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<p dir="ltr">On this self-guided visit to the Palace of Versailles, you can explore this accessible and historic destination that was home to the kings and queens of France. The Palace of Versailles was a hunting lodge but Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King, transformed it into the grand palace that we can see today. Highlights of Versailles that you’ll see on your tour include the famous Hall of Mirrors, the apartments of the king and queen, and the Trianon Estate in the gardens, where Marie Antoinette would live a romanticized version of peasant life. As this visit is self-guided, you’ll be able to explore the huge palace and grounds at your own pace and discover the corners of the palace that interest you the most.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">The Palace of Versailles is accessible to visitors with disabilities and offers numerous additional facilities and services to make the visit easier. Entrance is free to visitors with disabilities and one additional visitor can accompany a person with disabilities free of charge. There are dedicated accessible parking spaces close to the entrance and all floors of the palace are accessed by an elevator. Accessible bathrooms are stationed at several locations around the palace, including in the reception area, and there are several seating areas. Guests with disabilities can borrow wheelchairs, visio guides, and audio guides with hearing loops for their visit, and the audio guides are available in 11 languages. Museum staff are available to provide assistance, if necessary.&nbsp;</p>

The Palace of Versailles, set around a central courtyard covered with smooth cobblestones.

A close-up of a statue of Louis XIV on horseback, set in front of the Palace.

The Palace of Versailles seen from outside palace grounds, which are protected by large golden railings.

The interior of the palace, with an ornately decorated curved ceiling.

The famous Hall of Mirrors room inside the palace, which has smooth wooden floors and is decorated with large chandeliers and mirrors.

A gallery inside the palace, with a curved glass ceiling and large frescoes on the walls.

The Hall of Mirrors inside the palace, seen from a different angle looking towards the large arched windows.

One of the exhibition rooms inside the palace, with a large decorated rug on the floor and antique furniture by the walls.

A close-up of a bust on display in a gallery of the palace.

A grand hall inside the palace decorated in rich gold colors.

A manicured garden inside the grounds of the palace, with gravel paths and a large central fountain.

A close-up of a painting on display inside the palace.

One of the fountains in the gardens of Versailles, with golden statues of animals and people on various tiers of the fountain.

A statue in a fountain of Versailles, depicting a God riding a chariot drawn by horses emerging from the water.