Versailles Full-Day Walking Tour with the Estate of Marie-Antoinette
by Memories France
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Versailles is a royal palace in France known for its grand architecture and gardens. This full-day walking tour starts with a guided train ride from central Paris to Versailles. On arrival, the guide leads a two-hour visit through the palace’s main areas, including the royal apartments. Next, spend about 15 minutes in the Hall of Mirrors, learning about the lives of the French monarchy and court during Louis XIV’s reign. Then walk through the palace gardens for around one hour. Depending on the day, visitors see either the fountain shows with waterworks or the Musical Gardens where music plays among the groves. After a lunch break at nearby restaurants or sandwich bars (not included), the afternoon focuses on Marie Antoinette’s private estate. The tour includes a two-hour visit to the Petit Trianon, where you explore her English-style gardens, living quarters, and small private theater. The final stop is her Normandy-style hamlet, where she lived a simpler life surrounded by farm animals and gardens. The group uses the Petit Train to travel between Petit Trianon and the hamlet. The tour includes timed entry tickets and all reservations for the palace, gardens, and Petit Trianon. It lasts about eight and a half hours and involves significant walking, so comfortable shoes are advised. Gratuities, lunch, and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palace of Versailles
The tour begins with a meeting in central Paris followed by a short escorted train trip to Versailles. On arrival, a local guide leads a two-hour walk through the palace, focusing on the residences of the French kings and queens, especially during the reign of Louis XIV. The guide manages the group through crowds and explains the history and use of the rooms.
120 min
La Galerie des Glaces
Spend about 15 minutes in the Hall of Mirrors. The guide explains the lives of the monarchy and courtiers who used this space, including details about Louis XIV’s efforts to make Versailles a cultural center. The story of Marie Antoinette’s life here is also covered, including why she disliked the palace and how her lifestyle led to her leaving in 1789.
15 min
Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
The visit continues with a one-hour walk through the palace gardens. On days with fountain shows, guests see the waterworks operating as they did during the reign of the kings. On other days, the Musical Gardens play music while visitors explore the groves and paths.
60 min
Le Petit Trianon
After lunch, spend two hours exploring the Petit Trianon and its surroundings. This part of the tour focuses on areas limited to the royal family and close friends. Visitors walk through English-style gardens and enter the rooms of Marie Antoinette’s private residence, furnished to reflect her time. The small theater built for her private performances is also visited.
120 min
Le Hameau De La Reine
Conclude the day with a one-hour visit to Marie Antoinette’s hamlet, a Normandy-style village with thatched cottages, farm animals, and vegetable gardens. This area was her refuge from court life. The group travels between the Petit Trianon and the hamlet by the Petit Train for convenience.
60 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
Your tour will end in Versailles. Your guide will provide return train tickets and give directions and advice for the easy journey back to central Paris. Trains leave every 15 minutes and all trains departing Versailles go to Paris.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Versailles Full-Day Walking Tour with the Estate of Marie-Antoinette
by Memories France
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€294.10Overview
Versailles is a royal palace in France known for its grand architecture and gardens. This full-day walking tour starts with a guided train ride from central Paris to Versailles. On arrival, the guide leads a two-hour visit through the palace’s main areas, including the royal apartments. Next, spend about 15 minutes in the Hall of Mirrors, learning about the lives of the French monarchy and court during Louis XIV’s reign. Then walk through the palace gardens for around one hour. Depending on the day, visitors see either the fountain shows with waterworks or the Musical Gardens where music plays among the groves. After a lunch break at nearby restaurants or sandwich bars (not included), the afternoon focuses on Marie Antoinette’s private estate. The tour includes a two-hour visit to the Petit Trianon, where you explore her English-style gardens, living quarters, and small private theater. The final stop is her Normandy-style hamlet, where she lived a simpler life surrounded by farm animals and gardens. The group uses the Petit Train to travel between Petit Trianon and the hamlet. The tour includes timed entry tickets and all reservations for the palace, gardens, and Petit Trianon. It lasts about eight and a half hours and involves significant walking, so comfortable shoes are advised. Gratuities, lunch, and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palace of Versailles
The tour begins with a meeting in central Paris followed by a short escorted train trip to Versailles. On arrival, a local guide leads a two-hour walk through the palace, focusing on the residences of the French kings and queens, especially during the reign of Louis XIV. The guide manages the group through crowds and explains the history and use of the rooms.
120 min
La Galerie des Glaces
Spend about 15 minutes in the Hall of Mirrors. The guide explains the lives of the monarchy and courtiers who used this space, including details about Louis XIV’s efforts to make Versailles a cultural center. The story of Marie Antoinette’s life here is also covered, including why she disliked the palace and how her lifestyle led to her leaving in 1789.
15 min
Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
The visit continues with a one-hour walk through the palace gardens. On days with fountain shows, guests see the waterworks operating as they did during the reign of the kings. On other days, the Musical Gardens play music while visitors explore the groves and paths.
60 min
Le Petit Trianon
After lunch, spend two hours exploring the Petit Trianon and its surroundings. This part of the tour focuses on areas limited to the royal family and close friends. Visitors walk through English-style gardens and enter the rooms of Marie Antoinette’s private residence, furnished to reflect her time. The small theater built for her private performances is also visited.
120 min
Le Hameau De La Reine
Conclude the day with a one-hour visit to Marie Antoinette’s hamlet, a Normandy-style village with thatched cottages, farm animals, and vegetable gardens. This area was her refuge from court life. The group travels between the Petit Trianon and the hamlet by the Petit Train for convenience.
60 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
Your tour will end in Versailles. Your guide will provide return train tickets and give directions and advice for the easy journey back to central Paris. Trains leave every 15 minutes and all trains departing Versailles go to Paris.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.