Visit the Palace and Gardens of Versailles with a pre-booked 1-day full access pass. Explore the ornate State Apartments and breathtaking Hall of Mirrors inside the official residence of the French monarchy from 1682 to 1789. Learn more about Louis XIV and other French royals. Get a sense of life in the French court as you take a walk through the glittering Hall of Mirrors. Stroll through the legendary gardens at your own pace, and admire fountains, sculptures, and beautifully manicured lawns. Enjoy access to the Grand and Petit Trianon in their own grounds. See where the “Sun King” would entertain in private, and where he would go to escape the rigors of court life. Then, go to Marie Antoinette’s Estate, and discover where she would seek refuge in private. During spring and summer, choose the fountain and musical garden option to enjoy a spectacular fountain show or the iconic musical gardens to finish off your visit.

Explore the expansive royal gardens, see yourself in the 357 mirrors of the glittering Hall of Mirrors, and learn about France’s monarchical history on this visit to the Palace of Versailles. Skip the hassle of getting to the palace from Paris with pre-booked transportation and admission.  Imagine yourself a member of the French court as you peruse the ornate state apartments that housed the French monarchy from 1682 to 1789. Get the details on palace gossip and France’s revolutionary history with an included audio guide. Spend hours exploring the legendary gardens. Admire the pristine fountains, sculptures, and beautifully manicured lawns. Discover Marie Antoinette’s private estate and controversial hamlet by choosing the full-day option.

Marvel at the ornate State Apartments and breathtaking Hall of Mirrors inside the official residence of the French monarchy from 1682 to 1789 – The Palace of Versailles. Learn more about Louis XIV and other French royals. Located just 30 minutes from central Paris by train, Versailles was a sleepy village until Louis XIII began to build a hunting lodge in 1623. By the end of the century, continued expansion saw the town and castle become the symbolic center of the absolute monarchy of the Ancien Régime. Louis XIV moved the royal family to the palace in 1682, and 2 enormous new wings were added during a 2nd phase of building (1678–1715). Your ticket allows you access to the ornate State Apartments built by Le Vau. Get a sense of life in the French court, and walk through the glittering Hall of Mirrors. Learn about the main figures of the French monarchy, up to the French Revolution when the royal family was forced to return to Paris in October 1789. Take a walk through the legendary gardens at your own pace, and marvel at fountains, sculptures, and beautifully manicured lawns. Please take in consideration that the waiting time to enter the Palace of Versailles can be more than 2 hours in high season, even with a pre-booked ticket. Arrive early in the morning or in the middle of the afternoon to avoid the long lines. If you want to visit the gardens during the Fountain and Musical Gardens show, you must either buy a full-access ticket or a dedicated ticket for the Fountains and Musical Gardens.

Explore the Palace of Versailles with this ticket and audioguide. Enjoy a comfortable roundtrip journey from Paris to the palace, visit the glittering Hall of Mirrors, and relax in the Palace Gardens. From May to October, enjoy the spectacular Musical Fountains and Gardens Show. Meet your driver at one of the 2 departure points in Paris and head to Versailles on a comfortable bus. Upon arrival at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed monument, a trilingual host will first escort you to the château. You then will discover more about the site from the informative audio guide available in 11 languages. Delve deep into the heart of court life and learn how the Palace of Versailles grew from a hunting lodge for Louis XIII before his son Louis XIV transformed and expanded it, moving the court and government of France to Versailles in 1682. Explore the dazzling Hall of Mirrors and the opulent State Apartments. Follow in the footsteps of Louis XIV ("The Sun King"), and stroll among gardens designed by André Le Notre at your own pace. From May to October, have the option to choose the legendary Musical Fountains & Gardens Show entry package. Watch as the water features light up in a dazzling spectacle to complete your day in Versailles before returning to Paris by bus.

Prepare to be whisked away to the fairytale world of the Palace of Versailles with tickets to the Night Fountain Show as the groves and fountains are decorated with a thousand lights, surreal illuminations, and wonderful bubbles. The Sun King's music follows you all along your stroll. At the Grand Perspective, admire the elegantly lit statues, topiaries, and pools. From the Green Carpet vibrating in the light of monumental torches to the Ballroom Grove where you can dance a few steps surrounded by thousands of candles, magic is everywhere. See the Mirror Pool where you will be surprised by modern water jets mingling, crossing and embracing to the lights of the Colonnade Grove and the Encelade Grove where you will discover the buried giant  Apollo's Bath. For a perfect ending to this evening watch as the fireworks magicians offer a royal fireworks display from the Grand Perspective, dazzling you with luminous beauty. To get the best views of the fireworks, sit in the middle of the Garden stairs, in front of the chateau. 

