Enjoy a trip to the awe-inspiring city of Versaille
16th August 2010
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Enjoy a trip to the awe-inspiring city of Versaille

with Golden Tours' Versailles Orientation tour


Highlights
•Visit the breath-taking Versailles palace on your own with individual audio-guides around the famous palace and the royalty who lived there.
•Free time to enjoy the gardens and surrounds.
 

Days of operation
Tuesday - Sunday (except 1st Sunday of every month)
Departures : 8.45 AM and 2.00 PM.
Returns at around : 12.45 AM and 6.00 PM.

Departure point
2 rue des Pyramides, 75001 Paris

Description
At the amazing Palace of Versailles, get free time to visit the State Apartments with individual earphones (Hall of Mirrors) and stroll around the palace and the gardens.

Enjoy the breathtaking view of the chateaus, gardens and state apartments.
Visit the residence of King Louis XIV, the palace is a beautiful example of 18th century French architecture.

Discover the famous “A la Francaise” Gardens, the King's apartment, Hall of Mirrors, beautiful fountains, Grand Trianon and the Petit Trianon with Antoinette's Hamlet.
 
 
The The Chateau de Versailles is a world heritage site from last 30 years and one of the globe's largest palaces.

History
Originally designated a hunting place for Louis XIII, it was subsequently transformed into this beautiful palace by his son Louis XIV.

All the French kings who lived here have added improvements to the palace with each, in turn, making it larger and more scenic until the French Revolution.

Some of the attractions at the Palace of Versailles are the Hall of Mirrors, the King's grand apartments and Museum of the History of France. The Hall of Mirrors is the place which was designed by Mansart and widely used by the Kings and Queens to showcase their flamboyant authority to impress the guests. Explore this magnificent palace and its magical musical fountains and lose yourself in the beauty of this most famous French tourist attraction.

Make the most of your holiday with the flexibility of choosing when you embark on your self-guided audio tour.

Note that the tour is accompanied by a host, but there is no guide - self-guided audio commentary guide only.

Additional information
•Cancellations: Less than 48 hours before departure time of tour or service cancellation fees will apply.
•Please note: In Summer, when the fountains are playing (on Saturdays and Sundays and some French bank holidays), the entrance fees to the gardens (8€) are not included in the price of the tour.You can get the ticket directly at Cityrama before departure.
•Audioguides available in English, German, Chinese Mandarin, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian

To enjoy this amazing Tour of Versailles, Book with Golden Tours

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