Start your half-day Palace of Versailles (Chateau de versailles) tour with a walk through the magnificent Gardens of versailles (Jardins de Versailles), which contain about 210,000 flowers that are planted annually within the gardens 1,980 acres (800 hectares). Your knowledgeable guide will tell you about the development of the gardens, which are one of the most-visited attractions in France.
Next, bypass the queues with your skip-the-line admission into the palace! Enjoy a guided tour through the Palace of versailles, where youll learn about the palaces history, including its function as the center of political power in France from 1682 to 1789. Explore the palaces unique interior rooms, including the Kings State Apartments and The hall of mirrors, which served as a passageway and meeting place.
Choose to visit Versailles on a Tuesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday and your ticket will also include entrance to the musical gardens (Tuesday and Friday) or musical fountain shows (Saturday and Sunday). Take some extra time after your half-day guided tour to watch the wonderful fountain displays set to classical music and discover the gardens at your own pace.