Versailles Independent Day Trip from Paris

Description

See Versailles your own way on a do-it-yourself tour from Paris. Perfect if you prefer to travel independently, the tour includes transportation and entrance fees, then gives you the freedom to explore Versailles Palace at your own pace. The dazzling royal residence of Versailles is the largest and most sumptuous palace ever built by a reigning monarch, and is surrounded by gardens and parklands. The palace and gardens were designed by famous architects and decorators including Le Vau, Mansart and Le Notre.

The Versailles Independent Tour includes transfers from Paris, entrance fees to the gardens, Versailles Palace and the Grand Royal Apartments.

During the coach drive to Versailles, an audio commentary describing the various facets of court life under the reign of Louis 14th, the "Sun King", will help you prepare for your unguided visit to the Chateau and gardens. The audio commentary is available in French, English, Spanish, Germany, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Korean, Arabic, Russian, Greek, Japanese, Danish and Chinese-Mandarin.

Versailles Fountain Show Special Program:
April 3rd to October 31st (Saturdays & Sundays) and May 18th to June 29th (Tuesdays). For a selected time you have the option to see the magnificent fountain displays, which reveal the skill and artistry of 3 centuries of French garden design and engineering. The display is accompanied by music composed at the time of Louis XIV's court.

Note that entrance fees to the Versailles Fountain Show Special Program are NOT included. A supplement of approx. 8 euros (adult) is payable direct.

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Departure point

Central Paris. The closest metro stations are Tuileries, Palais Royal or Pyramides (Line 1, 7, 14).

Departure time

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Return details

Tour returns to original departure point