France · Castles & Palaces

Discover Versailles on electric 2-wheelers (Yes to PRM)

2 Hours Round trip from Versailles Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Versailles on safe, easy-to-use electric 2-wheelers
  • 02 Ride through the Parc du Chateau de Versailles and its cycle paths
  • 03 See the Grand Canal, Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon
  • 04 Enjoy views of the Palace gardens and royal park monuments
  • 05 Discover lesser-known forest paths and hidden corners of Versailles
  • 06 Pass through historic districts, markets and antique-dealer areas
  • 07 Small-group experience with a maximum of 7 people
  • 08 Accessible option available for people with reduced mobility

Discover Versailles in a fun, easy and low-fatigue way on an electric 2-wheeler, with a local guide leading the way throughout. This small-group experience combines the grandeur of the Palace park with lesser-known corners of the royal city, using mainly cycle paths and gentle routes for a comfortable ride.

Over 2 hours, you’ll explore highlights such as the Grand Canal, Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon and views of the Palace gardens, while also passing through historic districts and local areas of Versailles. With breaks for photos and commentary along the way, this is an original way to experience both famous landmarks and hidden spots.

The tour is designed to be accessible, including for travellers with reduced mobility, and the route can be adapted according to participants’ comfort and riding ability.

Discover Versailles in a fun, easy and low-fatigue way on an electric 2-wheeler, with a local guide leading the way throughout.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Yes
City Versailles
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Meeting point

We meet near the statue of King Louis XIV, opposite the Chateau de Versailles.

After welcoming you, I'll provide you with helmets, gloves, visibility vests and walkie-talkies.

Then we'll give you an introduction to E.scooter riding.

Entrance to the Parc du Chateau de Versailles

After having ridden on the cycle tracks of Versailles, you enter the Parc du Chateau to discover the 600 hectares.

Queen's Gate

A stop in front of this monument built under the reign of Louis XIV.

This gate, also known as Porte Saint Antoine, is located near the Queen's hamlet.

Inside the Parc du Chateau

This walk will make you discover little known forest paths. This ru, 22 km long, starts from the big canal. Royal milestones were installed there. According to the level of the participants this part can be modified.

The Grand Canal

A stop at the port of the Grand Canal, to imagine the boats that could sail there during the great festivals of the Sun King. A view of the gardens and the Palace of Versailles.

The old menagerie of King Louis XIV

Located near the former menagerie of the king and hidden behind high walls, you can see the lantern, French presidential residence.

Le Char d'Apollon, one of the most beautiful fountains in the gardens

You will not be able to enter the gardens, but this stop will allow you to see one of the most beautiful fountains of the Chateau de Versailles.

antiquarians' district

Located in the old prison, this area hosts more than 40 antique dealers. It is a very well known and appreciated place in Versailles and the west of Paris.

This area may not be discovered, depending on the time remaining for the discovery.

Notre Dame District Market

By crossing this square, you will discover a market very requested by the Versailles inhabitants and surrounded by shops and restaurants.

This area may not be discovered, depending on the time remaining for the discovery.

The old district of Versailles

In the oldest part of Versailles, the jeu de paume hall. The beginning of the French revolution.

This area may not be discovered, depending on the time remaining for the discovery.

Saint Louis district

Barracks of the 18th century, craftsmen of arts. * Depending on the comfort of the participants this place may not be seen during the discovery.

This area may not be discovered, depending on the time remaining for the discovery.

St Louis Cathedral

The only cathedral in Versailles to discover. * Depending on the comfort level of participants, this site may not be seen during the discovery tour.

13 hectares of water with another view on the Chateau de Versailles.

Grand Trianon

A stop in front of one of the Park's most emblematic monuments

Petit Trianon

A place favoured by Queen Marie Antoinette

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Versailles 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accompaniment by a GVTM certified guide
  • Provision of all-terrain electric scooters
  • Provision of helmet, gloves, and glasses (if needed)
  • Loan of a windproof Kway, or HV vest and low Kway (if rain)
  • Comments and anecdotes by the guide
  • Provision of a walkie-talkie

What's Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses at merchants

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Forbidden for children under 14
  • How to ride a bike
  • Small dogs accepted
  • The routes can be modified according to the participants' ability to ride a scooter.
  • The maximum weight per participant cannot exceed 130 Kg
  • A vehicle for people with reduced mobility is available (see photo).

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Versailles, FR
Tour start
Versailles, FR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Versailles.

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