Venture out of the city to experience the gilded splendor of the Palace of Versailles on a hassle-free shuttle. Get picked up in the center of town and ride in air-conditioned comfort to Versailles, avoiding the stresses of public transportation and enjoying plenty of free time to explore the palace and its grounds on your own.

Navigating train and metro systems in a foreign country can be complicated and time consuming. Simplify your outing to Versailles with an easy shuttle, taking your pick of 2 convenient pick-up locations in the center of the city. Buses depart from the Opéra district near the Palais Garnier and from the Eiffel Tower district.

In the morning, make your way to your chosen stop and climb aboard, settling into a spacious seat for the drive out of the city. An onboard host or hostess can offer tips during the drive, whether you want to know which parts of the palace and gardens to prioritize seeing or get pointers on other things to check out during your time in the elegant Parisian suburb of Versailles. Once you arrive, you're dropped off near the grand entrance gates, where you can purchase a ticket to discover this UNESCO World Heritage-listed wonder on your own.

After about 5 hours spent admiring the lavish architecture, sprawling grounds, and ornately manicured gardens of Versailles, meet back up with the coach for the return ride to Paris, where you can choose to be dropped off at any of the 2 meeting points.

• Download your ticket: https://ticket.magicways.fr/ 10 hours before the start of your tour.