Versailles Tours Descriptions and Highlights Multiple tour options available. Versailles Tours Fact Sheet

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1 Paris Versailles Tours After a short journey to Versailles, avoid the tremendously long lines by booking one of these tours. See the room where Marie Antoinette's guards were killed as they protected her from the mob at the beginning of the Revolution. Walk through the breathtaking Hall of Mirrors where King Louis greeted guests, and centuries later the Treaty of Versailles was signed to end World War I. Versailles Tours Information Inclusions Each tour includes English speaking guide Bikes are provided for Bike Tours Transportation to Versailles is included All food is at an extra cost How do I use my Voucher? Rail Plus issues an e-voucher which can then be handed to the Tour Guide. Meeting points are different for each tour. The meeting point, date and time will be printed on your voucher. Versailles Tours Descriptions and Highlights Multiple tour options available Versailles Bike Tour Upon arrival in the town of Versailles, we will ride to the famous city market to shop for our picnic supplies (cost not included). Then, we'll cruise through the Chateau's enormous grounds along a network of fantastic trails and tree-lined paths to visit Marie Antoinette's Hamlet and both the Petit & Grand Trianons. Next, it's on to our picnic at the end of the Grand Canal where we'll settle down for a royal feast. After lunch, we'll continue through the grounds and enter the chambers of the Chateau itself. Our bike tour offers you skip-the-line access to the Chateau to avoid the tremendously long lines. See the room where Marie Antionette's guards were killed as they protected her from the mob at the beginning of the Revolution. Walk through the breathtaking Hall of Mirrors where King Louis greeted guests, and centuries later the Treaty of Versailles was signed to end World War I. Ride with us and you will explore exponentially more of the 2,000+ acres of royal property than you would ever be able to see on your own. Tour Inclusions: Bike Helmet (provided but optional) Roundtrip transportation from Paris to Versailles Guided tour of Royal Gardens Access to Château Access to Royal Gardens 1 of 6

2 Access to Queens Hamlet and Petit Trianon Audio Guide inside Château Ability to explore the Château and Royal Gardens on your own Tour Highlights: Versailles Open Market Grand & Petit Trianons Picnic Along the Grand Canal Versailles Royal Gardens Skip-the-Line Access to Château de Versailles Audio guide included inside the Château Hall of Mirrors Queen's Hamlet Meeting Point: Your tour meets outside of the Javel-André Citroën metro station (line 10). Duration: Approx. 8.5 hours VIP Versailles Bike Tour Get the most out of your day in Versailles! We will pick up our bikes in Versailles and ride to the famous city market to shop for our picnic supplies (cost not included). Continuing on to the 2,000+ acres of tree-lined paths, we'll enjoy a leisurely ride to visit Marie Antoinette's Hamlet and both the Petit & Grand Trianons. Next, it's on to our picnic at the end of the Grand Canal where we'll settle down for a royal feast. With our special access "skip-the-line" reservation, you'll get a behind the scenes private tour to an exclusive section of the palace that is closed off to the general public. You will then enjoy free time to take in the breathtaking Hall of Mirrors, Marie Antoinette's chambers, and the royal quarters. After visiting the palace, you can still enjoy the formal gardens before heading back to Paris. Tour Inclusions: Round-trip Train Tickets from Paris Live Guide Visit to Versailles open-air market Picnic lunch along the Grand Canal Entrance into Marie Antoinette's Hameau, the Grand & Petit Trianons, and Formal Gardens Guided tour of King Louis XVI's apartments Skip the line access to Château de Versailles with audio guide 2 of 6

