Begin by meeting your guide in central Paris for a short train ride from Paris. Skip the entrance line and enjoy more time inside the palace for a firsthand peek at lavish official chambers and private apartments. With its world-famous Hall of Mirrors and sweeping, English-style garden, the Palace of Versailles is the stuff of legends. Depending on your day of travel, you may end up catching the famous Musical Fountain show in the stately palace gardens. Learn where glamorous royal balls once took place as your guide entertains you with facts from French history and stories of court intrigue. Upgrade to include the Petit Trianon for a peek into the private life of the royals, including the thatched cottages of Marie Antoinette.