Versailles Domain Bike Tour with Palace and Trianon Estate Access

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Duration:7 hours to 8 hours (approx.)
Location: Paris, Île-de-France

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Discover the true beauty of Versailles on this full-day tour from Paris. Meet up at a train station in Paris and board the train to Versailles with your guide. You'll visit an award-winning French Farmers Market with fabulous food stalls. Leisurely cycle around the gorgeous 2,000 acres Royal Domaine of Versailles to see swaying wheat fields and lush green forests. Enjoy a picnic on the soft grass as you look out over a lake with swans in it. Visit two smaller chateaux called the Grand and Petit Trianon. Pet a sheep while you explore Queen Marie-Antoinette's adorable Private Farm village with thatched roof buildings. Learn all about the extravagance of King Louis and the French revolution from our fun and personable guide and, of course, visit the stunning Palace of Versailles with its famous Hall of Mirrors! All train and entrance tickets are included in our tour price.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Palace of Versailles
Once the royal Palace of France's most famous Kings, the Chateau of Versailles is simply outstanding. We'll make a timed entrance reservation for you and you'll be able to stay inside of the palace for as long as you want at the end of the bike tour.
2. Place du Marche Notre-Dame
Opened in the time of King Louis 14th, the Versailles Farmers Market is outstanding! Your guide will give you a market tour to get you familiar with where all the best foods can be found. Then you will have 30 minutes of free time to roam the brimming food stalls and pick up whatever you want to eat for the picnic that will happen later in the day.
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This was the hide-away of Marie-Antoinette! Seeking a complete break from royal life Queen Marie-Antoinette had this private farm village built so that she could pretend to be a commoner. You'll do a walking tour on the little paths through the village and farmyard and be able to pet some of the adorable animals that live there today such as the pigs, sheep, goats, geese, and cows.
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With more than 2,000 acres of beautiful landscapes, fields of wheat and beats, an immense artificial lake, and perfectly trimmed trees the Royal Grounds will amaze you. We'll cycle around them in a leisurely way so that you can see the best of the Royal grounds without spending a lot of energy.
5. Le Grand Trianon
Built by Louis 14th as a summer house. This mini palace is where the French Kings would go to escape from the etiquette of the court but still be close at hand in case they were needed. You'll learn about the Grand Trianon's history from your guide and then be able to go inside of it and explore the beauty of its French gardens full of flowers. Tickets into the Grand Trianon are included in the tour price!
6. Grand Canal
Enjoy your lunch while sitting in the soft grass gazing over the largest lake in Versailles. You’ll love the view over the lake of the Palace from this secluded part of the grounds. This is where you'll eat the picnic supplies that you purchased earlier at the Versailles Farmers Market.
7. Le Petit Trianon
Built for the King's favorite mistress Madame de Pompadour, this little chateau was later given to Queen Marie-Antoinette. You'll learn all about it from your guide and then have free time to explore inside and see where Marie-Antoinette used to sleep and eat. Tickets to the Petit Trianon are included in the tour price.
8. Versailles
Feel the breeze and smell the trees when you ride through the lush green of the Royal forests. You'll see where the French Royalty used to spend their afternoons hiding from court protocol hunting stag, pheasant, wild boar, and fox.
9. Bassin d'Apollon
The Royal grounds of Versailles have dozens of fountains and water displays on them. The fountain of Apollo is the most famous one as it represents the Sun God Apollo rising from the darkness to bring light. the world. King Louis 14th called himself "the Sun King" because he thought himself to be like Apollo as he brought light and wealth to his country.
10. The Hall of Mirrors
Mirrors were extremely rare and expensive in the 1700s. So when King Louis 14th had his main reception hall completely covered in them it showed his great wealth and extravagance to the world. You'll have free time to visit the famous Hall of Mirrors and be able to take the perfect selfie as a souvenir of your time in Versailles.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Please bring an ID for travelers under 18 years old
• All Tour participants over the age of 9 years old MUST know how to ride a bike solo.
• Children aged 6 months to 4 years old can sit in a child seat on their parents bikes. Infant seats are available if advised at time of booking.
• Children aged 5 to 9 years old can: cycle solo, if capable, or on a tandem attachment bike.
• Bikes are not allowed in the part of the gardens where the Fountain Show takes place, hence the Fountain Show it is not part of our tour. Access to the Fountain Show is included in the Adult tour price but NOT in the kids price. If you wish to go with kids you'll have to pay a 10€ add-on ticket directly at the entrance of the gardens after our tour is over.
• Not recommended for travelers who weigh more than 270 pounds or 122 kilos.
• Not recommended for travelers who have knee problems or trouble walking

