Your journey begins in front of the main entrance of the Palace, at the foot of the majestic golden Grille Royale. You will first head towards the south parterre where you will receive some background historical information about the Palace and its history. Then begin with a 1-hour golfcart guided tour to explore and learn about the Palace and its beautiful French formal gardens with the amazing Bosquets (groves), an absolute must-see! Sit back and relax, or take the wheel and enjoy the beauty of the work of Mr Le Nôtre, Louis XIV’s favorite landscape designer.  This section of the tour is timed according to the fountains show schedule, as they are only activated from April until October, only on Tuesdays and weekends, and not all day long!  

Then take possession of your private rowboat for a 1-hour self-guided boat trip on the peaceful waters of the Grand Canal while sipping cold French Champagne.  Next, make your way back to the Palace on foot (10 to15 minutes) to visit it on your own, with a timed entry ticket. You can also decide to visit the Palace later during the day and first have lunch or head for the Petit Trianon (Marie Antoinette’s hamlet) and the Grand Trianon (all tickets included).

Duration: 4 hours (Guided tour is 2 hours)