Visite du château de Versailles et des jardins en train depuis Paris

Points forts

Itinéraire

1. 1

   Palace of Versailles

   Meet your guide in central Paris and enjoy a short, escorted train ride to Versailles. On arrival, take a journey in the footsteps of the Kings and Queens of France. During the reign of Louis XIV - the Sun King - 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 splendours of this incredible palace. Our skip the line access allows you to bypass the long lines that form each day, and our friendly local guides will steer you expertly through the crowds, bringing the famous figures who once inhabited this palace back to life. Learn how the Kings and Queens lived out their lavish lives in public, how they kept the gossiping courtiers under their thumb, and made Versailles the artistic center of Europe. Discover a typical day in the life of Marie Antoinette; you’ll quickly understand why she hated the palace so much! Her opulent lifestyle here would lead to her tragic demise under the French Revolution.

   1 h 30 min•Entrée incluse•Voir sur la carte

2. 2

   Hall of Mirrors

   See the dazzling Hall of Mirrors, and learn the secrets of how it came to be, and the fascinating goings on at the time of the royal court.

   30 minutes•Entrée incluse•Voir sur la carte

3. 3

   Versailles Gardens

   After visiting the royal apartments inside the palace, your guide will lead you through the spectacular gardens, once the setting of balls, parties and elaborate firework displays. On fountain show days you will discover the amazing waterworks, still running today as they did in the times of Kings and Queens. The fountains run to a very precise schedule, and your guide will ensure you are in the right places at exactly the right time! At the end of your tour you are free to return to Paris with your guide or to remain in Versailles at your leisure. 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.

   1 heure•Entrée incluse•Voir sur la carte

Point de rendez-vous

Meet your coordinator by the green newspaper kiosk situated on the corner of Boulevard de Vaugirard, just a few meters from number 5. It is next to the Montparnasse train station complex, close to the Montparnasse-Bienvenüe metro station. They will be wearing an orange cap and an orange badge.

La carte montre Paris. Le point de rendez-vous exact est l'adresse ci-dessus.Ouvrir une carte plus grande

Prise en charge

• Rendez-vous au point de départ pour tous

À savoir avant de partir

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• From 1 April to 31 October, the gardens of the Palace feature special Musical and Fountain Shows. Fountain Shows take place on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as on Tuesdays in May and June and on national holidays. Please note that the fountains operate according to a set schedule — they do not run continuously throughout the day. On the other days of the week during this period, the gardens host the Musical Gardens, where music is played throughout the groves.
• Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before your tour departure time. We have to catch a train to Versailles and we cannot wait for late arrivals.
• The tour of Versailles Palace and gardens is 3 hours guided.
• You need to add approx. 40 minutes each way to get to and from the palace on the train.
• You can cancel your tour up to 24 hours prior to departure and receive a full refund. Please note that refunds are not possible for missed tours.
• If you plan to arrive at the meeting point by taxi, please ensure you leave yourselves plenty of time, it can often take a considerable amount of time to find a taxi in Paris!
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• • Please meet your guide 15 minutes prior to the starting time of the tour. The group cannot miss the train to Versailles, we have a pre-booked entrance at the palace and the group must enter on time, please do not be late. • We cannot guarantee that late arrivals can be accommodated and tickets are non-refundable. • Note this voucher does not give you access to the palace, your guide will have the entry tickets with them at the meeting point. • Please present your booking voucher on your cell phone to your guide at the meeting point. You do not need to print it. • Please note the gardens are not optimal for people with mobility issues or using a wheelchair

Annulation et remboursement

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.