Palace of Versailles Day Trip
Paris, France
About This Activity
Take a half-day trip to the Palace of Versailles, the grandest royal residence in Europe. Tour the stunning Hall of Mirrors, royal apartments, and the vast formal gardens with fountains. Passport tickets cost €35 Apr-Oct / €25 Nov-Mar for non-EEA visitors (€32/€22 for EEA nationals). Closed Mondays; fountain shows on weekends April-October.
Seasonal note: Gardens bloom Apr-Oct
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