The rooms are reserved and semi-privatized for you.
That way, it is safer and more friendly. Not many palaces open their doors to the commoners. Who knew so many people lived in Versailles at one time… We just wouldn’t want to be a servant back then. Michele Peterson (A Taste for Travel) says, I’m really looking forward to reading the Sisters of Versailles – it’s on my Christmas wish list – and it will be extra enjoyable to cozy up and imagine being in the palace complete with its rat’s nest. ✓ Your driver will be lead by one of our well experienced tour guide. In 2008, thanks to private donations, the gate was restored and 100,000 leaves of Gold were added. The Apartments of King Louis XV and XVI have limited access which means not only will you avoid the majority of the crowd but you will also learn about the undisclosed world of the French monarchs.
Our English speaking guide narrates interesting stories about these secret apartments and keeps you captivated all through the tour. A Palace ticket gives you entry into the Palace of Versailles only. Some estimates say that the annual cost of maintaining Palace of Versailles would have been anywhere between 5% to 25% of the French government’s income.
One of the most famous of the Chapel’s events was the wedding of the young Marie Antoinette, only 15 at the time, and the crown prince, future Louis XVI. However you may have to wait a bit for the checking , especially during the high season. Palace of Versailles remained the French Kings’ home until the French revolution killed the King, Queen and imprisoned their kids. Louis XV's desk in the Palace of Versailles. though. Thanks. “The staterooms stayed more or less the same, but the private rooms were constantly changed and updated,” says Daniëlle Kisluk-Grosheide, who organized the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s upcoming exhibit, Visitors to Versailles (1682-1789). Your private VIP tour to Versailles Palace will include everything as described above plus the following: During your lunch, you will have the chance to relax and enjoy the beauty of the park and take hearty lunch in one of the restaurants (your guide will be happy to give you recommendations). Next to the reinforcement of the security to enter in the Palace, the control may take longer than usual. 1. I’ll let you know the next time I’m going to be in Toronto.
Warning: A private tour of Versailles on this level is a serious splurge. This treaty ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers and signaled the end of World War 1. As of today, the Museum has more than 6,000 paintings and 3,000 sculptures and is one of the richest sources of French history. The Palace of Versailles has been listed as a World Heritage Site for 30 years and is one of the greatest achievements in French 17th century art. For something extra special, opt for a Viator VIP tour that includes access to rooms not usually open to the public. Every morning these pots would be cleaned and returned to the bedrooms. The King almost always slept in the Queen’s Apartments, which consisted of five rooms – The Queen’s Guard Room, The Royal Table Antechamber, The Nobles’ Room, and the Queen’s Bedchamber.
Explore the fascinating history of life at the royal court with this unique behind the scenes 2-hour guided tour that will take you through the unknown private rooms of the kings. In the 16th and 17th centuries, Jeu de paume, an older version of modern-day tennis, was part of the education process for the royal children. The architect of this Palace would have been one busy man. Gusts of wind as intense as 210km/hr (130mph) pummeled Versailles over about 2 hours in the dead of night. Just because the King and Queen had their own Apartments didn’t mean that all wasn’t well in their marriage. The same year it also became the official residence of the court of France. Of the rooms of the king's mistress, Madame Du Barry, the Comte D'Hézecques wrote that "though this apartment was far larger than many in Versailles, it was rather inconvenient for in murky weather several of the rooms had to be lit.". The close family and the attendants used to be in the room and the doors were left open symbolically to suggest that the Queen was delivering in public. Note: To be able to guide in the Private Apartments, our tour guides have to be fully licensed by the government as well as undergoing specialized training from Versailles Palace itself. As the Palace & its gardens are huge, we suggest you wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. We prefer the Comtesse du Barry’s rooms :-). However, Palace of Versailles is NOT the largest palace in the world. Half Day tours: lunch break is not included. In 1682, Louis XIV decided to move his residence from Louvre Palace to the Palace of Versailles. China’s Summer Palace complex in Beijing is the world’s largest Palace by ‘area enclosed within the palace walls.’. After accounting for inflation, estimates peg its cost of construction between 170 Billion Euros (200 Billion USD) to 250 Billion Euros (300 Billion USD). Favorite Cities: Istanbul, Hanoi, Cape Town, Singapore. My backstage tour of Versailles ended in the apartments of the Dauphin (the title of the eldest son of a French king) and Dauphine. Here’s what you need to know to plan a day trip to Versailles: For €10 you can take a guided tour of the Kings’ Apartments. I love looking at all of these pictures. These artists built what we know today as the Hall of Mirrors. Admission to Musical Fountains Show or Musical Gardens included when running. A 2-day Passport ticket gives you the same access over 2 days. However, modern restoration works have been able to reinstate its past glory to a certain extent. As the center of the French court, Versailles was one of the grandest theaters of European absolutism. They were not to carry weapons (the guards ensured that). amazing, Jennifer Mercurio (@DoubleDutyMommy) says. And Versailles has such an intriguing one … or should that be a history filled with intrigue? For something truly memorable, go one step further and splurge on a private tour of Versailles. Marie Leszczyńska used to retire here to read, paint, reflect, or receive private visits. The Palace of Versailles, which is the most prominent landmark here, was originally a simple hunting lodge way back in the beginning of 17th century. Interesting fabric choices to say the least. Touring the gardens of Versailles is a definite highlight, Sicorra. Usually, Palace of Versailles should have been a matter of pride for the people of France.
