Historians still debate all aspects of her life. How did the “air head” rebel princess become the dignified Queen on trial for her life ?

Was Fersen her lover or close platonic friend ? Discover the real Marie-Antoinette as you travel in her footsteps.

Explore her sumptuous state apartments at Versailles, the Royal Chapel where her wedding took place and the Galeries de Glaces and Royal Opera – scenes of the wedding celebrations.

 GO BEHIND THE SCENES TO HER PRIVATE APARTMENTS AND OTHER AREAS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - "CABINET MERIDIENNE", GOLDEN DRAWING ROOM, BATHROOMS, PRIVATE LIBRARY AND DINING ROOM.  

Discover "The Domain of Marie Antoinette" including the restored English Garden surrounding the Petit Trianon, the Hamlet and the exquisite Théâtre de la Reine, where Marie Antoinette starred in regular performances for her husband and friends.

Discover the life of the ill-fated French Queen after the Paris mob forced the royal family from Versailles, right through to her execution and burial in Paris.

For the diehard history buff there is an extended tour which includes all of Marie Antoinette's residences (Compiegne, Rambouillet, Fontainebleau).

FRENCH TRAVEL BOUTIQUE OFFERS TAILOR-MADE TOURS ACCOMPANIED BY AN EXPERT HISTORIAN

Tours can be organised, starting from a half day.

We have created a sample 4 day itinerary covering most of the available elements, with a special VIP option.

Work out the elements you want to include in your own special experience and we'll cost it for you.

SAMPLE ITINERARY    

 VERSAILLES - 2 DAYS

Explore the Château of Versailles and the Domain of Marie-Antoinette, staying overnight in Versailles.

A special private "visite privilège " of Marie-Antoinette’s private apartments is an experience you will never forget.  We'll stand in the actual chapel where she was married on May 16, 1770 and the Opera House where the wedding reception took place.

We will see all of the opulent state apartments, including Marie-Antoinette’s beautiful bed chamber and the magnificently restored Hall of Mirrors but more importantly, we will also go behind closed doors and visit the private apartments of Louis XVI, including the dining room where Marie-Antoinette enjoyed hosting dinner parties for her friends.

We’ll enjoy the terraces and gardens that were a feature of Sofia Coppola’s film and spend a whole afternoon in the Domain of Marie-Antoinette - her favorite place in the world, with its little theatre, restored English Garden and the amazing hamlet and farm.

Trace the steps of Marie-Antoinette after she and her family were forced from Versailles to live in Paris.

We’ll walk through the sites of the Tuileries Palace, the Temple prison and various homes of her friends.

At Carnavalet we will visit the recreation of the prison room at the Temple and see items belonging to Marie-Antoinette including her small shoes.

Follow Marie-Antoinette on the last day of her life, from her prison cell at the Conciergerie, along the route taken by the cart to the guillotine.

After lunch, we’ll follow the route all the way to the Chapelle Expiatoire where she was buried immediately after her execution.

MAKE YOUR MARIE-ANTOINETTE TOUR AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE

SPECIAL VIP EVENTS

MEET EVELYNE LEVER

Evelyne is the author of several highly regarded biographies, including "Marie-Antoinette - the Last Queen of France" and "Marie-Antoinette Correspondance (1770 - 1793)".

You can have the opportunity of meeting Evelyne, who is arguably France's most respected authority on Marie-Antoinette.

Talk to her about the life of France's last Queen and receive a personally signed copy of the biography as a permanent reminder of your journey in the footsteps of Marie-Antoinette.

Treat yourself to a tour of the Château de Breteuil, residence of M. Henri-François de Breteuil, the Marquis de Breteuil.

His ancestor the Baron de Breteuil was an important figure in the life of Marie-Antoinette and the château contains personal items given to the Baron, including an exquisite jewelled table which was a gift from Marie-Antoinette's mother.

The Baron was a trusted advisor to Marie-Antoinette during the "affair of the necklace" and a wonderful recreation of this famous necklace is also on display.