Versailles Palace & Marie-Antoinette's Estate Private Guided Tour

An amazing walk through the Palace of the Sun King, Louis XIV, one of the greatest achievements in French 17th century art, a model that many rulers in Europe will try to replicate for their own palaces. This guided inside visit of the palace will give you the opportunity to admire the State Apartments of Louis XIV and the magnificent Hall of Mirrors, an absolutely breathtaking experience!

In this same room, the German Empire was declared in 1871 and the Treaty of Versailles signed by the victorious powers of World War I in 1919.

"grandeur" of the famous french-style gardens of the Palace of Versailles, created by André Le Notre, the renowned gardener of the King! The vast gardens at the Palace of Versailles are a powerful statement about the power and prestige of Louis XIV with it Symetrical lines and its 55 fountains and 155 statues.

As the Palace of Versailles became increasingly crowded and bustling, the King sought a peaceful escape from court life. He found it in the Grand Trianon, an elegant palace constructed from beautiful pastel-pink marble.

It served as a peaceful retreat where she and her closest companions could escape court life and enjoy the simplicity of an idealised rural setting.

Seeking refuge from the rigid etiquette and constant scrutiny of the royal court at Versailles, the Queen transformed it into a private retreat where she entertained a select circle of guests and enjoyed a more informal way of life.