FRANCE · PALACE GARDENS AND GROUNDS IN FRANCE
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 palace gardens and grounds in France worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Versailles Palace, Hall of Mirrors, gardens, Trianon, and Marie Antoinette’s estate with a flexible one-day full access ticket.
“We spent most of our time in the Gardens, what a spectacular view with the opera music playing in the background. This was a memorable experience I got to share with my hubby.”
Review of Versailles skip-the-line tour, including the palace, Hall of Mirrors, royal gardens, guides, value, access, and practical tips.
“Tour was very informative and our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. I don’t think you would be able to understand the significance of the palace rooms without a guided tour.”
Review of the Versailles Palace and Gardens trip from Paris, with coach transport, palace entry, audio guide, timing tips, and value advice.
“It was excellent. My only complaint is that it would have been nice if the bus had arrived earlier to head back to Paris as it absolutely poured so we all got drenched. Umbrellas didn’t help at all. Otherwise, it was a great experience.”
Review of the Versailles guided tour from Paris, with palace access, gardens, coach transport, guide quality, timing, value, and practical tips.
“Our trip was great! Our guide was knowledgeable and very nice and helpful. Will be doing this again for something else.”
Review of the Versailles Palace and Gardens tour from Paris, with guided highlights, train transport, costs, crowds, gardens, and practical tips.
“Our guide Joe was fabulous and his tour was very interesting. We also didn't have to join the long queue at the entrance which is always good.”
Cycle Versailles gardens, shop a French market, picnic by the Grand Canal, and tour the palace with included entry and a guide.
“This was so much fun! Our tour guide, Rory, was fantastic. He made the tour! He was knowledgable and presented the history in an easy and digestable way. We were upgraded to the small group tour so got to tour the king's apartment which was an added bonus. That made the day long but well worth it. I would highly recommend this tour and ask for Rory!”
Cycle through Versailles gardens, shop for a market picnic, visit the Trianons, and explore the palace on an 8.5-hour tour from Paris.
“Inexperienced guide, some wrong information and lots of "I don't know" answers to questions. Guide spoke 5% of the time maximum. Tour started 30 minutes late, we had to wait 30 minutes for people being late, tour guide bike broke and took 15 minutes to fix and we had to drop off the bikes which is 30 minutes ride back plus 15 minute walk to the Chateau. We had less than 2 hours to explore the Chateau before it closed. The guide told us it would be open till after 10 pm, it closed at 6 pm. Experience was poor, would not recommend this company as half the time was…”
Review of the Versailles half-day tour from Paris, including skip-the-line entry, guides, gardens, transport, crowds, and value.
“Pick up near Eiffel Tower leaves on tie. Comfortable coach . Alex our tour guide is more than brilliant, very helpful and knowledgeable, she made the tour in Versailles very interesting. We were well informed of the time and place to meet to pick up the coach back to Paris. If you are in Paris do this tour and ask for Alex as tour guide”
Versailles from Paris with bus transfer, palace, gardens, Trianon Estate, audio guide, skip-the-line entry, and practical tips.
“i had sufficient time to explore this beautiful building.. the self guided audio was clear.”
Review of the Versailles guided tour from Paris, with coach transport, palace entry, gardens, guide quality, timing, value, and practical tips.
“Mauro is an excellent guide. His explanations of Versailles were easy to understand, interesting and lively.”
Review of the Versailles Palace and Gardens trip from Paris, with coach transport, audio guide, timing advice, costs, and practical tips.
“The day trip was the perfect length of time for my family to explore the palace and visit the gardens.”
Explore Versailles by bike, market, picnic, gardens, Marie-Antoinette’s hamlet, and a guided palace tour from Paris.
“My husband and I wanted to extend our heartfelt thanks for the incredible bike tour in Versailles. We had a wonderful time and truly appreciated Andrea’s knowledge, humor, and kindness throughout the day. His insights brought the history to life in an engaging and fun way, making the experience both educational and memorable. Choosing to explore Versailles by bike was the perfect decision, and having Andrea as our guide made it even more special. The magical touch of the fountains being on added an unforgettable charm to the scenery. Thank you again for an exceptional tour!”
Review of the Versailles half-day tour from Paris, with bus transport, skip-the-line palace entry, audio guide, gardens, and practical tips.
“it was excellent..Pascal made it really special with his commentary about Versailles on the way..”
Review of the Versailles Palace and Gardens tour from Paris, including train travel, guided gardens, palace access, cost, and practical tips.
“Awesome day to Versailles. Great thanks to the awesome guide.”
Review of the Versailles Palace and Garden tour from Paris, with train transport, skip-the-line entry, guide details, costs, and practical tips.
“Our guide struck that delicate balance between information overload and a thorough introduction to Versailles”
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