WHAT TO SEE
• The dazzling Palace of Versailles, former residence of the Kings of France
• The Royal Tennis Court, a key site of the French Revolution
• The "Quai d'Orsay" Library, where the treaty of American independence was signed
• The National Equestrian Academy of Versailles in the magnificent stables of the King
• The King's Vegetable Garden, designed by La Quintinie to supply Louis XIV's table
WHAT TO DO
• Take a tour around the Royal City by horse drawn carriage
• A photo session dressed as a character from the 18th Century court
• Horse riding in the grounds of the Palace of Versailles
• Dine at ReminiSens restaurant-theatre and meet with the Kings of France
• Opera, concerts and ballets at the Royal Opera
WHAT TO TASTE
• Macaroon with jasmine and gilded with fine gold at Atelier Saveurs
• Unusual varieties of jam from the King's Vegetable Garden
• A Gâteau Louis XIV from the Alain Ducasse factory
• Regional specialties of cheese from Fromagerie Le Gall
• La Varenne's biscuits and chocolate delicacies inherited from the court of the Kings
WHAT TO BRING BACK
• Nina's authentic gourmet Versailles Tea at Pierre et Tim Cookies
• A Marie Antoinette t-shirt from La Façonnerie
• Chocolate art works from Art et Chocolat
• Textile products created in partnership with the Museum of Toile de Jouy
• A Golden Louis from the Tourist Office shop
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