Stop At: Palace of Versailles, Place d'Armes, Versailles 78000
Once the royal Palace of France's most famous Kings, the Chateau of Versailles is simply outstanding. We'll make a timed entrance reservation for you and you'll be able to stay inside of the palace for as long as you want at the end of the bike tour.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Place du Marche Notre-Dame, Place du Marche Notre-Dame, Versailles 78000
Opened in the time of King Louis 14th, the Versailles Farmers Market is outstanding! Your guide will give you a market tour to get you familiar with where all the best foods can be found. Then you will have 30 minutes of free time to roam the brimming food stalls and pick up whatever you want to eat for the picnic that will happen later in the day.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Le Hameau de la Reine, Place d'Armes, Parc du Château-de-Versailles, Versailles 78000
This was the hide-away of Marie-Antoinette! Seeking a complete break from royal life Queen Marie-Antoinette had this private farm village built so that she could pretend to be a commoner. You'll do a walking tour on the little paths through the village and farmyard and be able to pet some of the adorable animals that live there today such as the pigs, sheep, goats, geese, and cows.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jardins du Chateau de Versailles, Place d'Armes, A l'Ouest du Château de Versailles, Versailles 78000
With more than 2,000 acres of beautiful landscapes, fields of wheat and beats, an immense artificial lake, and perfectly trimmed trees the Royal Grounds will amaze you. We'll cycle around them in a leisurely way so that you can see the best of the Royal grounds without spending a lot of energy.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Le Grand Trianon, Porte Saint-Antoine, Versailles 78000
Built by Louis 14th as a summer house. This mini palace is where the French Kings would go to escape from the etiquette of the court but still be close at hand in case they were needed.
You'll learn about the Grand Trianon's history from your guide and then be able to go inside of it and explore the beauty of its French gardens full of flowers. Tickets into the Grand Trianon are included in the tour price!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Grand Canal, Parc du Chateau de Versailles, Versailles 78000
Enjoy your lunch while sitting in the soft grass gazing over the largest lake in Versailles. You’ll love the view over the lake of the Palace from this secluded part of the grounds.
This is where you'll eat the picnic supplies that you purchased earlier at the Versailles Farmers Market.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Le Petit Trianon, Porte de la Reine, Versailles 78000
Built for the King's favorite mistress Madame de Pompadour, this little chateau was later given to Queen Marie-Antoinette. You'll learn all about it from your guide and then have free time to explore inside and see where Marie-Antoinette used to sleep and eat. Tickets to the Petit Trianon are included in the tour price.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Versailles, Versailles
Feel the breeze and smell the trees when you ride through the lush green of the Royal forests. You'll see where the French Royalty used to spend their afternoons hiding from court protocol hunting stag, pheasant, wild boar, and fox.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bassin d'Apollon, Parc de Versailles, Versailles 78000
The Royal grounds of Versailles have dozens of fountains and water displays on them. The fountain of Apollo is the most famous one as it represents the Sun God Apollo rising from the darkness to bring light. the world. King Louis 14th called himself "the Sun King" because he thought himself to be like Apollo as he brought light and wealth to his country.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Hall of Mirrors, Chateau de Versailles, Versailles 78000
Mirrors were extremely rare and expensive in the 1700s. So when King Louis 14th had his main reception hall completely covered in them it showed his great wealth and extravagance to the world. You'll have free time to visit the famous Hall of Mirrors and be able to take the perfect selfie as a souvenir of your time in Versailles.
Duration: 15 minutes
