Versailles Palace Bike Tour with Market, Marie-Antoinette Hamlet, Grand and Petit Trianon
by Blue Fox Travel Blue Bike Tours
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€218Overview
Start this full-day cycling tour by boarding a train in Paris to reach Versailles with your guide. The first stop is the Versailles Farmers Market, where the guide gives a brief tour of food stalls before you have 30 minutes to select picnic supplies. Then, cycle through the 2,000-acre Royal Domaine, passing wheat fields, trimmed trees, and green forests where royalty once hunted. Next, visit the Grand Trianon, a summer residence built by Louis 14th, with access included to explore its interiors and gardens. Continue cycling to Marie-Antoinette’s private farm village, the Hameau de la Reine, where you walk on farm paths, see thatched-roof buildings, and can pet animals like sheep, pigs, and goats. Pause for a picnic lunch on the grassy banks near the Grand Canal, overlooking the largest lake in Versailles. After lunch, visit the Petit Trianon, once owned by Madame de Pompadour and later Marie-Antoinette, with included entrance to see the rooms she used. Ride through the Royal forests that surround Versailles, then stop at the Basin d’Apollon fountain, known for its representation of the Sun God. Finish the tour with a timed entrance to the Palace of Versailles, where you can spend as long as you like inside, including visiting the Hall of Mirrors. All train tickets, timed palace entry, and entrance to the chateaux, as well as bike rental, are included. The total tour lasts about eight hours and is conducted in a small group with an expert guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palace of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles was the royal residence of France’s most famous kings. The tour includes a timed entrance reservation that allows guests to stay inside the palace for as long as they want after the bike ride ends.
60 min
Place Du Marche Notre Dame
This farmers market opened during the reign of King Louis 14th. The guide gives a brief tour to show where the best food stalls are located, followed by 30 minutes of free time for participants to buy food for the picnic later.
30 min
Le Hameau De La Reine
Marie-Antoinette’s private farm village was built so she could escape court life. Visitors walk along paths through the village and farmyard, seeing thatched-roof buildings and petting animals such as pigs, sheep, goats, geese, and cows.
60 min
Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
The Royal Grounds cover over 2,000 acres, including fields of wheat, an artificial lake, and trimmed trees. The group cycles slowly around the gardens to see the main sights without tiring.
45 min
The Grand Trianon
Built by Louis 14th as a summer residence, the Grand Trianon served as a place for kings to escape court etiquette while staying nearby. The guide explains its history, and visitors can explore inside and see the flower-filled French gardens. Entry tickets are included.
45 min
Grand Canal
Lunch takes place on the grass overlooking the largest lake in Versailles, with views of the palace from this quiet spot. Picnic food purchased earlier at the market is eaten here.
60 min
Le Petit Trianon
Originally built for Madame de Pompadour and later given to Marie-Antoinette, the Petit Trianon is included in the tour. The guide explains its history before free time to explore inside where Marie-Antoinette slept and ate.
45 min
Versailles
The ride continues through the Royal forests, where French royalty once hunted stag, pheasant, wild boar, and fox, enjoying the shade and fresh air.
30 min
Bassin d'Apollon
This fountain represents the Sun God Apollo rising from darkness to bring light. King Louis 14th called himself the Sun King, seeing himself as a symbol of light and wealth for France.
10 min
La Galerie des Glaces
The Hall of Mirrors was a display of King Louis 14th’s wealth, covered with expensive mirrors rare in the 1700s. Visitors have free time here to explore and take photos.
15 min
Meeting point
Meet outside of a train station named Gare Saint-Lazare, at the entrance to the STARBUCKS COFFEE. Located at the address : 2 Rue de la Pépinière. BE AWARE there are 4 Starbucks in and around the train station.
