This Versailles Experience is Different
Currently available by private request.
Join us for an unforgettable, luxuriant, and leisurely day savoring the ‘must-see’ of Versailles without waking up early or biking for hours.
Experience our Curated Highlights of Versailles — a day filled w/ French passion for food, history, wine, & current events alike…unlike any ‘tour’ out there!
We gather at a lovely coffeshop near the Eiffel Tower to meet our fellow travelers.
Then a private vehicle takes us directly to Versailles Marché (voted ‘most beautiful’ in France) for a guided walk through to our favorite stalls as we pick up our French picnic for lunch by the Grand Canal and decode French food culture for you.
Relaxing + Effortless
Next, we are squired effortlessly through the domaine through breathtaking Royal Gardens, Louis XIV’ fountains, Marie Antoinette’s private hideaway and theatre to the stunning Grand Canal for our picnic.
Feel Versailles come alive, dive inside the lives of the most scandalous royals in history w/ a passionate local expert
Well-crafted, Perfectly-timed
We have timed our experience to avoid the infamous 2 hour line+ so you explore the sumptuous Royal Palace–with its glittering Hall of Mirrors + bedroom of Marie Antoinette, at your pace.
Instead of crowding onto packed trains as our day ends, we enjoy Champagne and hors d’ouevres as we melt into our seats on a small boat cruise (just us!) on the storied River Seine on our way back to Paris. We’ll see the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame, and more.
This is enjoying Versailles like a royal. There’s no other experience like it.
Experience the Highlights of Versailles in One Thoughtfully-Planned Day
‣Versailles Marché + charming backstreets, for a guided walkthrough as we pick up our market delicacies for our Grand Canal picnic wine tasting
‣Petit Trianon –Marie Antoinette’s hideaway, Royal Gardens, Grand Canal, we enjoy a relaxing ride through the forest
‣Royal Château: take in as much of the history+luxury as you wish
‣Then Paris’ glittering River Seine on a Champagne Tasting cruise back to the city
Private Group Experiences
If booked privately, we can customize the itinerary to suit those who prefer to walk less or more. The boat cruise can end at one of the points of interest of your choice in the city such as the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, or Norte Dame. Message us at hello@curiosity-collective.com with your desired dates, group size, and preferences and we can schedule a short telephone call to customize a special day for your group. We can accommodate up to 30 guests for private events. Pickup for private events is at the location of your choosing inside Paris.
Good to Know
Wear comfortable shoes… Total walking in gardens + royal domaine is about 2 hours, split between various spots with breaks in between. The weather is slightly more extreme than Paris, be it hot or cold. Much of this experience is outdoors. Sunscreen or hats for summer are a necessity. Rain gear is recommended for all seasons. Please dress accordingly for the weather. You’ll have the opportunity to buy marche items like jams, truffles, and cheeses to take home.
Easy to Book, Cancel or Reschedule Instantly, Online
We get it — you’re on vacation and things happen! We want you to be happy while you visit our sparkling little metropolis, so we do our best to accommodate your schedule simply and with instant confirmation.
‣More than 72 hours before the event starts, you can reschedule at no additional charge.
‣You can also reschedule with fewer than 72 hours before the event for a 50% reschedule fee.
‣Cancellations up to 7 days before the start of the event are fully refunded.
‣Cancellations fewer than 7 days before the event begins are not refunded.
‣Privately-organized events for large groups (above 10) can be rescheduled or cancelled up to 14 days before for a 50% fee.
‣After booking, you’ll receive instant confirmation via email, which you can use to access your reservation ad make necessary changes easily
Meeting Point
Includes pickup at your hotel or AirBnB in Paris. Our day ends at the River Seine in front of the Eiffel Tower. We also offer alternative ending points near the Notre Dame, the Louvre, or other sites along the river Seine.
L’ABUS D’ALCOOL EST DANGEREUX POUR LA SANTÉ. A CONSOMMER AVEC MODÉRATION. Abuse of alcohol is dangerous for health. Consume in moderation. Only those of legal age will be served wine.
