Includes :
- Return transport by private bus
- Bilingual tour leader (French/English)
- Photos & videos
- Be sure to get your free or paid ticket for the castle (link for free or paid tickets further down this page).
- You'll need to select "Passport Ticket" and then select "Eligible for Free Admission."
Not included:
- Meals
- Personal expenses
- Be sure to get your free or paid ticket for the castle (link for free or paid tickets further down this page).
- You'll need to select "Passport Ticket" and then select "Eligible for Free Admission."
Travel program
Self-guided tour of the château and gardens
Time to picnic or enjoy the parks
Stroll along the royal alleys
Photos in front of the fountains
Relax under the century-old trees
Depart Lille in the morning, heading for Versailles. The journey is the perfect opportunity to get to know the other students, chat a little or simply rest before a royal day.
Once there, you'll have plenty of time to explore the Versailles estate: the majestic Palace of the Sun King, the meticulously designed French gardens, the Grand Trianon, and the Hameau de la Reine, a small country village designed by Marie-Antoinette.
Don't miss the Galerie des Glaces, the royal apartments, and the sumptuous decorations that bear witness to the splendor of Louis XIV's era. You can also stroll through the park or take a break on the banks of the Grand Canal.
Late afternoon, return to Lille
Itinerary
Self-guided tour of the château and gardens
Time to picnic or enjoy the parks
Stroll along the royal alleys
Photos in front of the fountains
Relax under the century-old trees
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SARI Membership card
With the Erasmus Place membership card you can benefit all year round! Pssst, it's not compulsory to take part in trips!
- Reduced prices on all our trips from all our cities!
- Cancel and be reimbursed up to 48 hours before departure
- Some free or reduced-price events just for you all year round!
Unforgettable destinations!
Don't forget to buy your ticket to Versailles! It's free for under-26s from the European Union. You must take your ticket for the 11:30 time slot. If it's no longer available, the 12:00 or 12:30 time slot. Don't worry, we'll all go home together! You can also pick up your ticket at the entrance, but we advise against this.
A symbol of absolute monarchy and French elegance, the Château de Versailles is an architectural marvel. The residence of Louis XIV, it embodies all the power of the Sun King.
Did you know?
The Galerie des Glaces is 73 meters long and was designed to impress visitors with the grandeur of the kingdom. It was also here that the Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919, putting an end to the First World War.
A masterpiece of French classical art, the gardens cover almost 800 hectares, with fountains, groves, statues and grandiose perspectives. A perfect blend of nature and symmetry.
Did you know?
Every summer, the Grandes Eaux Musicales bring the garden's fountains to life with Baroque music, as in the days of Louis XIV.
Louis XIV, nicknamed the Sun King, reigned for over 72 years, a record in Europe. He transformed Versailles into an absolute symbol of his power, setting up his court and centralizing power.
Did you know?
Louis XIV chose the sun as his emblem because it represented Apollo, god of light, the arts and harmony. He wanted everything to revolve around him, like the planets around the sun.
Unforgettable destinations!
Don't forget to buy your ticket to Versailles! It's free for under-26s from the European Union. You must take your ticket for the 11:30 time slot. If it's no longer available, the 12:00 or 12:30 time slot. Don't worry, we'll all go home together! You can also pick up your ticket at the entrance, but we advise against this.
A symbol of absolute monarchy and French elegance, the Château de Versailles is an architectural marvel. The residence of Louis XIV, it embodies all the power of the Sun King.
Did you know?
The Galerie des Glaces is 73 meters long and was designed to impress visitors with the grandeur of the kingdom. It was also here that the Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919, putting an end to the First World War.
A masterpiece of French classical art, the gardens cover almost 800 hectares, with fountains, groves, statues and grandiose perspectives. A perfect blend of nature and symmetry.
Did you know?
Every summer, the Grandes Eaux Musicales bring the garden's fountains to life with Baroque music, as in the days of Louis XIV.
Louis XIV, nicknamed the Sun King, reigned for over 72 years, a record in Europe. He transformed Versailles into an absolute symbol of his power, setting up his court and centralizing power.
Did you know?
Louis XIV chose the sun as his emblem because it represented Apollo, god of light, the arts and harmony. He wanted everything to revolve around him, like the planets around the sun.
Our charters
At Erasmus Place, the journey begins as soon as you get on the bus. It's a friendly atmosphere, where people get to know each other, have a laugh and share music and tips.
Our buses are comfortable, air-conditioned and equipped with toilets, barring major exceptions. We want you to feel at ease, even during several hours of driving. To make sure everything goes smoothly, we also have a few simple rules: respect for everyone, no inappropriate behavior, no consumption of alcohol or banned substances on the bus.
For each trip, we select quality establishments, always with a minimum 2-star rating for hotels. Whether it's a hotel or a hostel, you can count on comfortable, clean and conveniently located accommodation.
Our hotels and hostels are always located in the city center, close to places of interest and local entertainment, so you can make the most of your stay without wasting time in transport. With a few exceptions.
Rooms are shared among friends, in a relaxed atmosphere, but we respect a simple rule: men stay with men, women with women. Rooms are divided into groups of 2, 3 or 4 people, depending on the configuration of the site. If you're traveling as a couple, it's possible to have a room for two, but only by prior arrangement.
We want you to feel comfortable, surrounded and safe throughout your stay.
Each Erasmus Place trip is supervised by one or more trained Tour Leaders, who are friendly and always available. Their role is to ensure that your stay is well organized, that the group is safe and that a friendly atmosphere prevails from departure to return. They welcome you, inform you, lead the trips, coordinate the different stages of the program and listen to you throughout the trip.
Our Tour Leaders are fluent in between two and five languages, including English, making it easy to communicate with all participants, whatever their nationality. They are not certified guides like those you find in museums, but they know perfectly well the destinations they visit, the instructions for the trip, and the good tips to share. They're there to accompany you, reassure you, answer your questions, deal with the unexpected and make sure you get the most out of your Erasmus experience.
Their aim is simple: to make sure you return home with your head full of memories... and the desire to go back (alone or with us!).