Dear Travelers,
Welcome to Paris To Versailles Private Tours.
Like many French people, I grew up surrounded by the ideals of Liberty inherited from the French Revolution. Yet, as I became more curious about the history of my country, I came to realize just how deeply modern France was shaped by the centuries that came before it — and particularly by its kings and queens.
Versailles is, of course, the most spectacular expression of this legacy. But the influence of the monarchy can still be found everywhere in France, sometimes in the most unexpected places.
Even the The Elysee Palace, today the official residence of the President of the French Republic, has its roots in the world of the French monarchy. Nearly three centuries ago, Louis XV acquired the palace and offered it to his celebrated favorite, the Marquise de Pompadour.
From royal palaces and private mansions to gardens, museums, gastronomy, fashion and craftsmanship, the France we know and love today still carries the imprint of this extraordinary history.
It was this realization — and my desire to share a more personal side of France — that inspired me to create Paris To Versailles Private Tours in 2016.
What began with a passion for Versailles has since grown into a team of professional guides, chauffeurs and travel specialists creating private experiences throughout Paris, Versailles and beyond.
Yet our purpose has never changed.
We don’t simply want to show you France. We want to help you experience it — through its history, its people, its traditions, its hidden places and, above all, its unique art de vivre.
Together with our wonderful team, our ambition is to share the very best of French expertise and hospitality, while making every guest feel that, for a few unforgettable hours, France has opened its doors just for them.
Xavier Fontanilles
CEO Paris To Versailles Private Tours.
