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Palace of Versailles Culinary & nightlife

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Versailles: Skip-the-Line Entrance and Lunch at Ore

1. Versailles: Skip-the-Line Entrance and Lunch at Ore

In the recently renovated Pavillon Dufour, ore offers the great French classics, light bites and delicate pastries. Located at the first floor of Pavillon Dufour, the restaurant plan is divided into two main dining rooms, one bar and three salons. One can admire the Palace through the windows overlooking the cour Royale and the cour d’Honneur. In the salons, the subtle position of the mirrors allows the guests to look upon the Palace, even if their back is turned to the windows. Ore - Ducasse au château de Versailles offers contemporary French cuisine and artfully combining great classics and new dishes. Service is relaxed, professional and efficient. After lunch, be guided to the skip-the-line access for the palace and enjoy the rest of your day in Versailles.

Versailles Palace & Gardens Tour with Gourmet Lunch

2. Versailles Palace & Gardens Tour with Gourmet Lunch

Meet your guide in central Paris and enjoy a short, escorted train ride to Versailles. On arrival, start a journey in the footsteps of the kings and queens of France. During the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King, Versailles was the place to be and to be seen. Nowadays visitors from all over the world still come to Versailles to marvel at the splendors of this incredible palace. Your skip-the-line access allows you to bypass the long lines that form each day, and your friendly local guide will steer you expertly through the crowds, bringing the famous figures who once inhabited this palace back to life, and making sure you don’t miss a thing. After visiting the royal apartments inside the palace, your guide will lead you through the spectacular gardens, once the setting of balls, parties and elaborate firework displays. On fountain show days you will see the amazing waterworks, still running today as they did in the times of kings and queens. After your tour, dine like a king at the sumptuous new restaurant Ore, recently opened in the spectacular 18th century salons at the Chateau of Versailles by renowned chef Alain Ducasse. Savor a delicious gourmet lunch and discover fine French cuisine. Alain Ducasse is world-famous for his inspired cooking, combining fresh, local ingredients to produce timeless and contemporary dishes. Admire the beautiful views of the chateau while you feast on some of the best French food. It’s the perfect way to end your tour.

Versailles: Skip-the-Line Entrance and Tea Time at Ore

3. Versailles: Skip-the-Line Entrance and Tea Time at Ore

In the recently renovated Pavillon Dufour, ore offers the great French classics, light bites and delicate pastries. Located at the first floor of Pavillon Dufour, the restaurant plan is divided into two main dining rooms, one bar and three salons. One can admire the Palace through the windows overlooking the cour Royale and the cour d’Honneur. In the salons, the subtle position of the mirrors allows the guests to look upon the Palace, even if their back is turned to the windows. Ore - Ducasse au château de Versailles offers contemporary French cuisine and artfully combining great classics and new dishes. Service is relaxed, professional and efficient. After Tea Time, be guided to the skip-the-line access for the palace and enjoy the rest of your day in Versailles.

Paris: Versailles Palace Tour with Food & Wine Tasting

4. Paris: Versailles Palace Tour with Food & Wine Tasting

Discover the splendor, beauty, and history of Versailles Palace on a morning guided tour. Step inside via a priority entrance and follow a licensed guide through the luxurious halls of this iconic French architectural masterpiece. See the ornate King's and Queen's State Apartments and the glittering Hall of Mirrors, one of the most emblematic rooms in the Versailles Château and where many events of great historic significance took place, including the Treaty of Versailles. Enjoy plenty of opportunities to ask questions during this 90-minute interactive tour. Afterwards, starting at the foot of the equestrian statue of Louis XIV on the parade ground, follow your guide around one of the oldest districts of the city and explore the antique dealers' district before experiencing both the covered and outdoor markets. We will meet a cheese maker, select bread and charcuteries (cold cuts) from our baker and pork butcher partners and learn why the baguette has just been granted Unesco world heritage status a few months ago. Finally, we will taste all the products collected from our artisans, handpicked by our team of guides, at our wine shop and meet the oenologist who will have carefully selected both a white and red French wine that will perfectly pair with the sweet and savory bites. Enjoy the rest of the day exploring the gardens and Marie-Antoinette's estate on your own.

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What people are saying about Palace of Versailles

As a first time visitor, it was such a relief to just have to meet our guide in front of the metro station so she could show us how to navigate the Metro. Once we arrived, it was so nice to be one of the first groups thru the entrance which is so important. Our guide was very kind (endured everyone had a bio break) and knowledgeable as she was able to impart the history of the magnificent palace while avoiding the large crowds. She also timed our visit to water fountain show in the gardens so that we did not miss the wonderful show, while explaining the history of them. As an added bonus, we choose the add-on lunch which was Michelin Star worthy - another definite must! A definite 5 star tour!!

Our half day tour with the gourmet lunch was fantastic. The organization for meeting, traveling to/from Versailles and our tour was great! Sylvia was a wonderfully delightful tour guide! Definitely recommend!

Lovely lunch at Ore!! Quality for a French Princess!! Perfect menu for a Princess’ Lunch!! Hostess taking you to the immediate entrance!! Being able to stroll through the Palace!! Great!!

Everything from the meeting point of the representative taking us on the train to the start of the tour were good. Loved our guide Ivan.

Excellent guide, excellent lunch. I highly recommend it.