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- English
With pre-booked admission tickets & audio guides, visiting logistics are made simple.
This isn’t a dry lecture—it’s a cinematic audio drama told directly by those who lived it. Stand between Louis XIV, the megalomaniacal Sun King; Marie-Antoinette, the fated queen trapped by protocol; & Jean-Baptiste Colbert, the ruthless finance minister bleeding France to bankroll the spectacle.
Part I: The Palace of Power
Put on your headphones & step directly into the theatre of Versailles. Your lead guide, James, brings Louis XIV, Colbert, and Marie-Antoinette into dialogue—exposing the extreme etiquette, ruthless ambition, and astronomical spending that built the Sun King's stage.
Part II: The Queen’s Escape
Leave the gold leaf behind & venture out to Marie-Antoinette’s rustic hamlet. As you wander through her pastoral village, the drama turns personal. Hear the rumors, the quiet defiance, & the fatal miscalculations that turned a private sanctuary into ground zero for the French Revolution
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Self-guided digital tour—no physical guide meets you. Start at the bronze Louis XIV statue on Place d’Armes outside the gates. Open the VoiceMap app and tap Start. Download over Wi-Fi before arriving.
Concludes inside the Palace at the Queen’s Guardroom. From here, exit to the courtyard or continue exploring the palace and gardens at your own pace.
Itinerary
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1Palace of Versailles
Step into the magnificent heart of French royal history at the Palace of Versailles where an immersive audio experience unpacks the psychological machinery of absolute monarchy. As you navigate the opulent state rooms and historic galleries at your own pace, multi-character historical narratives guide you through the brilliant strategy, court etiquette, and architectural triumph engineered by Louis XIV and his court.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Hall of Mirrors
Step into the Hall of Mirrors to decode the ultimate symbol of royal propaganda. Beneath vaulted ceilings and blinding mirrors, discover how Louis XIV weaponized light, architecture, and court spectacle to project absolute power across Europe.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3The Royal Chapel
Beneath magnificent Baroque ceilings, discover how Louis XIV fused heavenly architecture with absolute political authority, establishing the chapel as the sacred engine of court life.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Le Hameau De La Reine
(Upgrade Option Only) Stroll through Marie Antoinette’s private rustic retreat, working farm, and English gardens. Your GPS audio tour triggers automatically as you explore the thatched cottages and working mill, revealing her attempt to escape royal court protocol and the mounting political fury of the French Revolution.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
5Temple of Love
(Upgrade Option Only) Walk out to the neoclassic marble rotunda set on its own islet within the Petit Trianon’s English gardens. As you approach the statue of Cupid shaping his bow from Hercules’ club, your audio guide reveals the private evening fêtes Marie Antoinette hosted here away from court scrutiny.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Le Petit Trianon
(Upgrade Option Only) Your Estate ticket includes entry into the Petit Trianon, Marie Antoinette’s private château where only her intimate circle was permitted. While the audio tour focuses outdoors across her hamlet and gardens, you are free to step inside independently at your own pace to view her bedchamber, warming room, and private salons before concluding your visit.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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