Palace of Versailles & Marie Antoinette’s Estate Skip the Line Tour

There are few sights more phenomenal than the exquisite exterior of the Palace of Versailles, the jewel in the crown of Paris’ (and even France’s) architectural splendors. Commissioned by King Louis XIV, Versailles is the pinnacle of regal exuberance and luxury - an icon of life at its most grand, expensive, and boastful.

This skip the line tour is your essential ticket for avoiding the snaking queues and large crowds at the palace’s entrance and gaining immediate access to Versailles’ immaculate grounds. Bypassing the queues allows for a full day of uninterrupted exploration and excitement, starting with a stroll through the other-worldly State Apartments and phenomenal Hall of Mirrors.

You’ll wander in the footsteps of French Royalty as you meander through the mesmerizing interior of one of the world’s most famous palaces - one of the top tourist attractions on Earth.

Feast your eyes on the flourishing royal gardens - awe-inspiring in their scale and grandeur, from the immaculately shaped topiary to the striking, world-famous fountains.

You’ll follow your guide through the grand gardens to the spectacular private estate of Marie Antoinette, wife of King Louis XIV. Visit the fabulous Petit Trianon - Antoinette’s own private palace set in spellbindingly beautiful gardens. These gardens were her escape from the pressures of life in the palace and where she most loved to spend her time.

Within Marie Antoinette’s estate, catch sight of her stunning private theater, known as the ‘Jewel of Versailles’, and enjoy a curious and memorable wander through her unusual Normandy Village, built for Antoinette to provide a haven of simple country living when the burden of regality became too much.

Your expert guide is fully clued-up on the history, heritage, and quirky stories that surround this iconic sightseeing attraction, so you can be sure you’ll squeeze every ounce of insight out of this phenomenal full-day tour.

Highlights

• Palace of Versailles
• State Apartments
• Hall of Mirrors
• Marie Antoinette’s private estate
• Petit Trianon

What’s Included

• Expert English-speaking guide
• Official fast track entry, timed reservation and entrance tickets
• Petit Train to bring you back from the Domain of Marie Antoinette to reduce walking

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