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Versailles by Bike - Tour from Paris

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Key Highlights

Recommended by users of Trip Advisor – One of the top-rated things to do in Paris
Travel by train from Paris - Versailles
Included entrance fee to Versailles and audio guide
Explore the gardens by bike - enabling you to cover much more ground
Trip to world famous market to gather picnic supplies (price not included)
Tour is led by an expert English speaking guide

Overview
Spend a relaxing day riding through the tree-lined gardens of Versailles and return to the time period of the most famous French kings and queens.
On arrival in Versailles you will cycle to the famous city market to shop for picnic supplies (price not included). Then you will stop for a picnic at the end of the Grand Canal in the exact same spot where Kings Louis XIV, XV and XVI dined as they marveled at their house at the far end.
You will also visit the Chateau, the Grand & Petit Trianons and the Hall of Mirrors.
Activity Schedule & Itinerary

Activity Schedule
When does it run?
01 Mar - 16 Mar: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday
17 Mar - 28 Oct: Daily except Monday
29 Oct - 30 Nov: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday
Duration
8 hours
Start time
9:00am

Meeting Point
Meeting point is a small park clearing on Avenue Emile Zola opposite a café named “Café Regalia”.
How to reach: The closest metro station is Javel – Andre Citroen (Line 10). Use exit 1 (sortie 1, right side). The easiest taxi address is for the cafe: 1, Rue de la Convention, 75015 Paris.
Your guide will be wearing a Fat Tire Tours t-shirt along with a logo or sign that would be easily identifiable.
Please report at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time. This is mandatory to allow time for pre-departure briefing.

Ending Point
The tour ends at Versailles

Itinerary

This tour departs from 1, Rue de la Convention, 75015 Paris outside a café named "Café Regalia". The closest métro station is Javel-André Citroën (line 10). After reaching Versailles by train, you will head straight to the Palace of Versailles where you will collect your bikes and begin your biking tour accompanied by an English speaking guide.
The tour includes a visit to:
The Versailles Food Market: Visit the famous Versailles market to shop for your picnic supplies (price not included).
The Versailles Gardens: Bike through the gardens and also see the parts which otherwise you cannot see on foot. These world-famous gardens are alone worth the trip to Versailles.
The Hall of Mirrors: See this hall in the palace of Versailles. This was the site of the signing of the treaty that ended World War I. From here, you can admire the beautiful view over the Versailles Gardens.
The King’s State Apartments: See the bedrooms of both King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette.
Grand Canal: Admire the views along the Grand Canal as you enjoy your picnic here.
Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet: We will ride past Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet, where the queen stayed disguised as a peasant girl in order to escape her court.
Grand and Petit Trianons: Built by Kings Louis XIV and XV respectively, they offer a fantastic view into the original Versailles and the opulence the royalty enjoyed.
The tour ends at Versailles from where you can return to Paris on your own. Your guide can also help you with directions to the station if you wish to catch the train to Paris.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Train Transportation to and from Versailles
- English-speaking guide
- Bicycle rent
- Versailles entrance fee
- Audio guide
Exclusions
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Meals
Please note

Please call the local activity operator at least 24 hours prior to the start of the tour to confirm the departure details.

Tours operate whether rain or shine, please dress appropriately.

The tour starts outside the Javel-André Citroën metro station (line 10). Upon exiting, look for Cafe Regalia across the street. Your guide will be to the left of the café outside the metro stop. Street address 1 rue de la Convention.

Your guide will be outside Exit 2 with a sign which reads Fat Tire Tours along with the logo.

Additional info
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.
Customer Reviews
User Reviews
- Really great experience
  
  This is a must if you enjoy history at. Our guide was great, he e planned the history of the grounds and the people so that every one could understand. Great bike bike and...
  jenell C Jones, United States, 02/Aug/2015
- Best part of trip in Paris!
  
  It was amazing and it rained towards the beginning of the tour, actually more like a monsoon.... and even with that it was still the highlight of our trip. Be prepared this is...
  Mark Fedders, United States, 02/Nov/2013
- Great way to discover Versailles
  
  Exellent guide, a fantastic day in Versailles...
  Kristine Aalerud, Norway, 30/Oct/2013
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