The day
The highlights of Versailles, at your pace.
An unforgettable, luxuriant and leisurely day: our curated highlights of Versailles, filled with French passion for food, history and wine. Unlike any ‘tour’ out there.
Food and wine
The day begins at your apartment or hotel, where we greet you with fresh croissants, and our driver whisks us to the marché voted ‘most beautiful’ in the region for our tastings: a roaming morning through our favourite stalls as we decode French food culture, then a French wine and cheese tasting with our favourite caviste. Taste opulent French cheeses you won’t find at home as we decode the French marché with you.
The domaine
We explore the gardens on foot: Louis XIV’s fountains and Marie Antoinette’s private hideaway and theatre, down to the Grand Canal. A private luxury vehicle makes it easy to see so much of the stunning Domaine.
The château
Entry timed for maximum ease, so you explore the palace, its glittering Hall of Mirrors and Marie Antoinette’s bedroom, at your pace, with a passionate local expert who brings the most scandalous royals in history to life.
We customise the day to your desired pace. This is enjoying Versailles like a royal.
The château
The world’s most intriguing palace.
Feel the history of the world’s most intriguing palace come alive with a lively expert. We have timed our entry into the château for maximum ease, so you explore the palace, its glittering Hall of Mirrors and Marie Antoinette’s bedroom, at your pace.
The gardens, the groves and the Grand Canal
Louis XIV’s fountains, and the Grand Canal.
The Royal Gardens, the groves and Louis XIV’s fountains, down to the Grand Canal. See as much as you like, at your pace.
The domaine
The hideaway of both Marie Antoinette and Napoleon Bonaparte.
Petit Trianon, the Queen’s Hamlet and her private theatre; the Grand Trianon, from where Napoleon planned to rule the world. With a relaxing ride through the forest.
The tasting
A rather French wine and cheese tasting.
Inside the marché, at our favourite wine caviste: a tasting of French cheeses and wines before we’re off to the rest of the day.
The marché
Taste Versailles like a royal.
A morning tasting walk through the marché, voted the most beautiful in the region: visiting our friends the artisans to try chocolates, macarons and charcuterie. Lunch is generally independent and can be arranged at a number of places in the area, from a real Breton crêperie to a chic and elegant restaurant inside the palace, and several options in between. We end the day with Champagne, chocolates and macarons before melting into the car to relax on the way back into the city.
Pickup & drop-off
Door to door, in a private vehicle.
The morning begins with a pickup: we meet you at your hotel or apartment with fresh croissants and coffee from our favourite local roaster, then an easy ride to the village of Versailles. At the end of the day, instead of crowding onto packed trains, we melt into our seats for the relaxed drive back into the city.
Instant gratification
Enjoy Versailles like a royal.
Pick a date to book instantly for up to 18 guests. For greater numbers, half-day or multi-day immersions, tell us about what you would like and we’ll compose it together.
Les infos
- Duration
- A full day of about 9 hours. Half-day or multi-day immersions can also be arranged.
- Guests
- Private groups only. We can accommodate almost any number of guests.
- The ride
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or any address in Paris. A car allows us to see so much, at a leisurely pace.
- Booking
- Instant confirmation by email for up to 18 guests. Larger groups by enquiry.
- Cancellation
- Fully refundable up to 14 days before.
- Guide
- Our lively guide, a true Versailles expert, guides you every step of the way.
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