Exclusive access. Expert storytellers. Unforgettable experiences.

Photo credit:

Thomas Garnier

Contact us to learn more about over 10 different visits we can organize for you, all intimate and private. They access areas only available by special arrangement or are conducted outside normal opening hours. Each is accompanied by an expert storyteller to uncover the secrets of the place and its history, and a security agent with the keys to open locked doors. And at the end of each, you’ll share a glass of Champagne to toast the moment, discuss your experience and absorb the majesty of this extraordinary place.  

The King’s Private Apartments and Marie-Antoinette’s Private Chambers

Private Chambers of Marie-Antoinette and Madame de Pompadour

Private Apartments of Louis XV and Madame de Pompadour

The Queen’s Hamlet and the Queen’s House

Petit Trianon and the Queen’s Theatre

The Royal Tennis Court and Congress Chamber

Grand Trianon with Trianon-sous-Bois Wing

Gallery of Great Battles

Gallery of Coaches

Sculptures and Mouldings Gallery

To complete your experience, we can organise privately guided visits of the State apartments, Hall of Mirrors and gardens, either outside or during opening hours, accompanied by an expert storyteller.

Madame de Pompadour's bedroom (c) Christophe Fouin

From our News section:

Thank you so much for the opportunity to join the Versailles tour highlighting the women of Versailles. By being able to have access to rooms not normally open to the public, we were able to have an inside view of everyday, private lives and how this contrasted to the famously public pomp of Versailles. What a treat! In addition, we thoroughly enjoyed the commentary by Alan Riding on the history of Versailles.

Jean Katow and Ronald Rucker - United States

Thank you so much for the opportunity to join the Versailles tour highlighting the women of Versailles. By being able to have access to rooms not normally open to the public, we were able to have an inside view of everyday, private lives and how this contrasted to the famously public pomp of Versailles. What a treat! In addition, we thoroughly enjoyed the commentary by Alan Riding on the history of Versailles.

Jean Katow and Ronald Rucker - United States

A heartfelt thanks for last week's wonderful Journey. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and could have continued listening to Alan’s wonderful storytelling all evening! I applaud the Secret Journeys team for having created an exceptional experience!

Pepita Diamand – Paris, France