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 : tylynj2024
This experience was absolutely amazing! Our tour guide, Joris, made this tour unforgettable. He was super friendly, approachable, and made this tour super enjoyable! Definitely recommend to others who are looking for a unique and beautiful day out! :)
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Posted On : 2024-05-20 02:42:22

Posted By : andrewc931
Joris was our guide, and he made this a perfect day. The tour was well organized and punctual. They have everything ready for you when you arrive at the meet point, so it's hassle free. After the train to Versailles, shopping at the market for the picnic was fun and exciting. You can pretty much get anything you'd like. The bikes were in good working order and they were easy enough to maneuver thru the streets and eventually the park. Joris was very personable and engaging throughout the entire day. He saw my wife was cold, and offered his jacket and scarf for her. Such a gentleman. This was the best tour we've done in Europe over the last couple weeks, and Joris is a big part of that. Fantastic tour and a great way to see the ground of the Palace of Versailles. 10/10. Don't hesitate, book now!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-19 13:40:21

Posted By : Naomi_E
The Queen’s Hamlet is gorgeous! Biking around the palace grounds was easy. I’m sure it was cheaper than a tram or golf cart. T’was a must try experience!
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Posted On : 2024-05-19 02:22:32

Posted By : clairemA4670DF
This tour was one of the highlights of our week! Our guide was Irving and he was wonderful! He brought the history of Versailles to life and was just such a warm and congenial guide. Biking is the way to experience Versailles and we loved the farmers market and picnic!
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Posted On : 2024-05-18 14:10:22

Posted By : Michelle_P
We had a great time! Irving was awesome and had a great team working with him. He took us to a market for lunch and the most wonderful place to picnic!
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Posted On : 2024-05-18 12:32:37

Posted By : Bryan_C
Wonderful tour - Guigui was an amazing guide for the day - very knowledgeable and made the tour a blast!
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Posted On : 2024-05-17 05:58:40

Posted By : 281irmae
My grandson and I had the best time and our guide Aaron was amazing. Loved going through the market before we began our tour. I will do the tour again next time I’m in Paris.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14 09:34:23

Posted By : Seth_R
This bike tour is the perfect way to see the grounds surrounding the Palace of Versailles, because they cover more area than can be walked. The tour started in the city of Versailles where we visited the market and tasted cheese, macarons and fresh fruit before purchasing these items plus freshly baked baguettes for the picnic lunch stop along the grand canal that leads up to the Palace. We were very pleased that our guide was Michael because he had been our guide earlier in the week for a Paris highlights bicycle tour. He is a charming, well-traveled and knowledgable host. The guided tour covered the other buildings on the palace grounds before concluding with entry into the Palace itself. At this point we parted company with Michael so that we were allowed to tour the palace at our leisure. The RER train was our transportation to and from Versailles (included in the cost), which was very convenient. The pace of the bicycling portion was very comfortable. This is really an excellent way to see more than just the Palace of Versailles and learn the history of the location. We would absolutely recommend it.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13 18:24:07

Posted By : Jackie_H
Wow what a great tour! We were blessed with a beautiful, sunny day! We began with the train ride from Paris to the AMAZING fresh food markets of Versailles. Oh my goodness! I would come and stay in Versailles just for this! No wonder Parisians seems healthier than we Americans! They eat REAL food with no chemical, preservatives, and the junk we Americans must deal with!!! Off on a wonderful bike tour after that. Now I will say a few things to ensure that future customers of this tour have a good time: BE SURE you are comfortable riding a bike! That may seem like a no-duh, but we had one person who freaked out, cried and had to be attended to which made the rest of our tour late on all points and resulted in the rest of us not being able to see some of the sites as long as was planned. We were empathetic, of course to the lady (in her 20's) who had the issue. The biking part is partly on streets of Versailles to get to the gardens, but we stay in bike lanes. That said there are cars that pass by you, and you need to be mindful of cars that are parked who might just open doors or start pulling out from their parking space, but the time spent on the roads was a mere 5-10 minutes. However, in the park, you must be, of course, mindful of runners and other bikers so again be sure you are comfortable on a bike! That said, the picnic we had in the gardens eating all the wonderful food from the market was THE highlight of the day. Our tour guide, Lena, was wonderful, sweet, and very understanding of any person's issues along the way. She was also funny and just a joy to be around. Versailles, of course was amazing. Understandably, the crowds are huge and you basically (like at the Louvre) are herded with the rest of the multitude from room to room. We saw enough to get a sense of why the French Revolution occurred!!! The opulence is stunning! We have always had great success with Viator tours, and this was no exception. Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-05-13 10:48:03

Posted By : Matthew_O
Great way to see the Versailles grounds. Don't have to worry where to go, everything is nicely planned out
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 17:58:27