Versailles

[GoodyearAZguys]

Hello,

 

Has anyone tried to pre-order Versailles tour tickets on the Versailles website? I tried to order but does not have an option for English for where you order them. Thanks so much.

 

Mark

[Hlitner]

Hello,

 

Has anyone tried to pre-order Versailles tour tickets on the Versailles website? I tried to order but does not have an option for English for where you order them. Thanks so much.

 

Mark

 

Did a quick look and found the site in English. Try this link:

http://en.chateauversailles.fr/prepare-my-visit-/single/tickets-and-rates

 

Hank

[GoodyearAZguys]

Did a quick look and found the site in English. Try this link:

http://en.chateauversailles.fr/prepare-my-visit-/single/tickets-and-rates

 

Hank

 

Thanks I will try that. When I had tried their site before I got English in the information pages but when I tried to buy tickets it took you to another site and the option for English was not available I am thinking maybe their site was having problems at the time.

 

Thanks for the reply!

 

Mark

[TLCOhio]

Lots to love and enjoy with Versailles. Below are my notes on this great and huge complex.

 

VERSAILLES: By suburban subway/train (RER-C5 line, from St-Michel, every 15 minutes) or train (30 minutes) from Saint Lazare; started being built in 1660's for Sun King Louis XIV (during 1661 to 1715 period, involved 32,000 to 45,000 workers) in French classical architectural style; conceived as a world unto itself as seat of government, permanent residence of the royal family and the cream of nobility, was previously modest hunting lodge in swampy area; palace highlight is 236-foot long Hall of Mirrors where the treaty was signed ending WWI; a three-year restoration of this spectacular Hall of Mirrors was just completed in June 2007; through 2020, they are completing a $455 million project to upgrade Versailles with cleanings, new roofs, other restorations, etc.; this property has 700 rooms, 2,153 windows, 352 chimneys and 28 acres of roof; in the huge garden areas are Grand Canal, Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon and Hameau used by Marie Antoinette; town population of 100,000; possible bus tour or car drive options out to Versailles; open 9:45-5, park open sunrise to sunset; tour palace first and gardens later (closed Monday). From this website (http://www.chateauversailles.fr/en), you can get more detailed information.

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

For lots of interesting details, great visuals, etc., from our July 1-16 Norway Coast/Fjords/Arctic Circle cruise experience from Copenhagen on the Silver Cloud, check out this posting. Don’t be shy and feel free to ask any questions of interest. This posting is now over 31,900 views. Appreciate those who have “tuned in”.

http://www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1227923