From Paris: Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour Tour in English
ID: GYG416709-759301
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Country: France
Description
Journey through the history of France at the Palace of Versailles. Discover the palace and its gardens on a guided tour from Paris.
Departing from Paris in the morning with one of our guides, we will accompany you in the train until we arrive at Versailles, the city that was the capital of France during several periods of the XVII, XVIII and XIX centuries. After an hour of travelling we will arrive at one of the greatest symbols of Europe. Versailles stands out for its buildings and rooms as well as its astonishing gardens. The most famous part is without doubt its sheer size, with more than 1800 hectares of grounds. We will discover the story of King Sun, of its buildings and incredible gardens, the curiosities that make Versailles unique, the scandals that shook the monarchy and led to the French Revolution.
In our guided tour to Versailles from Paris we will discover among other things its story and curiosities, we will walk along the gardens and its main patios, we will explain everything about the Hall of Mirrors and the chamber of the King, we will admire its fountains and the sculpture of the "The abduction of Persephone", and we will clarify the mystery of the diamonds necklace.
There will be an opening to tell you the historical events related to the palace where we will explain the story of the Sun King and the France of the XVII, XVIII and XIX centuries, the French absolutism, the march over Versailles and symbolic Treaty of Versailles that put an end to the First World War.
Once we finish the tour you will have free time to enjoy on your own Versailles and know the inside the Palace of Versailles with an audio guide in Spanish.
To walk along its gardens and patios listening to the stories of kings, queens and symbols of the France of the XVII and XVIII centuries. It is a unique experience, discover it with Buendía Tours with the best price and in Spanish.
(The visit inside the Palace of Versailles is with audio-guide).
Highlights
- Visit the Palace of Versailles
- Discover the breathtaking gardens
- Discover the history of the previous capital of France
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meet your guide at the exit of the Gare des Invalides metro station.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.