Audio Guided Tour of the Palace of Versailles and Access to the whole Estate

With this Versailles Estate Passport, enjoy the freedom to discover the magnificent estate independently and according to your own interests. Explore the Palace of Versailles at your leisure while listening to fascinating historical insights through an audio guide. Spend the remainder of your day wandering through the magnificent gardens and discovering the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, and charming Queen’s Hamlet.

A UNESCO World Heritage site for more than 30 years, the Palace of Versailles was once the residence of the French Kings Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI, together with their courts, from 1682 until the French Revolution in 1789. Your audio guide provides engaging commentary throughout your visit, allowing you to discover the palace at your own rhythm. Admire its impressive Baroque architecture, remarkable artworks, lavish interiors, and exquisite furnishings, crafted by some of the most accomplished artisans of the period.

Take your time exploring the extensive palace grounds and gardens, follow the pathways towards the Trianon estate, or venture beyond the palace to discover the charming town of Versailles.

Covering more than 721,000 square feet and comprising over 700 rooms, the Palace of Versailles offers an extraordinary journey through France’s royal heritage. Your audio guide will help you navigate the palace while revealing its fascinating history and bringing its magnificent interiors to life.

Your admission includes access to some of the palace’s most celebrated rooms, including the King’s Grand Apartments, featuring seven magnificent salons, each dedicated to a different deity such as Apollo, Mars, Mercury, and Venus. Continue to the Queen’s Grand Apartments, arranged as a mirror image of the King’s apartments and featuring the Coronation Room and the Queen’s Bedroom, once occupied by Marie Antoinette.

Be sure to admire the spectacular Hall of Mirrors, one of Versailles’ most impressive spaces. Conceived by renowned architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart, this magnificent gallery stretches almost 240 feet and was created to captivate visitors to the court of Louis XIV, the Sun King. Illuminated by 17 windows and approximately 350 mirrors, the hall creates a dazzling sense of grandeur while offering breathtaking views over the palace gardens.

During this full-day Versailles experience, enjoy ample time to explore the magnificent gardens and admire their extensive collection of artworks, including more than 200 statues, alongside elegant fountains, peaceful ponds, beautifully arranged flower beds, and wooded areas. During the summer season, the gardens also host special experiences such as the “Grandes Eaux,” when the spectacular fountains come alive to the rhythm of music.