Women of Letters, Secret Women
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- From :
- 41 € / pers. (from 21 to 25 people).
- Durée :
- Half a day
Presentation
Enjoy an afternoon in Versailles in the company of illustrious and intriguing women—from the Marquise de Sévigné, whose 4th centenary is celebrated this year, to Sarah Bernhardt, La Montansier, Louis XV's lesser-known mistresses (petites maîtresses), and many others…
Program
Jour 1
Guided Tour: "Famous Women in the Saint-Louis District" – 1h30
The Saint-Louis district is packed with memories of famous women: from Louis XV's petites maîtresses to the astonishing Sarah Bernhardt, alongside Diderot's The Nun, Augusta Holmès, and Madame de Balbi, you will go from one surprise to another… Follow in their footsteps and discover a hidden side of the city of Versailles!
Tea-Time Conference: "Madame de Sévigné and Her Letters" in a City Restaurant – 1h30
Get to know the famous letter-writer and savor the exquisite language of the Grand Siècle over tea and snacks! Kept away from the Court due to her connections with Fouquet and certain Frondeurs, Madame de Sévigné was nonetheless one of the most brilliant women of her century—a fact Louis XIV was well aware of... Explore her letters, which abound with gossip about the Court of Versailles and declarations of love for her daughter...
Prices
This price includes
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The services of a licensed tour guide certified by the Ministry of Culture (one guide assigned per group of maximum 30 people)
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Personal audio headsets for the "Famous Women in the Saint-Louis District" tour
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The afternoon snack (1 pastry, 1 hot or cold beverage)
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Free afternoon snack for the bus driver
This price does not include
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Aperitif / Welcome drink
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Tour guide surcharges (Sundays, public holidays, and night hours [from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM])
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Bus transport & parking
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Personal expenses
Destination
78000
VERSAILLES
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 48.79847
Longitude : 2.12402
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