End point
At the end of the bike tour, you'll be able to visit the Palace of Versailles for as long as you want! The guide will give you train tickets and a map of Versailles town for the 15-minute walk back to the train station. The trains from Versailles to Paris run every 20 to 30 minutes.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Versailles Palace Bike Tour with Market, Marie-Antoinette Hamlet, Grand and Petit Trianon
by Blue Fox Travel Blue Bike Tours
Choose from 1 available option
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.€218Overview
Start this full-day cycling tour by boarding a train in Paris to reach Versailles with your guide. The first stop is the Versailles Farmers Market, where the guide gives a brief tour of food stalls before you have 30 minutes to select picnic supplies. Then, cycle through the 2,000-acre Royal Domaine, passing wheat fields, trimmed trees, and green forests where royalty once hunted. Next, visit the Grand Trianon, a summer residence built by Louis 14th, with access included to explore its interiors and gardens. Continue cycling to Marie-Antoinette’s private farm village, the Hameau de la Reine, where you walk on farm paths, see thatched-roof buildings, and can pet animals like sheep, pigs, and goats. Pause for a picnic lunch on the grassy banks near the Grand Canal, overlooking the largest lake in Versailles. After lunch, visit the Petit Trianon, once owned by Madame de Pompadour and later Marie-Antoinette, with included entrance to see the rooms she used. Ride through the Royal forests that surround Versailles, then stop at the Basin d’Apollon fountain, known for its representation of the Sun God. Finish the tour with a timed entrance to the Palace of Versailles, where you can spend as long as you like inside, including visiting the Hall of Mirrors. All train tickets, timed palace entry, and entrance to the chateaux, as well as bike rental, are included. The total tour lasts about eight hours and is conducted in a small group with an expert guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palace of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles was the royal residence of France’s most famous kings. The tour includes a timed entrance reservation that allows guests to stay inside the palace for as long as they want after the bike ride ends.
60 min
Place Du Marche Notre Dame
This farmers market opened during the reign of King Louis 14th. The guide gives a brief tour to show where the best food stalls are located, followed by 30 minutes of free time for participants to buy food for the picnic later.
30 min
Le Hameau De La Reine
Marie-Antoinette’s private farm village was built so she could escape court life. Visitors walk along paths through the village and farmyard, seeing thatched-roof buildings and petting animals such as pigs, sheep, goats, geese, and cows.
60 min
Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
The Royal Grounds cover over 2,000 acres, including fields of wheat, an artificial lake, and trimmed trees. The group cycles slowly around the gardens to see the main sights without tiring.
45 min
The Grand Trianon
Built by Louis 14th as a summer residence, the Grand Trianon served as a place for kings to escape court etiquette while staying nearby. The guide explains its history, and visitors can explore inside and see the flower-filled French gardens. Entry tickets are included.
45 min
Grand Canal
Lunch takes place on the grass overlooking the largest lake in Versailles, with views of the palace from this quiet spot. Picnic food purchased earlier at the market is eaten here.
60 min
Le Petit Trianon
Originally built for Madame de Pompadour and later given to Marie-Antoinette, the Petit Trianon is included in the tour. The guide explains its history before free time to explore inside where Marie-Antoinette slept and ate.
45 min
Versailles
The ride continues through the Royal forests, where French royalty once hunted stag, pheasant, wild boar, and fox, enjoying the shade and fresh air.
30 min
Bassin d'Apollon
This fountain represents the Sun God Apollo rising from darkness to bring light. King Louis 14th called himself the Sun King, seeing himself as a symbol of light and wealth for France.
10 min
La Galerie des Glaces
The Hall of Mirrors was a display of King Louis 14th’s wealth, covered with expensive mirrors rare in the 1700s. Visitors have free time here to explore and take photos.
15 min
Meeting point
Meet outside of a train station named Gare Saint-Lazare, at the entrance to the STARBUCKS COFFEE. Located at the address : 2 Rue de la Pépinière. BE AWARE there are 4 Starbucks in and around the train station.
End point
At the end of the bike tour, you'll be able to visit the Palace of Versailles for as long as you want! The guide will give you train tickets and a map of Versailles town for the 15-minute walk back to the train station. The trains from Versailles to Paris run every 20 to 30 minutes.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.