Alone in the Palace: Versailles Tour from Paris with King’s Private Apartments

Versailles, Behind Closed Doors

This isn’t just a Versailles day trip, it’s rare access to one of the most storied royal estates in Europe. Begin in Paris, where a local trip leader escorts you onto the train and takes the stress out of navigating transport. With a return ticket included, you can relax and focus on the experience ahead.

A Garden Designed to Display Power

At Versailles, meet your expert guide and head straight for the gardens. Here, Louis XIV’s obsession with control comes to life in perfectly geometric symmetry. See the Grand Canal, Orangerie, and the Fountain of Apollo—each a symbol of royal ambition and divine right.

Step Inside the King’s Private World

Next, step into the King’s Private Apartments. This was an area reserved for only a few in his day, and still restricted today. These intimate rooms offer insight into the personal life of Louis XIV, XV, and XVI, far from the spectacle of court. Depending on the day, your group may also gain access to either the Royal Chapel or the Opera House, two of Versailles’ most breathtaking spaces.

Explore Versailles After the Crowds

Finish with a guided visit to the palace’s most iconic rooms: the Queen’s Apartments, the War and Peace Salons, and the Hall of Mirrors. Thanks to thoughtful timing, you’ll experience these spaces when they’re at their quietest—making for a more immersive and meaningful visit.