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Posted By : johnfD1102NR
This was a great way to see the gardens and Marie Antoinette's small palace and playground. Enjoyed ride through the city, too. Tibu (sp?), the guide for our group of 14, was excellent - very enthusiastic, knowledgeable and informative. The timed tour of the palace was crowded - nothing Blue Fox could do about that - but still very interesting and worthwhile. The scale of the place is awesome, and the bike ride helped us understand that.
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Posted On : 2023-12-30 11:34:49

Posted By : Bernadette F
This was a truely awesome experience. Thibault our guide was funny, informative, patient and extremely helpful. He knows his history and you could tell he lives what he does. The bikes make the journey easy - seeing the Versailles sites was a breeze on the bikes- long but a good pace for all. Recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2023-12-19 08:05:31

Posted By : Zann_L
Santiago was superb guide! Considerate and thoughtful. Not recommended for those who is not able to bike on busy roads in Paris….but otherwise it was a thrilling trip of 9 miles cycling in a day. The petite garden part can be cut out totally, nothing much. Palace surroundings were more amazing than the palace interior.
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Posted On : 2023-12-16 12:57:01

Posted By : Stephanie_C
This is the 2nd time we took this tour! We loved it just as much the 2nd time! Thibault is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide and provides alot of info on the tour. Riding bikes is so fun and the grounds are so beautiful, definitely worth the excursion!! There is still time to see the palace as well after the ride
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Posted On : 2023-12-13 03:44:07

Posted By : Dream231115
This trip was incredible! Our guide was lovely and took our group of 4 on a cold and overcast day. (It was actually ideal as there were not as many other visitors.) The bike ride was easy going and definitely the best way to see the grounds. We loved the markets in Versailles and wished we could have bought more of the delicious fresh produce. One of our favourite experiences during our Paris stay - highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2023-12-07 15:35:11

Posted By : Meg R
Thibault was FANTASTIC!!! the tour was long, but definitely worth it. We learned so much and it was a great way to experience the city. Probably the coolest thing we did in France!
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Posted On : 2023-12-06 11:49:55

Posted By : taniajcoward
Our guide Cecilia was wonderful. We had a great day- enjoying the local markets in the morning then cycling around Versailles and stopping in to see Marie-Antoinette's and Louis' summer houses as well as 'The Palace' at the end of the day. We had a fabulous lunch with the group, enjoying the great food and everyone's company. So much so we've recommended this tour and Cecilia to some friends who will also be in Paris after a couple of weeks after our trip.
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Posted On : 2023-12-05 01:23:33

Posted By : karenrY3050PF
This was a really fun tour. Our guide, Thibault, was awesome - he’s very friendly, funny and knowledgeable. He made the stories of the history of Versailles so interesting. We got to cover a lot of ground on the bikes. It was a cold day, but luckily no rain, and we thoroughly enjoyed our day in Versailles. Highly recommend this tour!
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Posted On : 2023-12-01 12:11:18

Posted By : HoustonSV
Our guide was wonderful! We enjoyed our bike tour despite the inclement weather. Would love to come back when the weather is nice!
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Posted On : 2023-11-28 15:42:30

Posted By : DeeDee_J
My sisters, my niece, and I had an incredible time on our bike tour in Versailles. Our guide, Thebault, was incredible and such a great story teller. The tour was a perfect mix of walking, biking, and breaks. What I liked the most was that we got to explore the market, the Grand Trianon, the Petit Trianon, and the Chateau de Versailles, as well as the grounds of Marie-Antoinette’s hameau de la reine. The only downside was that the chateau de Versailles closes at 5:30pm, so we didn’t get to tour it for a long time, although we did get to see the king’s apartment and the hall of mirrors. Overall, we were extremely satisfied with the tour, and we also had an awesome group that toured with us, so it made the tour even better than expected. I highly recommend this tour, and be sure to bring euros with you to tip your guide, as well as to have cash on you when bargaining in the market, otherwise major credit cards are accepted.
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Posted On : 2023-11-26 13:09:57