Château de Versailles

The tour of Versailles Palace was an immersive and enriching experience, providing a captivating journey through French history and culture. As I stepped into the vast grandeur of the palace, I was immediately transported back in time to the opulent world of French royalty. The intricate details of the architecture, luxurious furnishings, and exquisite artwork clearly illustrate why Versailles Palace is celebrated as a symbol of power and prestige. While exploring the lavish halls and chambers, I couldn't help but feel in awe of the craftsmanship and design that define each room. From the Hall of Mirrors to the King’s Apartments, every corner of the palace exudes a sense of history and significance. Our tour guides offered insightful commentary, illuminating the historical events and personalities that shaped the palace’s legacy. In addition to the magnificent interior, the sprawling gardens of Versailles were a stunning sight to behold. The meticulously manicured landscapes, ornate fountains, and grand statues created a tranquil oasis that offers a striking contrast to the palace's grandeur. The place is overly crowded, and it is rather difficult to concentrate and value the time of admiring the beauty of the rooms and history. It's a place worth visiting. One of the downsides of the visit is the limited number of restrooms. They are overly crowded with a long queue. I wish they would address this challenge for the sick and elderly.
Stoony Gonzalez - in the last week

The palace of Versailles is a famous, opulent palace in Paris, with enormous, stunning gardens. Inside, the details are definitely overwhelming and there is certainly a lot of eye candy. Frescoes cover the ceiling, statues are everywhere and there is intricate, artistic work from floor to ceiling. The architecture of the building, gates and grounds were very impressive as well. One hall is all mirrored glass. It was extremely packed when we visited, which was unfortunate, as it was very difficult to move inside and follow our tour group. There were definitely too many people inside and it ruined the experience for me, as I was really looking forward to seeing the palace. They do not keep count of the number of tourists that they let in at one time and it feels like you are a sardine in a can in some rooms. A tourist from another tour group actually hissed at me, if you can believe it. Another tourist was snarky to my wife. Groups do get to skip ahead of the line as well, but it doesn’t help with the overcrowding. Expect rude behaviour because of the crowds. It would actually be easier not to be in a tour group, as you have to try and keep together. The grounds on the other hand, were an absolute joy and I suggest spending more time outdoors enjoying them, if it is crowded inside. The statues, fountains and water features are absolutely stunning. After the experience inside, it was much more enjoyable to be outside in the fresh air. I suggest planning on spending the majority of your time enjoying the immense gardens, as it’s a sight to see. Try to hit it on the off season.
Kevin Jones - a week ago

I definitely would recommend visiting if you're in Paris, the palace is beautiful, but I didn't realise quite the extent of the grounds and the other houses that are included in the visit. Just be aware that the sculptures in the grounds will be covered in the off season and the fountains will not be on.
Ritchy P - in the last week

Palace is nice. But garden in my opinion is much better so expect to spend more time there. Especially if you are into outdoors and gardening. Walked around for 1.30 hours I could have easily spent another 2 hours there. Will make an effort to go again on my own instead of a tour. Tour is average unless you really care about the history.
Jay Patel - a month ago

Overwhelmingly beautiful, inside and out. The opulence is amazing! We loved exploring the huge gardens. Fountain shows were lovely. Recommend the 9am entry for fewer people to start with, arrive 45 to 30 minutes early to be near the front of the queue, which grows unbelievably quickly. Even with all the people, it didn’t feel overcrowded and had some good photo opportunities.
Debbie Stander - a month ago