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| All day: 8-9 hours |  (1655 reviews) |
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Highlights of Versailles by Bike Day Tour
- Versailles Palace was the opulent home of the French monarchy from 1682 until 1789. The centre of political power in France, it was also known for being the social centre too due to the fun and flamboyant court lifestyle headed up by Louis XIV.
- The gardens and grounds of Versailles are vast, covering 250 acres with tree-lined paths just perfect for cycling down and the landscaped Royal Gardens are considered to be the most beautiful in Europe.
- 30 minutes by foot from the palace of Versailles lays the Estate of Trianon which contains the Grand and Petit Trianon palaces with summerhouses, pavilions, and more gardens – The playground of King Louis XIV the fun-loving 'Sun God'.
- The Queen's Hamlet was the rural retreat of Queen Marie Antoinette. She would escape to her 'country cottage' complete with farm, dairy, and mill away from the hustle,bustle, and drama of court life.
Is It Suitable for Me?
- Suitable for the whole family providing they can ride a bike – Kids seats are available upon request and tandem bikes are available for children aged 10 years and younger who are too big for the bike seat.
- This tour allows you to see a lot more than regular visitors get to see – Perfect for people who want to see 'the other side' with a visit to the city of Versailles as well as all the different areas that make up Versailles Palace.
- The tour is on mostly flat ground, just the 1 slight incline and you can easily pace yourself – It's not 8 hours of non-stop riding!
- Small group sizes ensure a personable experience and the time to chat with fellow cyclists and your guide whether you want to ask a question about Versailles history or simply want a recommendation on where to eat back in Paris!
Your Experience With Versailles by Bike Day Tour?
- Meet your guide at the allocated spot in central Paris and make your way as a group onto the train to Versailles from where you'll collect your bikes and get kitted out with helmets and rain gear if it's needed.
- Then, you'll peddle your way around the city of Versailles, stopping at the market to buy supplies for a picnic lunch held next to the Grand Canal later in the day.
- Once the supplies have been purchased (own cost) you'll cycle through a portion of the beautiful palace gardens, your guide stopping you every so often to tell you some history of the palace and the people who lived here.
- After lunch next to the canal you'll park up your bikes and enter the Palace to see the Grand Apartments, the Kings Bed Chamber, and the iconic Hall of Mirrors, learning about each of these magnificent rooms with an audio guide.
- Once you're done at the palace you'll cycle through the gardens to the Estate of Trianon where the Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon palaces are found along with the private estate of Marie-Antoinette; The Queens Hamlet. Your guide will stop you here and share information about the fun that went on here and why retreats away from Versailles Palace were needed.
- You'll have some free time to explore at the end of the afternoon before returning back to Paris by train.
What Versailles by Bike Day Tour Includes?
- Round trip train tickets from Paris to Versailles.
- Entrance ticket to Versailles Palace and Grounds.
- English speaking guide
- Bike with basket or pannier and helmet.
- Audio guide at Versailles Palace.
Routes/Attractions
- Versailles City Market
- Versailles Palace Gardens
- Versailles Palace Rooms – The State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors.
- The Estate of Trianon; Grand and Petit Trianon Palaces
- Marie Antoinette's Estate – The Queen's Hamlet.
TIPS
- The tours take place in all weathers – In case of rain it's possible to rent a rain mac for 1 euro.
Travelers Reviews about Versailles by Bike Day Tour?
- Travellers talking about this tour on GetYourGuide and Viator rave about the knowledgeable, friendly, and organized guides who make this bike trip so special, having for the most part only excellent things to say about the tour and highly recommending it to other travellers who want to see Versailles.
- People have said “An excellent way to see Versailles. Not to be missed”, “An excellent experience that will be remembered for a long time.” “Aly, our guide, was very knowledgeable about the history of Versailles. We had a nice time exploring the grounds. Biking with a guide is the way to visit the outside of Versailles. You can see and do more this way!” and “ I highly recommend this trip. You will see more of the city, château and grounds than is possible visiting by foot. ”
- Many people say that the highlight of the day for them wasn't actually seeing the rooms of the palace but shopping at the local market, getting to experience local life before gaping at the magnificent palace and grounds spread out before them.
- The guides are very entertaining and able to relate to all age groups, giving interesting information that you can't find in the guide book.
- Most people state that this bike tour to Versailles was the highlight of their trip to Paris and in some cases even Europe as a whole!
Disabled Access
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No
Ticket Details
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Paper and e-tickets are accepted.
Things to Consider Before You Go
- Arrive at the meeting time at least 15 minutes ahead of the scheduled departure time.
- Wear suitable clothes and shoes for cycling – Flip-flops probably not suitable!
Address / Pick up Location
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Meet your guide with the bikes outside the Javel metro station (line 10) in Paris
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