Versailles Private Tour : Horse-riding, Gastronomy & the Palace

From beginners to experienced riders, we invite you to discover this haven of peace like French Royalty used to: On horseback.

The Gardens & Palace of Versailles on Horseback is an immersive journey that transports you to the time of Kings and delights your taste buds to experience the Royal Art de Vivre à la française for a day.

Ride through the polished 2000-acre Gardens of Versailles, savor French cuisine classics while overlooking the Cour Royale, and discover with a historian guide one of the greatest achievements of French 17th-century architecture: The Palace of Versailles.

Important Note : The Château of Versailles has decided to shorten the riding circuit, starting the 15th of May up to the 25th of August – due to the preparation for the Paris Olympics 2024. The circuit is therefore shorter (1h30) and we do not have access to the Grand Canal – which has a view over the Château. You will still be able to enjoy some nice canters in the beautiful alleys of the gardens.

Be greeted by your driver and guide who will pick you up at your location in Paris and take you to the gardens of the Palace of Versailles.

30mins drive – Depending on your location & traffic.

At entrance of the gardens, you will be welcomed by your riding guide and meet your horses – All horses are very kind and are assigned depending on your riding level.
Saddle-up and set up for a tour ride through the spectacular gardens of Versailles, up until the Grand Canal (1h15 ride).
Suited to both beginners and advanced riders, enjoy an exhilarating ride in the royal Gardens.

After the morning ride within the gardens of Versailles, we invite you to sit for a gastronomic lunch at the renowned restaurant of 21-Michelin stars Chef Alain Ducasse. Enjoy the very finest of gastronomy and elegance, by savor French cuisine classics while overlooking the Cour Royale.

The restaurant boasts of the very finest of gastronomy and elegance, where you can savor French cuisine classics while overlooking the Cour Royale and the Cour d’Honneur. In the words of Alain Ducasse himself, it offers “French cuisine with a contemporary touch, but whose inspiration draws from the food served at the time. More than a meal, this is an experience”.

Upon finishing lunch, be greeted by your passionate historian guide for a 1h30 visit of the Palace of Versailles. From the Grand Trianon, to the remarkable collection of paintings and sculptures of the Museum of French History, discover the decadent symbol of elegance, royal power and influence that Versailles represents.

Recognized as one of France’s best-known treasures and classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Palace of Versailles is undoubtedly one of the greatest achievements of French 17th-century architecture.

After visiting the Palace of Versailles, our driver will be ready to take you back to your location in Paris/near Paris.

The driving time is approximately 30mins, depending on traffic.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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• This Tour is Provided by Nomad Riders.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Paris.
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