. After heading from Paris to Versailles by train, you'll skip the line into the palace, where you'll visit some of the most important rooms, including the stunning Hall of Mirrors, discovering stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, as well as the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
Heading back outside, you'll get an introduction to the extravagant Palace Gardens, with free time to wander them on your own. Depending on the day, you'll see either the Fountains Show, where the fountains come to life to music, or the musical Gardens Show.
In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the royal domain, such as the Gallery of Coaches (open weekends and public holidays) or the Trianon Estate, where Marie Antoinette enjoyed her private moments at palaces like Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet, before returning to Paris on your own by train.
With all the logistics handled, including transportation and skip-the-line tickets, this experience reveals the stories and secrets that took place within the palace's walls, the perfect way to discover one of France's must-see monuments.