Versailles - Trianon Estate & Marie-Antoinette’s Hamlet

The fairytale book of Versailles opens with the grand Versailles Cathedral, where you can appreciate the austere Baroque style at its peak, as well as a treasure trove of exquisite paintings commissioned by French monarchs and fine stained-glass windows.

Next, we will walk by the elegant 19th-century Versailles City Hall, adorned with stunning sculptural details, and learn about its different aristocratic owners, including a natural daughter of King Louis XIV, who commissioned the Palace of Versailles.

Continue to the Courtyard of Honor, where the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles unfolds before you. The majestic Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV, the “Sun King,” greets you at the square’s entrance and welcomes you to admire his lifetime masterpiece.

Marvel at the magnificent Honor Gate, with its intricate gilded ironwork, representing the opulence of the Louis XIV style. Don’t forget to take iconic photos with the Palace of Versailles as the stunning backdrop. Through the gate, you can enjoy the best vistas of the whole palace complex and imagine the excessively extravagant lifestyle of the “Kings of European Kings” and his aristocracy in the 17th century. From the opulent King Residence to sumptuous Dufour Pavilion, Royal Chapel, and Royal Opera Theater, you will relive the prime of the French monarchies during the Middle Ages and learn about fascinating stories behind the scene.

Following this, we’ll walk through a beautiful gate to the left of the Palace and pass by the Orangery Garden. From a perfect viewpoint of a terrace, you can admire the picturesque landscaped garden below in all its glory, looking like an exquisite taspetry with incredibly symmetrical patterns of plants, ponds, and paved tiles.

Finally, the route leads you to the Latona’s Fountain, the perfect starting point for your own expedition through a fairytale labyrinth of allegorical fountains, romantic ponds, charming statues, and centuries-old trees in the heavenly Versailles Garden, making it a unique experience. Don’t forget to visit the famous cafés and restaurants at the garden’s far end to unwind and savor the atmosphere.