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Versailles with Headsets and the Royal Opera of Louis XV
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ParisTwo things here that the standard Versailles coach tour tends not to include: audio headsets, so the guide is audible in rooms where several groups are talking at once, and the Royal Opera, the theatre Louis XV commissioned, known for its acoustics. Entry is reserved and timed. The coach is air conditioned, the guide speaks English, and the route inside covers the State Apartments, the Royal Chapel, a baroque building where the kings and queens worshipped, and the Hall of Mirrors. The gardens are a booking option rather than an inclusion. Take it and you get free time in André Le Nôtre's grounds and the view down the Grand Canal. Between late March or early April and October the Musical Fountain and Musical Garden season runs on selected days, with water and music together. Be clear about what is not in the price: the Grand Trianon, the Hameau de la Reine, the Trianon estate generally and the Galerie des Carrosses all need their own tickets. A seasonal upgrade combines the day with Monet's house and gardens at Giverny. Meet at Place du Général Kœnig, 75017 Paris. The day ends at Porte Maillot.
What's included
- Gardens of Versailles admission & free time (not included in Palace Only option)
- Easy round-trip transportation from Paris by air-conditioned coach
- Palace of Versailles admission with reserved, timed entry
- Audio-guided visit of Claude Monet's House in Giverny [if Giverny Upgrade Option Selected]
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- Guided visit of the palace highlights, including the Hall of Mirrors
- Free time in the village of Giverny [if Giverny Upgrade Option Selected]
- Expert English-speaking guide and Audio headset for clear commentary throughout the visit
Itinerary
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16 Pl. du Général Kœnig, Paris
Meet at Place du Général Kœnig, 75017 Paris, beside the church at the intersection of the Boulevard d'Aurelle de Paladines and the Avenue de la Porte des Ternes. The City Wonders representative, holding a City Wonders sign, will be standing on the right side as you face the church.
Palace of Versailles
An extended guided visit through a selected set of the palace's most significant rooms, the State Apartments and the Royal Chapel among them, with the reign of Louis XIV, the lives of his successors, and the court intrigues that shaped French history told as you go. Audio headsets are provided, so the commentary carries even in the busiest rooms.
La Galerie des Glaces
Under the chandeliers of the Hall of Mirrors, where royal ceremonies were held and where decisions were taken that changed Europe.
The Royal Chapel
The Royal Chapel, a piece of French baroque design where kings and queens once worshipped.
The Royal Opera
A royal theatre commissioned by Louis XV, known for its design and its acoustics.
Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
With the gardens option, free time in the Gardens of Versailles at your own pace. André Le Nôtre designed them, and the symmetry, the perspective and the symbolism are all deliberate. During the Musical Fountain and Musical Garden season, from late March or early April through October, music and water displays run on selected days.
Grand Canal
With the gardens option, the view down the Grand Canal, which is the quiet end to the visit and the clearest measure of the scale of the place.
The Grand Trianon
One of the royal retreats on the estate (ticket not included).
Le Hameau De La Reine
Marie Antoinette's countryside retreat, built as an escape from court life (ticket not included).
I Trianons E Le Hameau
The royal retreats of Versailles, and a view of the private side of the French court (ticket not included).
La Galerie des Carrosses
A collection of royal coaches and ceremonial carriages from Versailles (ticket not included).
Pl de la Pte Maillot, Paris
This service ends at Porte Maillot.
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Tickets to Le Hameau de la Reine, the Grand & Petit Trianon, La Galerie des Carrosses
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Clients traveling with young children whose security cannot be ensured by a seat belt shall bring their own child restraint system to ensure the safety of their child. Please note that our coaches aren’t equipped with ISOFIX anchor points and have limited availability for 3-point seat belts. By booking this tour, parents/guardians acknowledge these requirements and accept responsibility for ensuring their children are properly restrained.
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- From November to March, garden access is free; no ticket required.
- Add a self-guided stroll through the Gardens of Château de Versailles designed by André Le Nôtre. From April to October, a garden ticket is required and included if selected.
- Choose the Full-Day Giverny & Palace of Versailles Combo for a guided tour of Versailles, followed by a visit to Claude Monet’s house and gardens in the afternoon.
- While your timed-entry ticket reduces wait time, brief delays at security and entrance lines may still occur, especially during peak season.
- Guests must return on their scheduled coach departure. Alternative return times or later transfers cannot be accommodated.
- Up to 15 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en.
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