Palace of Versailles: Power Made Stone
Walking tour in Paris, France
55
minutes
Deep dive
14
stops
Walk Louis XIV's palace the way his court did, from the golden gate and his father's little hunting lodge to the Hall of Mirrors and the queen's bedroom door, then down his gardens following the guide he wrote himself. Hear why a king chased out of Paris as a boy built a palace where everyone faced him, and how, a century later, a Paris crowd walked in and took the king back to the city.
What you'll hear
What this tour offers
- Self-guided walking tour
- 14 stops, with directions between each
- 55 minutes of narration
- Keeps playing with your phone locked
- Yours to keep, replay anytime
- Earns your Paris passport stamp
Where you'll be
Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles, France
Things to know
Ticket
Book a timed palace entry. The Passport covers palace, gardens and Trianon; gardens are paid on fountain days.
Where it starts
Place d'Armes, at the statue of Louis XIV, before the security check at the main gate.
Ground
Cobbles outside, crowded rooms inside, then gravel paths and a long slope down to Apollo. Wear good shoes.
Listening
Best with headphones. Download it in the app to listen offline.
Questions
Why was the Palace of Versailles built?
Louis XIV turned his father's hunting château into a palace so he could rule France from outside Paris, a city he'd feared since fleeing it as a boy. Read the story
How long is the Palace of Versailles: Power Made Stone audio tour?
About 55 min of listening across 14 stops, at your own pace. You can pause and resume at any time.
How much does it cost?
The tour costs $7.99 USD. Your first tour in the app is free.
Do I need to book in advance?
No booking needed. Download the Trevlo app, purchase the tour, and start listening whenever you arrive. Download it in the app first if you'll be without data.
What language is the tour in?
The tour is narrated in English.