Private Versailles Experience

Overview

Step beyond the golden gate of the Palace of Versailles, and enter the living world of Louis XIV’s gilded cage. In this private experience, we crack the code of the courtiers living in the cutthroat world of the French court. In 1682, whether a courtier had the right to sit down in the king’s presence could make or break a career. This exclusive experience reveals how power, ritual, and spectacle shaped daily life under the Sun King. Rather than simply viewing rooms, guests follow the rhythm of a single day at Versailles, experiencing the palace through the eyes of two figures: the King and the Courtier. On this private, immersive journey, we don't just show you the Hall of Mirrors; we teach you how to survive it. Our storytelling is rooted in the daily lived experience; the smells, the fashion, the social traps, and the scandalous gossip that filled these halls. Since this is a bespoke experience, we tailor to your interests—whether you are a political buff, or a family with kids.