Palace of Versailles, former French royal residence and centre of government, now a national landmark. It is located in the city of Versailles, Yvelines département, Île-de-France région, northern France, 10 miles (16 km) west-southwest of Paris. As the centre of the French court, Versailles was one of the grandest theatres of European absolutism.
The original residence was primarily a hunting lodge and private retreat for Louis XIII (reigned 1610–43) and his family. In 1624 the king entrusted Jacques Lemercier with the construction of a château on the site. Its walls are preserved today as the exterior facade overlooking the Marble Court.After visiting the amazing palace of Versailles we will drop you off at Boat Cruise pier where you will enjoy a one hour Serine River Cruise with recorded commentary onboard of BATEAUX PARISIENS boat.Paris is a great place to enjoy wine, and there are several options for wine tasting experiences in the city. driver will take to the shops where u can taste different. types of wine.We will be stopping for a visit of Eiffel Tower 2nd floor. The Eiffel Tower was built by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Exposition Universelle, which was to celebrate the 100th year anniversary of the French Revolution. Its construction in 2 years, 2 months and 5 days was a veritable technical and architectural achievement. "Utopia achieved", a symbol of technological prowess, at the end of the 19th Century it was a demonstration of French engineering, and a defining moment of the industrial era. As France’s symbol in the world, and the showcase of Paris, today it welcomes almost 7 million visitors a year, making it the most visited monument that you have to pay for in the worldOut of 8 hours trip 2 hours will be spent in private transportation - to pick you up from hotel and to drop you at Versailles. Then pick you up at Versailles after the visit and drop you at Seine River Cruise boat pier at " port de la Bourdonnais" opposite Eiffel Tower which is the starting and ending point of the Cruise
