Versailles Palace & Gardens Tour with Gourmet Lunch & Fountain Show
ID: GYG123425-O-720931
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a visit to the spectacular Palace of Versailles. Walk the glittering Hall of Mirrors, see the State Apartments and stroll through the manicured gardens. End your morning with a delicious gourmet lunch at the splendid restaurant inside the chateau.
Meet your guide in central Paris and enjoy a short, escorted train ride to Versailles. On arrival, start a journey in the footsteps of the kings and queens of France. During the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King, Versailles was the place to be and to be seen. Nowadays visitors from all over the world still come to Versailles to marvel at the splendors of this incredible palace. Your skip-the-line access allows you to bypass the long lines that form each day, and your friendly local guide will steer you expertly through the crowds, bringing the famous figures who once inhabited this palace back to life, and making sure you don’t miss a thing.
After visiting the royal apartments inside the palace, your guide will lead you through the spectacular gardens, once the setting of balls, parties and elaborate firework displays. On fountain show days you will see the amazing waterworks, still running today as they did in the times of kings and queens.
After your tour, dine like a king at the sumptuous new restaurant Ore, recently opened in the spectacular 18th century salons at the Chateau of Versailles by renowned chef Alain Ducasse. Savor a delicious gourmet lunch and discover fine French cuisine. Alain Ducasse is world-famous for his inspired cooking, combining fresh, local ingredients to produce timeless and contemporary dishes. Admire the beautiful views of the chateau while you feast on some of the best French food. It’s the perfect way to end your tour.
Highlights
- Enjoy a guided visit to the spectacular Palace and Gardens of Versailles, home of the Sun King Louis XIV
- Skip the famously long lines with reserved entry times
- Savor a gourmet three-course lunch including drinks in the Alain Ducasse restaurant Ore inside the palace
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please advise the supplier of dietary requirements when booking
• A vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking
• The lunch menu changes seasonally
• Please note that a meal will not be provided for infants aged 0-3 who join this visit free of charge
• Please note the legal drinking age in France is 18 years old. Guests under 18 will be served non-alcoholic beverages
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
At the metro entrance/exit for Javel André Citroen, opposite the Café Regalia, 1 rue de la Convention, 75015 Paris
Directions: Meet your guide outside the entrance/exit to Javel André Citroen metro station (line 10).
There are 2 metro exits, please take the one which has stairs. At street level you will exit opposite the café Regalia. Your guide will be waiting for you just by the metro exit.
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.
