Immerse yourself in this journey to the golden age of France to visit the Palace of Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and emblem of French royalty and extravagance. You will enjoy skip-the-line access to avoid long waits. Marvel at this impressive royal palace transformed by the "Sun King" Louis XIV into a hunting lodge in the 1660s.
Versailles, the playground of French monarchs, was the center of royal and political power until the French Revolution in 1789. Thanks to the audio guide, you will discover the King's and Queen's Grand Apartments, the Royal Chapel and the Hall of Mirrors, the quintessence of French opulence: three hundred and fifty-seven mirrors around a gilded hall with crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling.
You can also stroll through the French-style gardens that reflect the splendor of Versailles. The 800-hectare park, designed by French landscape architect André Le Nôtre in 1661 for King Louis XIV, is an architectural expanse of flowerbeds, fountains and copses that set the standard for what a French-style garden should look like.
Things to look out for: The "Musical Gardens" show is held every summer in the gardens of the Palace of Versailles. During this period, access to the gardens will be included - at no additional cost - in order to enjoy this show.
The "Great Musical Waters" show is held every summer on Saturdays and Sundays in the gardens of the Palace of Versailles. During this period, access to the gardens will be included -at no additional cost- to enjoy this show.