Versailles PalaceTours
Book Versailles palace tours with expert guides. Skip the lines and explore the Hall of Mirrors, royal apartments, and magnificent gardens.
Versailles Palace Tours: A Royal Legacy
Join our expert-guided Versailles palace tours to discover the fascinating transformation from hunting lodge to the world's most magnificent royal residence
Why Choose Our Versailles Palace Tours?
Our Versailles palace tours provide exclusive access to the most magnificent palace in Europe. Built by Louis XIV, this UNESCO World Heritage site transformed from a modest hunting lodge into the ultimate symbol of French royal grandeur and political power.
Our expert guides bring to life the stories of Versailles palace tours, from 1682 to 1789 when it served as the center of French court life, hosting elaborate ceremonies and royal celebrations that influenced European culture.
Palace of Versailles – Key Highlights
Discover the most significant features and attractions that make Versailles an unforgettable royal experience
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Hall of Mirrors (Galerie des Glaces) | The most famous room in Versailles – a dazzling gallery with 357 mirrors, chandeliers, and gold accents. It hosted the signing of the Treaty of Versailles (1919). |
| The King's Apartments | Lavishly decorated rooms where King Louis XIV and successors conducted daily ceremonial life. The King's Bedchamber is especially significant. |
| The Queen's Apartments | Private chambers of the queen (notably Marie Antoinette), featuring intimate design and luxurious detail. |
| The Gardens | Over 800 hectares of perfectly manicured gardens, fountains, sculptures, and groves, designed by André Le Nôtre. Best explored by foot or golf cart. |
| Fountains & Musical Shows | The Grandes Eaux Musicales (musical fountain shows) animate the gardens in summer. A highlight for visitors. |
| The Grand Trianon | A pink marble palace used as a retreat by the kings to escape court life. Elegant and less formal. |
| The Petit Trianon | A neoclassical mansion gifted to Marie Antoinette, who redecorated it in her own style. A symbol of her personal taste and independence. |
| Marie Antoinette's Hamlet | A picturesque, rustic village created for Marie Antoinette to experience "simple" country life, complete with a farm, dairy, and cottages. |
| Royal Opera House (Opéra Royal) | A grand theater within the palace used for royal performances and weddings; rare to access but exquisite. |
Visitor Tips
Arrive early to avoid long lines.
Reserve tickets online (especially during high season).
Consider a guided tour for hidden rooms and historical insight.
Rent a golf cart or bike to explore the expansive gardens.
Closed Mondays; peak days are Tuesdays and weekends.
Versailles Palace Tours Gallery
Preview what you'll see on our Versailles palace tours through stunning photography of the palace's most magnificent spaces