Uncover a lesser-known side of Versailles on this walk through the awe-inspiring Gardens of Versailles designed by André Le Nôtre.  Stroll by iconic statues of Apollo, Proserpina, the Marmosets, and other hidden treasures. Along your route you can also admire the topiaries shaped by hand by the artist gardeners of the Château de Versailles, using techniques passed on from generation to generation.  While you walk through these French-style gardens, music from the likes of world-renowned artists such as Lully, Rameau, Charpentier, Leclair, Campra can be heard.  Explore the green pastures, colorful flower beds and pruned shrubberies of the Royal Garden beloved by King Louis XIV.  Once used as outdoor salons for dining, dancing, gambling, music, and theater, these magical gardens will take you on a trip back in time.

Travel in the comfort of a fully air-conditioned bus from Paris city center to Versailles, home of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette until the French Revolution in 1789. Your host will be on board the bus and ready to answer any questions you may have.  Be transported back to the Golden Age of France with a trip to the Palace of Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and emblem of French royalty and extravagance. Marvel at the breathtaking royal chateau, transformed by the ‘Sun King’ Louis XIV in the 1660s from a hunting lodge.  Your audio guide, available in 11 languages, will enable you to discover the State apartments of the King and Queen, the Royal Chapel and Hall of Mirrors, the epitome of French opulence; three hundred and fifty-seven mirrors line the gold-adorned hall and crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling. After explore the famous gardens of Versailles with access to the Grand and Petit Trianon, and the Estate of Marie Antoinette. Depending on the day and option booked, you will also be able to see either the Musical Garden or Fountain Show. After your visit, you will be taken back to Paris by air-conditioned bus.

Discover the extraordinary beauty of the Gardens of Versailles with the Musical Fountains Show. Take part in a 350-year tradition and watch the Versailles Palace fountains spouting in time with the classical music. Experience the talent of the 17th-century fountain engineers and of their successors in an unforgettable and fairytale experience. Take in the water display’s dazzling special effects and watch as the marble and metal gods, humans, and animals seem to come to life for a few enchanting moments. Your royal stroll will unfold to the tunes of the greatest Baroque composers including Lully, Leclair, Campra, Charpentier, and Rameau. Walk along the paths of the largest open-air sculpture garden in the world. At a turn of a flower bed or around the corner of a perfectly pruned boxwood shrub, you'll encounter statues of Apollo, Proserpina, the Marmosets, and other hidden treasures. You can also admire the topiaries shaped by hand by the artist gardeners of the Château de Versailles, using techniques passed on from generation to generation. Explore the green groves of the Royal Garden beloved by King Louis XIV and his court, used as outdoor salons for dining, dancing, gambling, music, and theater.

Embark on a fascinating journey through the Palace of Versailles with this insightful in-app audio guide. Head to the palace, scan your pre-purchased ticket, and start exploring. See highlights like the Hall of Mirrors and the royal gardens. Visit one of France's most renowned World Heritage Sites. Begin by scanning your ticket, then open your app and start strolling around the palace. Marvel at its grand scale and unparalleled opulence. Explore the State Apartments, and admire the King's and Queen's bed chambers. Be captivated by the Hall of Mirrors, and bear witness to historic events. Venture beyond the palace's confines to behold the masterpiece crafted by Andre Lenotre – the majestic gardens, adorned with fountains and classical statues. Gain insight into the creation of such splendor as you explore the Versailles Orangery. Be enchanted by tales of palace residents like Louis XIV and Marie-Antoinette. Immerse yourself in the vibrant history of the chateau and experience life as it unfolded within the French Royal Court in the 18th century. Afterward, get tips from the app about exploring the rest of Versailles.

Depart from an easy-to-reach location in Paris’s city center on board a private bus for this small group tour. Once at Versaille, you’ll zip past the lines already forming outside and head straight into the palace, making you one of the first people of the day to step inside. Explore some of the palace’s most jaw-dropping rooms and the epic Hall of Mirrors. Discover hidden corners where few visitors venture. As you explore, your guide will regale you with unknown tales, fun facts, and the story of how King Louis XIV’s vision transformed Versailles from a humble hunting lodge into the gem of a building you see today. Discover the gorgeously maintained palace gardens. Your guide will lead you along the most picturesque route and share the fascinating reasons behind their unique design. After finishing up with the famous Garden Show (or the Fountain Show on weekends), you’ll head back to the private bus for the journey back to Paris.