>> Tickets for ONLY Palace entrance and audio guide (On all days), >> All areas of Versailles Estate and audio guide (On Wed & Thurs), >> All areas of Versailles Estate and Musical Gardens (On Tues, Fri, Sat & Sun). The French revolution which started in 1789, almost destroyed the Palace of Versailles.
Thanks, Aileen – I wish I could take credit but it was a guest post by author, Sally Christie – a historical fiction writer who truly knows her stuff. Because the architect had missed factoring in the distance between the kitchen and the King’s dining quarters. More than a 100 cooks and waiters worked in this kitchen.
Experience a real 100% VIP experience: discover the gardens &/or the Palace outside opening hours. Three rooms are open to the public, and the boudoir is decorated in a beautiful green-grey fabric, copied from an original fabric the Marquise de Pompadour was known to have loved: Madame de Pompadour’s bedchamber . The rooms of the Comtesse du Barry were endless – she had 13 rooms in her suite (an enormous number in a very overcrowded palace, where even the highest of nobles might be happy with one or two rooms) – and very intimate: low ceilings and delightful paneling in many of the rooms, the paint original from when she lived there in the 1770s: Blue room in the Comtesse du Barry’s Apartment. In Versailles the queen had a series of small rooms beyond her State Apartments which were reserved for her personal use and for service by her ladies-in-waiting. Welcome to the new City Wonders blog! With the restored interiors and the detailed explanations from our knowledgeable guide, you’ll easily be able to visualize the original beauty of the Palace.
While our Unmissables tour focuses more on the construction of the Palace, the establishment of the royal court in Versailles and the reign of the Sun King (Louis XIV), this exclusive tour explores the history from the reign of King Louis XV and XVI and the French Revolution of 1789 that led to the end of the Monarchy. It has 17 huge mirrored arches opposite 17 windows. Next time you’re in Toronto we’ll have to get together with Sally. It’s the only way we do Versailles and the entire domaine.
On Google Arts and Culture, you can take a virtual tour of the entire building discovering its many secrets. The fountains are working on Saturday & Sunday from April to October. The great Palace of Versailles was the seat of power of the Sun King, Louis XIV, and his two successors, but it was also a hotbed of intrigue, where queens and royal mistresses played a central role. Interestingly, King Louis XIV, XV, and XVI loved ceremonies. You can be sure you are getting the best of the best. I love learning about how people lived and find treasures like the rat’s nest and the sleeping cubby!! The architectural aspects of the palace are just breathtaking! However, these silver chamber pots had an interesting end. Access to the Gardens is free except on days of fountains shows. I thought this was a super interesting story, too, Janice & George – I’m so glad Sally could share her experience. Louis-Philippe, who became King of Francec in 1830, decided to dedicate Palace of Versailles to all the glories of France. Sally is a life-long history buff who finally turned her compunction to write into a full time pursuit. Thanks! Under the terms of the treaty, Britain recognized the United States of America as an independent country. You don’t have to wait in long queues to gain entry into these rooms because we arrange your tickets beforehand. These cavernous rooms played host to the French royals for hundreds of years.
The gardens are vast and there are the Grand Trianon and the Petit Trianon to visit, in addition to the main palace. Great if you’re staying in the town of Versailles. At the end of the visit, your tour guide and his driver will take you back to Paris at the location of your choice. That behind the scenes tour is AMAZING! A. The palace doesn’t allow to book in advance this extra except if you need more than 5 golf carts. It was King Louis XIV – The Sun King who first created a suite of rooms for himself and his most intimate courtiers, away from crowds allowing him a measure of a private life.
(airport, or anywhere in the suburb). “But you should not look too closely at the individual rooms.” Photographer: Francis Hammond from Versailles: A Private Invitation by Guillaume Picon , Flammarion 2017 The book's cover. In the summer of 2011, my husband and I quit our careers in the US and moved to Paris so that I could do just that. In the 1700s, a former monk and servant at Versailles attempted to stab and kill King Louis XV on this stairwell. Crazy they had to sleep in that tight area. *BUY ONLINE TICKETS TO SAVE TIME, MONEY & ENERGY*(Choose one from the five options given below), >> Tickets for ONLY Palace of Versailles + Audio Guide, >> Tickets for ALL AREAS of Palace of Versailles + Audio guide, >> Palace of Versailles tickets + Audio Guide + Fountain Shows or Musical Gardens, >> ‘Skip the Line’ tickets for Palace of Versailles + Human Guide, >> Palace of Versailles tickets + Human Guide + Transport from Paris, Recommended Reading1.
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