Versailles guided tour Trianon Gardens and entrance to the Castle
Description
Discover Versailles, which most visitors do not take the time to explore. Starting before the crowds, stroll through the magnificent gardens of André Le Nôtre and the secret groves of the Sun King. After some free time for lunch on the shores of the Little Venice, explore the private world of Marie Antoinette at the Petit Trianon and the charming Hamlet of the Queen. Your Guide will adapt the tour to your interests and the pace you want to adopt, ensuring a personalized and rewarding visit. The “Passport” ticket is included; it gives you access to the Grand Apartments and the Hall of Mirrors, so you can explore these famous places as you please. This immersive experience offers a unique opportunity to understand how Versailles became the symbol of absolute power and then the scene of the fall of the monarchy by addressing its gardens, history, architecture and the hectic life of the Royal Court.
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Itinerary
Meet your Guide in front of the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV on the weapons square of the Palace of Versailles. After a brief presentation of the day, your tour begins with an introduction to the history of the estate and the birth of Versailles.
See the impressive Orangery, designed to house hundreds of exotic orange and tree trees. A testimony to the prestige and technical prowess of the reign of Louis XIV.
Discover the gardens designed by André Le Nôtre, masterpiece of the French garden. Perspectives, fountains and groves reveal how Louis XIV used the art of gardens to stage his power.
Enjoy a free lunch break in the peaceful setting of Little Venice before continuing your discovery of the estate.
The Grand Trianon, elegant palace of pink marble built by Louis XIV as retirement residence far from the etiquette of the court. Your Guide will present you the history of this exceptional place, appreciated by several generations of sovereigns.
Built under Louis XV and then offered to Marie Antoinette, the Petit Trianon reveals a more intimate facet of royal life, far from the ceremonial of the castle.
Stroll through the famous Hameau de la Reine, a Norman-inspired village designed to offer Marie Antoinette a refuge from court life.
Your guided tour ends here. With your Passport included ticket, you can freely discover the Grand Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors and the spaces open to the public at your own pace.
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What's included
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
