The King’s Private Apartments
For many, Versailles Palace is all gold and grandeur—the Hall of Mirrors, the State Apartments, the sweeping gardens. But tucked discreetly behind the ceremonial façade lies a quieter, more intimate Versailles. This is where the real life of the kings unfolded. Welcome to the King’s Private Apartments—a space reserved only for a privileged few.
Now accessible by special appointment, this elegant suite of rooms offers a rare glimpse into the personal lives of the kings of France. With Carsons Travel Concierge, your private guide will take you where most visitors never go—into the very heart of royal discretion.
It’s no mystery why Versailles is famous: opulence, spectacle, and history made visible. But behind every lavish ceremony was a world where kings read, played, studied, and truly lived.
The King’s Private Apartment is one such marvel—elegantly designed and filled with refined decoration that speaks to personal taste and intellectual passion.
Behind the Velvet Curtains of the King’s Private Apartments
This “small apartment,” as it was known, includes several exquisite rooms:
The Clock Room, where the King’s prized astronomical clock still fascinates with its 18th-century ingenuity
The newly restored Corner Room, flooded with light and serenity
The Library, a sophisticated space where knowledge and power met
Louis XVI’s Games Room, a whimsical chamber of leisure and indulgence
Each room offers a story of solitude, strategy, study, and subtle splendor.
Guided Versailles Tour – The Ultimate Insider’s Experience
Only a handful of guests can visit these rooms at a time. Your 1h30 private tour will be led by a professional guide with deep expertise and exclusive access. You’ll bypass the crowds and enter the preserved inner world of royal life, experiencing the château not as a visitor, but as a trusted guest.
Just under an hour from the city, Versailles France is the ideal luxury day trip. At Carsons Travel Concierge, we offer door-to-door chauffeured service, timed entries, and tailor-made experiences. For connoisseurs of history, design, and culture, the King’s Private Apartments offer an unforgettable moment of stillness and elegance within one of the world’s most visited sites.
Duration: 1,5 hours
Enhance the Experience
Pair this tour with our French etiquette masterclass or enjoy a refined lunch in the Versailles gardens after the tour. You deserve more than a ticket—you deserve a tailored experience of France’s most exclusive treasures.
Private etiquette masterclass in Versailles
Why book an exclusive Versailles tour with Carsons Travel Concierge?
Make your visit truly exceptional with Carsons Travel Concierge. Elevate your experience with:
Skip-the-line access and a warm welcome, bypassing the crowds;
A private guide who is a historian insider;
- Luxury Add-ons: Combine your visit to a French etiquette masterclass, or with an elegant Parisian itinerary featuring Michelin-starred dining, private shopping experiences, and stays at the city’s most luxurious hotels.
At Versailles, the show was on the surface, but the soul was behind the scenes. Join us and uncover the quiet brilliance of the King’s private world.
Contact Carsons Travel Concierge today to discover The King’s Private Apartment at Versailles.
