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Small Group Tour from Paris: Fontainebleau, Versailles, and Trianon Exploration

Small Group Tour from Paris: Fontainebleau, Versailles, and Trianon Exploration

11 hours and 30 minutes
Easy

Embark on an intimate journey from Paris with a small group of up to 7 adventurers in a luxurious Mercedes. Experience the grandeur of Fontainebleau and Versailles, bypassing the queues with Skip-the-Line entry to both palaces. Dive deep into the full Versailles experience, gaining access to all the iconic sights including the Gardens, Musical Fountains, and exclusive guided tours of the Big Trianon and Small Trianon Palaces, not forgetting the quaint Hamlet de la Reine. With guaranteed departures and live guidance for groups of four or more, this extended 11.5-hour day trip offers more than the usual, complete with the convenience of hotel pickup options.

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Embark on an exquisite small group day trip from Paris, accommodating up to 7 guests in the comfort of a Mercedes. Dive into history with skip-the-line access to the majestic palaces of Fontainebleau and Versailles. Experience Versailles in its entirety, from its breathtaking gardens and musical fountains to guided tours through the grandeur of the Big Trianon Palace and the intimacy of the Small Trianon Palace, including exclusive access to the Hamlet de la Reine. This tour promises guaranteed departures and becomes even more personalized with live guidance for groups of four or more. Spanning an extensive 11.5 hours, it allows for a deeper immersion than the usual visit. For added convenience, a hotel pickup option is available, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable journey into the heart of French history.

Itinerary

Small Group Day trip from Paris up to 7 people by Mercedes. Fontainebleau and Versailles with Skip-the-Line visit to Palaces. Full Versailles Experience with access to all sights including Gardens, Musical Fountains, Guided tours in Big Trianon Palace and in Small Trianon Palace, Hamlet de la Reine access. Guaranteed departures. Live-guided during the whole trip from 4 participants. 11,5 hours duration, longer as usual. Hotel Pick up option.

Itinerary:

Day 1. 08:00 Hotel pick up and Departure to Fontainebleau:

08:00 Hotel pick up and Departure to Fontainebleau. The Guide will welcome You and give on the way You general Information about the French history. There are approx. 70 km to drive from Paris to Fontainebleau. It takes about 1,5 hour.

Day 1. 09:30 - 12:00 Fontainebleau Palace and Gardens:

09:30 - 11:00 Arrival in Fontainebleau. Palace visit with audio-guide.11:00 - 12:00 Free time for walking in the Gardens of Fontainebleau.

Day 1. 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch break in Fontainebleau:

12:00 - 13:00 Lunch break in Fontainebleau. We recommend You a good local restaurant or You can have free time.13:00 Departure to Versailles. It is 70 km drive which takes about 1 hour. During Your trip from Fontainebleau the Guide will make explanations about the rich history of Versailles and its inhabitants telling You a lot of interesting facts.

Day 1. 14:00 - 15:30 Versailles Palace visit:

14:00 - 15:30 Versailles Palace visit with audio-guide. Versailles Palace is a timeless symbol of French grandeur. Enhance your Versailles Palace experience with audio-guide after having got enough back ground informations from Your Live Guide. Pause at any spot you desire for as long as you wish, allowing you to form your own personal impressions. You will visit as well the legendary Hall of Mirrors and the magnificent Royal Apartments. All in all this will be your personalised and informative adventure.

Day 1. 15:45 - 16:30 Guided visit to the Big Trianon:

15:45 - 16:30 Guided visit to the Big Trianon, a historical masterpiece, once the private retreat of French royalty. Enjoy neoclassical architecture and captivating tales of the past visiting lavish rooms and picturesque grounds of the Big Trianon, a symbol of elegance and prestige.

Day 1. 16:30 - 17:30 Small Trianon Guided visit and walking around Hamlet de la Reine:

16:30 - 17:30 Small Trianon Guided visit and walking around Hamlet de la Reine. Guided visit to the exquisite Small Trianon with its elegant architecture, favored by Marie Antoinette. Walk around the charming idyllic Hamlet de la Reine, a quaint village created for the queens pleasure. Enjoy pastoral beauty of this unique retreat, featuring rustic cottages, a picturesque lake and gardens.

Day 1. 17:30 - 18:30 Versailles Gardens:

17:30 - 18:30 Youll have free time for walking around the Versailles Gardens taking pictures. Walking around the iconic Versailles Gardens, a masterpiece of landscape design and historical significance, You will learn the beauty of meticulously manicured lawns, ornate fountains, enchanting groves, hidden corners and statues.18:30: Departure to Paris. It takes between 40 minutes to 1 hour depending of traffic.

Day 1. 19:30 Coming back to Paris:

19:30 Coming back to Paris. Drop off at Your hotel in option booked or Drop off at Palais Garnier.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Mercedes E220 business class car for 2-3 people, Mercedes Minivan for 3-7 people
  • Guaranteed Departures from 2 people, Live Guided during the whole trip from 4 people
  • Fontainebleau palace Skip-the-Line visit, entrance tickets and audio-guide
  • Access to Versailles Gardens, in summer to Musical fountains
  • Versailles Palace Skip-the-line visit incl. tickets & audio guide
  • Guided visit to Big Trianon, Guided visit to Small Trianon, Hamlet de la Reine access
  • All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water

Exclusions

  • Souvenirs and Gratuities
  • Meals and Drinks

Important Notes

Small Group Day trip from Paris up to 7 people by Mercedes. Fontainebleau and Versailles with Skip-the-Line visit to Palaces. Full Versailles Experience with access to all sights including Gardens, Musical Fountains, Guided tours in Big Trianon Palace and in Small Trianon Palace, Hamlet de la Reine access. Guaranteed departures. Live-guided during the whole trip from 4 participants. 11.5 hours duration, longer than usual. Hotel Pick-up option.

  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible

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