3 Tour Highlights: Versailles open-air market Entrance into Marie Antoinette's Hameau Entrance into the Grand & Petit Trianons Picnic lunch along the Grand Canal Guided tour of King Louis XVI's apartments Skip-the-Line Access to Château de Versailles (complete with audio-guide) Guided Tour of Royal Gardens Hall of Mirrors Access to the Formal Gardens Meeting Point: Your tour meets at the Javel metro station (line 10) Duration: Approx. 8.5 hours Skip the line: Versailles Chateau and Gardens Tour During this popular skip-the-line tour, a passionate and knowledgeable guide will explain the history of the palace and life at the royal court as you stroll through Versailles' beautiful Royal Gardens. You will then bypass the long lines and be given immediate access to the Chateau. An audio guide is provided so you can explore the famous palace rooms, including the Hall of Mirrors, at your own pace. The flexibility of this tour means you can return to Paris in your own time, allowing for another activity in the afternoon or a longer visit of Versailles. Tour Inclusions: Round-trip Train Tickets from Paris Skip-the-line Entry to the Palace of Versailles Skip-the-line Entry to the Royal Gardens Knowledgeable and personable guide for the Royal Gardens Audio Guide for the Palace of Versailles Tour Highlights: Skip-the-Line Access to Château de Versailles Royal Gardens Round Trip Transportation from Paris Hall of Mirrors Knowledgable Guide Small Group Guaranteed Meeting Point: Your tour meets at a café located at 1, rue de la Convention, Paris. 3 of 6

4 Duration: Approx. 4.5 hours Versailles Tours 2018 Departures X - Tours are running on these days. Versailles Bike Tour Date Time Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun 1 Mar - 15 Mar 9am x x x x 16 Mar - 27 Oct 9am x x 28 Oct - 30 Nov 9am x x x x Black out dates: May 1. No scheduled Versailles Bike Tours from Dec to Feb. VIP Versailles Bike Tour Date Time Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun 31 Mar - 30 Apr 8.30am x x 1 May - 31 May 8.30am x x x 1 Jun - 31 Jul 8.30am x x x x 1 Aug - 31 Aug 8.30am x x x 1 Sep - 30 Sep 8.30am x x Black out dates: May 1, 8 & 20, Jul 14, Aug 15. X - Tours are running on these days. Versailles Chateau and Gardens Tour Date Time Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun 27 Apr - 30 Apr 9am x x x 1 May - 30 Sep 9am x x 1 Jun - 31 Jul 1.30pm x x 1 Oct - 31 Oct 9am x x x Black out dates: May 1. Frequently Asked Questions Where is the meeting point for my tour? Each tour departs from a different location. Please have a read of meeting points under each tour mentioned here. For tours departing from 24, rue Edgar Faure, Paris - please follow below directions: 4 of 6

5 From the Eiffel Tower (7 minutes) Walk through the Champ de Mars park away from the Eiffel Tower and the Seine river. About 200 yards from the Tower you'll come to a street that transects the park and has a fountain in the middle of the street. Turn right and walk to the large intersection with Avenue de Suffren. Turn left onto Avenue de Suffren and walk two blocks and then turn right onto rue des Presles. Walk past the Cuban embassy and turn right onto rue Edgar Faure. You'll see us directly in front of you. From the Métro station La Motte-Picquet Grenelle (lines 6, 8, 10) (4 minutes) All but one of the exits from this Métro station are at the intersection of the streets Avenue de la Motte-Picquet and Blvd. de Grenelle. There is a McDonald's and a Monoprix grocery store in this intersection. Find the café named "Bouquet de Grenelle" and walk against traffic on the small street, rue de Pondichéry, that runs along the side of the café. Turn right onto the third street (actually count them), just at the back corner of the small park (the street sign will say Place Dupleix) and walk 50 yards. Turn left onto rue Edgar Faure. You'll see us directly in front of you. From the Métro station Dupleix (line 6) (3 minutes) 5 of 6

6 This is an elevated station and you must descend to street level to exit the station. At the bottom of the stairs take the exit to the right and you'll find yourself at an intersection Cross the intersection onto rue Humblot and walk to the far end of the street (about 200 yards). Turn left along the side of the park and walk 50 yards. Turn left on rue Edgar Faure. You'll see us directly in front of you. Payment & Ticketing Conditions: Vouchers need to be exchanged locally. The voucher must be handed to your Tour Guide. We require full payment within 7 days of confirmation. For bookings made within 14 days, full payment is required prior to confirmation. Amendments can be made 14 or more days prior to the tours departure date, fees apply. We also recommend that you take out suitable travel insurance to cover (as a minimum) the costs incurred if you cancel your trip. Cancellation & Amendments Conditions: Vouchers are non-refundable once issued. 6 of 6