Versailles Palace Bike Tour with Market & Marie-Antoinette hamlet

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Overview

Discover the true beauty of Versailles on this full-day tour from Paris. Meet up at a train station in Paris and board the train to Versailles with your guide. You'll visit an award-winning French Farmers Market with fabulous food stalls. Leisurely cycle around the gorgeous 2,000 acres Royal Domaine of Versailles to see swaying wheat fields and lush green forests. Enjoy a picnic on the soft grass as you look out over a lake with swans in it. Visit two smaller chateaux called the Grand and Petit Trianon. Pet a sheep while you explore Queen Marie-Antoinette's adorable Private Farm village with thatched roof buildings. Learn all about the extravagance of King Louis and the French revolution from our fun and personable guide and, of course, visit the stunning Palace of Versailles with its famous Hall of Mirrors! All train and entrance tickets are included in our tour price.

What's Included

Access to Petit & Grand Trianon Château
Versailles farmer’s market
Round trip train tickets Paris - Versailles
Small group tour with limited numbers of participants
Comfortable and easy to ride bikes (kids bikes and baby seats available)
Timed Entrance tickets to Palace of Versailles
Access to Marie-Antoinette’s private farm & village
Engaging and expert Versailles guides

Food & drinks (at your own expense at the market)
Gratuities (tips)

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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Rue de la Pépinière
75008 Paris, France

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Place d'Armes
78000 Versailles, France

At the end of the bike tour, you'll be able to visit the Palace of Versailles for as long as you want! The guide will give you train tickets and a map of Versailles town for the 15-minute walk back to the train station. The trains from Versailles to Paris run every 20 to 30 minutes.

What To Expect

Palace of Versailles

Once the royal Palace of France's most famous Kings, the Chateau of Versailles is simply outstanding. We'll make a timed entrance reservation for you and you'll be able to stay inside of the palace for as long as you want at the end of the bike tour.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Place Du Marche Notre Dame

Opened in the time of King Louis 14th, the Versailles Farmers Market is outstanding! Your guide will give you a market tour to get you familiar with where all the best foods can be found. Then you will have 30 minutes of free time to roam the brimming food stalls and pick up whatever you want to eat for the picnic that will happen later in the day.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Le Hameau De La Reine

This was the hide-away of Marie-Antoinette! Seeking a complete break from royal life Queen Marie-Antoinette had this private farm village built so that she could pretend to be a commoner. You'll do a walking tour on the little paths through the village and farmyard and be able to pet some of the adorable animals that live there today such as the pigs, sheep, goats, geese, and cows.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Jardins du Chateau de Versailles

With more than 2,000 acres of beautiful landscapes, fields of wheat and beats, an immense artificial lake, and perfectly trimmed trees the Royal Grounds will amaze you. We'll cycle around them in a leisurely way so that you can see the best of the Royal grounds without spending a lot of energy.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Grand Trianon

Built by Louis 14th as a summer house. This mini palace is where the French Kings would go to escape from the etiquette of the court but still be close at hand in case they were needed. You'll learn about the Grand Trianon's history from your guide and then be able to go inside of it and explore the beauty of its French gardens full of flowers. Tickets into the Grand Trianon are included in the tour price!

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Grand Canal

Enjoy your lunch while sitting in the soft grass gazing over the largest lake in Versailles. You’ll love the view over the lake of the Palace from this secluded part of the grounds.This is where you'll eat the picnic supplies that you purchased earlier at the Versailles Farmers Market.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Le Petit Trianon

Built for the King's favorite mistress Madame de Pompadour, this little chateau was later given to Queen Marie-Antoinette. You'll learn all about it from your guide and then have free time to explore inside and see where Marie-Antoinette used to sleep and eat. Tickets to the Petit Trianon are included in the tour price.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Versailles

Feel the breeze and smell the trees when you ride through the lush green of the Royal forests. You'll see where the French Royalty used to spend their afternoons hiding from court protocol hunting stag, pheasant, wild boar, and fox.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bassin d'Apollon

The Royal grounds of Versailles have dozens of fountains and water displays on them. The fountain of Apollo is the most famous one as it represents the Sun God Apollo rising from the darkness to bring light. the world. King Louis 14th called himself "the Sun King" because he thought himself to be like Apollo as he brought light and wealth to his country.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

La Galerie des Glaces

Mirrors were extremely rare and expensive in the 1700s. So when King Louis 14th had his main reception hall completely covered in them it showed his great wealth and extravagance to the world. You'll have free time to visit the famous Hall of Mirrors and be able to take the perfect selfie as a souvenir of your time in Versailles.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers who weigh more than 270 pounds or 122 kilos.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Specialized infant seats are available
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Please bring an ID for travelers under 18 years old
All Tour participants over the age of 9 years old MUST know how to ride a bike solo.
Children aged 6 months to 4 years old can sit in a child seat on their parents bikes. Infant seats are available if advised at time of booking.
Children aged 5 to 9 years old can: cycle solo, if capable, or on a tandem attachment bike.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Versailles Palace Bike Tour with Market & Marie-Antoinette hamlet?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025