Visit of Versailles Jardins Trianon and entrance to the Château

5 Hours Free CancellationMeet on locationInstant confirmationMin age 1+Guided by Lutecia Heritage
Visit of Versailles Jardins Trianon and entrance to the ChâteauVisit of Versailles Jardins Trianon and entrance to the ChâteauVisit of Versailles Jardins Trianon and entrance to the Château
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Free CancellationMeet on locationInstant confirmationMin age 1+Guided

Why we love it?

This 5-hour tour of Versailles offers an early start to explore the Château and its renowned gardens before the crowds arrive. Wander through André Le Nôtre’s magnificent royal gardens, including the Orangerie, Grande Perspective, and the estate’s fountains and hidden groves, while your guide explains the symbolism behind the bosquets and the role of art and mythology in celebrating Louis XIV. After free time for lunch at Petite Venise overlooking the Grand Canal, take the petit train to the Domaine de Trianon to visit the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, and Marie-Antoinette’s Queen’s Hamlet, learning about the private life of the queen and the estate’s history. The tour also covers Versailles’ transformation from a symbol of royal power to a key site of the French Revolution, with included access to the Château’s Grand Apartments and Hall of Mirrors for independent exploration.

Inclusions

  • Start early and explore Versailles before the crowds arrive
  • Discover the magnificent gardens of André Le Nôtre
  • Explore famous bosquets, fountains and hidden groves of the estate
  • Enjoy free time for lunch at La Petite Venise
  • Travel between the gardens and Trianon by petit train
  • Visit the Petit Trianon and Marie-Antoinette’s Queen’s Hamlet
  • Discover 150 years of history, from Louis XIV to the French Revolution
  • Learn how Versailles became a symbol of absolute power and later the downfall of the monarchy
  • Access to the 250 years of USA independence exposition
  • Passport ticket included for Château access

Exclusions

  • Lunch and drinks

Itinerary

Meet at Statue Equestre de Louis XIV

Statue Equestre Louis XIV

Meet your Guide at the bottom of the equestrian statue of Louis XIV. After a brief presentation of the day, your tour begins with an introduction to the history of the estate and the birth of Versailles.

L'Orangerie

Admire the impressive Orangery, designed to house hundreds of exotic trees. A testimony to the prestige and technical prowess of the reign of Louis XIV.

Grande perspective

From one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the area, observe the spectacular organization of the gardens and understand how each axis was thought to magnify the royal residence.

Jardins et Fontaines

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.

Petite Venise

Enjoy free time for lunch break in the peaceful atmosphere of Little Venice before continuing your discovery of the estate.

Grand Trianon

The Grand Trianon, elegant palace of pink marble built by Louis XIV as retirement residence far from the etiquette of the court. 

Petit Trianon

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 Château.

Hameau de la reine

Stroll through the famous Hameau de la Reine, a Norman-inspired village designed to offer Marie Antoinette a refuge from court life.

Château de Versailles

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.

Meeting / Pickup

Statue Equestre de Louis XIV

Please Note

  • Wheel chair accessible in the Château
  • Walking tour about 10 000 steps
  • Restaurant has veggy options
  • The fountain show runs on week ends between April–Oct 
  • Public transportations nearby
  • Whatsapp available 24/24 for any request [ ]

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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