The magnificent Chateaux of Versailles is one of the
finest exemplars of 18th-century French art and architecture anywhere. To
enjoy this stunning monument you can choose from various different sorts of
Versailles tours.
But before describing the possible Versailles tours,
here is some information about Versailles. Originally a modest hunting lodge,
Versailles was improved by King Louis Fourteenth, who shifted his government to
Versailles from Paris in 1682.
With its ornate interiors embellished with frescoes,
carved wood and gilt, the Palace has become a watchword for extravagance.
Famous features included on most Versailles tours are
the Museum of the History of France, the King’s Bedchamber, the Opera, the
Trianon Palaces and the beautiful gardens.
There are an array of enjoyable ways to visit the Château de Versailles and its grounds. Versailles tours can transport you by
cycle, 2 CV car, or deluxe coach; or you could soar over it by
helicopter. You could take a super deluxe guided tour complete with
sparkling wine and a delicious lunch, or explore the attraction at your own
pace with an informative audio-guide. You can combine the Palace with other
Paris tourist hotspots such as the Louvre or a Seine boat trip, or, for a day
of aesthetic delights, take the trip that combines the Palace and the artist
Monet’s garden in Giverny.
