Guided Tour - Chimay Attic, Napoleon from the Revolution to the Empire
On the top floor of the Palace of Versailles, on the south side, are the Chimay attic and the South attic, once occupied by Louis-Philippe on the site of former courtiers' apartments for his new museum. These are now home to small and...
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On the top floor of the Palace of Versailles, on the south side, are the Chimay attic and the South attic, once occupied by Louis-Philippe on the site of former courtiers' apartments for his new museum. These are now home to small and medium-format paintings depicting major events from the Revolution to the Empire. Enjoy these secluded areas of the palace, where you'll find David's sketch of the Oath of the Jeu de Paume, historical works and sumptuous portraits of the imperial family.
Meeting point at the North Ministers Wing.
Duration: 1h30
Free admission
Caution, this price is in addition to the admission price
- Visual impairment
Guided Tour - Chimay Attic, Napoleon from the Revolution to the Empire
Read moreDuration: 1h30
On the top floor of the Palace of Versailles, on the south side, are the Chimay attic and the South attic, once occupied by Louis-Philippe on the site of former courtiers' apartments for his new museum. These are now home to small and medium-format paintings depicting major events from the Revolution to the Empire. Enjoy these secluded areas of the palace, where you'll find David's sketch of the Oath of the Jeu de Paume, historical works and sumptuous portraits of the imperial family.
Meeting point at the North Ministers Wing.
Free admission
Caution, this price is in addition to the admission price
- Visual impairment
Guided tour - The King's Private Apartments
Behind the walls and royal life of the Grand Apartments lie the private apartments of Louis XV and Louis XVI. Accompanied by a qualified guide, this tour gives you a look into the intimate atmosphere and the refined decoration of these living...
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Behind the walls and royal life of the Grand Apartments lie the private apartments of Louis XV and Louis XVI. Accompanied by a qualified guide, this tour gives you a look into the intimate atmosphere and the refined decoration of these living areas.
Meeting point at the North Ministers Wing.
NB: this visit includes narrow passages not exceeding 80 cm.
Duration: 1½ hours
Guided tour - The King's Private Apartments
Read moreDuration: 1½ hours
Behind the walls and royal life of the Grand Apartments lie the private apartments of Louis XV and Louis XVI. Accompanied by a qualified guide, this tour gives you a look into the intimate atmosphere and the refined decoration of these living areas.
Meeting point at the North Ministers Wing.
NB: this visit includes narrow passages not exceeding 80 cm.
Guided tour - Splendorous Versailles
Versailles's treasures down to the smallest details! Let yourself be amazed by the King's chamber, a dazzling reflection of theKing's glory, by the sparkling Hall of Mirrors and its three hundred and fiftyseven mirrors, and by all the wonders...
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Versailles's treasures down to the smallest details! Let yourself be amazed by the King's chamber, a dazzling reflection of theKing's glory, by the sparkling Hall of Mirrors and its three hundred and fiftyseven mirrors, and by all the wonders which contributed to the fame of the SunKing's Palace.
Duration: 1½ hours
Free admission
Caution, this price is in addition to the admission price
- Motor deficiencies
Guided tour - Splendorous Versailles
Read moreDuration: 1½ hours
Versailles's treasures down to the smallest details! Let yourself be amazed by the King's chamber, a dazzling reflection of theKing's glory, by the sparkling Hall of Mirrors and its three hundred and fiftyseven mirrors, and by all the wonders which contributed to the fame of the SunKing's Palace.
Free admission
Caution, this price is in addition to the admission price
- Motor deficiencies
Guided tour The King's favourites
The royal favourites sometimes wrote the history and legend of Versailles. Madame de Pompadour and Madame Du Barry both lived in luxurious rooms next to the chambers of King Louis XV. Above and beyond visiting these magnificent rooms, this topic...
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The royal favourites sometimes wrote the history and legend of Versailles. Madame de Pompadour and Madame Du Barry both lived in luxurious rooms next to the chambers of King Louis XV. Above and beyond visiting these magnificent rooms, this topic is an opportunity to discover an essential aspect of the everyday life of the Kings.
Visit proposed only in French
Duration: 1½ hours
Guided tour The King's favourites
Read moreDuration: 1½ hours
The royal favourites sometimes wrote the history and legend of Versailles. Madame de Pompadour and Madame Du Barry both lived in luxurious rooms next to the chambers of King Louis XV. Above and beyond visiting these magnificent rooms, this topic is an opportunity to discover an essential aspect of the everyday life of the Kings.
Visit proposed only in French
Geführte Tour: Die Privatgemächer der Könige
Hinter den Mauern und dem Prunkleben der Grands Appartements verbergen sich die Privatgemächer der Könige. Entdecken Sie die intime Atmosphäre und die raffinierte Ausstattung der Wohnräume: das Esszimmer, das Kabinett der Uhr und den...
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Hinter den Mauern und dem Prunkleben der Grands Appartements verbergen sich die Privatgemächer der Könige. Entdecken Sie die intime Atmosphäre und die raffinierte Ausstattung der Wohnräume: das Esszimmer, das Kabinett der Uhr und den Spielsalon.
Treffpunkt: Nördlicher Ministerflügel.
Duration: 1h30
Geführte Tour: Die Privatgemächer der Könige
Read moreDuration: 1h30
Hinter den Mauern und dem Prunkleben der Grands Appartements verbergen sich die Privatgemächer der Könige. Entdecken Sie die intime Atmosphäre und die raffinierte Ausstattung der Wohnräume: das Esszimmer, das Kabinett der Uhr und den Spielsalon.
Treffpunkt: Nördlicher Ministerflügel.
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