QUEER VERSAILLES : LGBTQ+ Perspectives on French History !
- Duration: 5 Hours (approx.)
A BIT OF HISTORY: Have you heard the rumors about Marie-Antoinette? And what about Monsieur, Louis XIV's brother, who was well-known for "hunting both hairs and feathers" as courtisans were saying in the 17th century? Enjoy our private tour of Versailles by discovering centuries of French history and luxury with some Queer perspectives. Your local expert guide will give you their best anecdotes and comments on the most iconic royal domain in France and its notorious residents such as the Sun King or Queen Marie-Antoinette, but also the Chevalier d'Eon, or Philippe d'Orleans, the king's brother.
ABOUT YOUR TOUR: We will take care of all the logistics (skip-the-line tickets to the palace of Versailles with the Hall of Mirrors, the French Gardens, as well as private transfers from/to Paris with deluxe chauffeured vehicle). Not only you will save tons of time, but you will also get to discover this masterpiece of French history from a local perspective. The Sun King is waiting for your visit !
MEETING PLACE: Meet your private local guide and your chauffeur at your hotel address in central Paris. Please note that you cannot leave your personal belongings in the vehicle while you are visiting Versailles.
LOCAL INSIGHT: You'll follow the usual itinerary of our Versailles tour, only the comments of your tour guide will differ to focus more on Queer perspectives. You'll feel like royalty during this tour and learn about a completely different side of History - or Herstory !