Claire, Versailles tour guide specialist
Claire, your passionate Italian guide to Versailles
Originally from Italy, Claire fell in love with Paris and made it her home, nurturing a deep passion for its history, art, and hidden treasures. With her radiant smile and boundless energy, she transforms every tour into a vivid journey through time.
What drives her most is sharing stories and emotions: bringing history to life, revealing surprising anecdotes, and watching visitors smile, marvel, or even shed a tear. For Claire, these moments of connection are the greatest reward.
Her style? Creating a genuine bond. More than just a guide, she makes you feel at home—relaxed, cared for, and free to enjoy every moment while she handles the details.
At Versailles, Claire opens the doors to the extraordinary: from the rarely seen Opera House, which still moves her each time, to the world-famous gardens that continue to amaze her no matter how often she walks them.
What makes Claire passionate about her job ?
For Claire, guiding is all about sharing stories that spark emotions. She loves bringing history to life for visitors from all over the world—seeing their smiles, their amazement, and sometimes even tears of emotion. Those reactions mean she has succeeded in making them fall in love with art and history, just as she has.
How would she describe her style of guiding?
Claire’s approach is all about connection and comfort. She creates a welcoming atmosphere where her guests feel relaxed and at home, free to enjoy the beauty of the moment while she takes care of every detail. Her goal is to make each tour effortless, memorable, and deeply personal.
What is her favorite part of Versailles ?
Without hesitation: the Royal Opera House, a hidden gem accessible only on special “Hidden Doors” Versailles tours. For Claire, it is the most moving place in Versailles, a space that never fails to give her chills. And of course, the gardens—unique in the world—continue to amaze her every time she shares them with her guests.
What are the tours that Claire run ?
If you are keen to know more about the extravagant life and personality of France’s last Queen, this is the tour for you.
Price: 145€ / pers for 6
Duration: 4 hrs door-to-door
A perfect taster to Versailles if you are short of time or if you are a first time visitor. A private tour of the Palace and its gardens.
Price: 180€ / pers for 6
Duration: 5 hrs door-to-door
Go behind the scenes with your personal guide with exclusive access to areas closed to the general public.
Price: 220€ / pers for 6
Duration: 9 hrs door-to-door
An hidden gem! A magical place that inspired the construction of the Palace of Versailles. Come with us to see for yourself how the King of France found himself a rival. The largest, still inhabited private estate in France, Vaux le Vicomte will not disappoint.
Price: 180€ / pers for 6
Duration: 5 hrs door-to-door
Residence of the French King before becoming a Museum, who wouldn’t have heard of the most famous art Museum in the world? But with this tour, you will discover a more hidden history of this grandiose landmark. Plus, view and interpret our selection of the best artefacts found at the Museum.
Price: 90€ / pers for 6
Duration: 2,5 hrs door-to-door
Captivating art, impressive history, stunning gardens! Enjoy this and even more with this special tour, visiting two of the most alluring places in France. Learn about Monet & the Impressionist art movement in Giverny then immerse in the life of the French Monarchs in Versailles.
Price: 270€ / pers for 6
Duration: 9 hrs door-to-door