About this experience
Versailles is not only the famous royal palace and picturesque gardens, but also antique shops, well-kept houses, exquisite boutiques, cozy pastry shops, and bustling markets. Let me help you uncover all the facets of this amazing city and understand what it means to 'breathe the air of Versailles.'
What to Expect
Inside Versailles
You will explore the churches of Notre Dame and Saint Louis, walk through secret streets, peek into the courtyard of the Royal Hospital, and visit the Musketeers' square. You will also see the city's 'hallmarks': the majestic gardens and opulent Grand and Petit Trianon palaces. To conclude, you will taste exquisite pastries at a tea salon, visit France's most beautiful market, and learn about its connection to the phoenix.
Versailles Secrets
I will tell you how Versailles came to be and its association with Louis XIV, known as the 'Sun King.' I will reveal the history of the city's neighborhoods and explain why the Royal Palace is not Versailles' only castle. Additionally, I will share the local's tips and insider information: where to try the most delicious desserts, which streets to wander, and what other interesting places to visit.
Organizational Details
- This tour does NOT include a visit to the royal palace. We stroll through the city and explore the royal gardens.
- We meet at the Versailles train station. You will make your own way from Paris. The cost of the RER train is 4.20 euros one way.
- Additional expenses: entrance tickets to the palace-park complex - 20 euros per person, free for children under 18; food and drinks
