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Versailles from Paris — the Palace and Trianons with your private chauffeur

The Hall of Mirrors, the gardens, the Trianons and the Queen's Hamlet — forty-five minutes from your hotel, without the RER and without the coach crowds. I collect you in Paris, drop you at the entrance that suits your ticket, and the car waits as long as you need. Half-day for the Palace alone; a full day to see the estate as it deserves.

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The gilded Marble Courtyard of the Palace of Versailles under a blue sky
From Paris
≈ 45 min
Distance
23 km · 14 mi
Format
Half-day or full day
Closed
Mondays · fountain shows on weekends in season
Vehicle
Mercedes E-Class or V-Class

A day in Versailles, the way I usually plan it

A typical outline — adjusted with you and with your ticket. The estate is vast: the car lets you move between the Palace, the Trianons and the Hamlet without the little train or the long walks.

8:15
Pick-up at your hotel

A short drive west along the Seine. We arrive before the Palace opens, so you are among the first in the State Apartments.

9:00
The Palace

The King's and Queen's Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, the Royal Chapel. With timed tickets, allow about two hours. The car waits by the Place d'Armes.

11:15
The gardens

The Orangerie, the Latona and Apollo fountains, the Grand Canal. On fountain-show days the music and water displays are worth planning around.

12:30
Lunch

A table reserved in the town of Versailles, or at one of the restaurants on the estate — I advise according to the day.

14:00
Trianons and the Queen's Hamlet

I drive you to the Trianon entrance: the Grand Trianon, the Petit Trianon and Marie-Antoinette's Hamlet, far quieter than the Palace in the afternoon.

16:30
Return to Paris

Back at your hotel before the evening — or on to the airport, if Versailles is your last day in France.

Why go with First Class Concept

— Door-to-door: no RER C, no walk from the station — the car drops you at the right entrance and waits.
— Moving around the estate: Palace, Trianons and Hamlet are kilometres apart. I drive you between them; you keep your energy for the visits.
— Tickets handled: I advise on timed-entry tickets and the Passport, and can arrange them through our concierge service.
— A chauffeur who knows the place: I have been driving guests to Versailles since 2010, and know which entrance, which day and which hour.
— Mercedes E-Class for up to 2 passengers, V-Class van for up to 6 — ideal for families.
— A written quote within 2 hours, all inclusive. No surprises on the day.
The Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles, chandeliers and gilded sculptures
The Hall of Mirrors — Versailles

Versailles — your questions

How long does it take to get from Paris to Versailles by car?

About 45 minutes from central Paris, traffic permitting. Leaving your hotel around 8:15 puts you at the Palace for opening, ahead of the day-trip coaches.

Is Versailles open every day?

The Palace is closed on Mondays. The Trianon estate opens in the afternoon only. Opening hours change between high and low season, and fountain shows take place on weekends from spring to autumn; I confirm everything for your date when I write the proposal.

Do I need to book tickets in advance?

Yes — timed-entry tickets are strongly recommended, and essential from April to October. The Passport covers the Palace, the Trianons and the gardens. I can arrange the tickets for you through our concierge service, or advise you on how to book.

Half-day or full day?

A half-day is enough for the Palace and a walk in the gardens — about four hours including the drive. The Trianons and the Hamlet, which many guests prefer to the Palace itself, call for a full day.

Can we combine Versailles with another visit?

Yes. Versailles pairs well with Giverny for a full day of gardens, or with a stop at the Château de Breteuil or the Vallée de Chevreuse. Versailles also works beautifully as the last visit before a flight from Orly or CDG.

How much does a private day trip to Versailles cost?

There is no price grid: every proposal is written for your date, your group size and your programme. You receive a written, all-inclusive quote within 2 hours — vehicle, chauffeur, fuel, tolls and waiting time included. Tickets and lunch are added on request.

Shall I plan your day at Versailles?

Tell me your date, your group and whether you already have tickets. I will come back with a written proposal within 2 hours.

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