Private tour in Paris Susanne V
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Susanne V.
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Bonjour! I am your private guide in Paris and Versailles. I specialise in customised, private tours for travellers who value authentic experiences and storytelling over ticking off landmarks. With over 15 years of experience, I design itineraries that focus on slow-paced exploration, uncovering the history, art, and hidden corners of Paris and Versailles at a comfortable rhythm. Originally from the Netherlands, I moved to Paris after completing a Bachelor degree in Tourism and Leisure Management and a Master’s degree in Political Science. What began as a short stay quickly became permanent — I fell in love with the city, its culture, and its neighbourhoods. I combined this passion with formal training and earned my official French tour guide licence, giving skip-the-line access to museums and monuments. Whether you want cultural walking tours, skip-the-line museum visits, family-friendly experiences, or hidden gems, I create a personalised, engaging journey that is immersive, memorable, and truly yours. Send me a message or book one of the existing tours directly via the tour pages! NEW in 2026: - First time Paris tour by car - Half day Versailles by car - VIP behind the scènes Versailles with a visit to the private apartments of Louis XV and XVI. Also write me for full day versions or requests for groups over 6 persons. Qualifications: Official Licensed and Certified Tour Guide for France (Ministry of Culture and Tourism) Member of the National Association of Licensed Tour Guides in France (FNGIC) Master’s Degree in Political Science International Relations (University of Amsterdam) Bachelor of Arts in Tourism and Leisure Management (NHTV University of Applied Sciences, Breda) PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
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Discover the Palace of Versailles with an expert private guide, no waiting in lines and trying to find you way to the best parts. Look below at my options to customize this tour to make it an even more unique memorable experience for you and your family.. Admire the beautiful architecture and the magnificent gardens. Learn about life at court during the reign of the royal family, the scandals, the French Revolution, Napoleon, up to King Louis Philippe who created the museum of history of France that it is today. Tickets are 35 euros per person with a minimum of 3 and need to be paid separately via a link on WISE. Or send to my paypal. I will contact you about this after you booked the tour. PS1. Ask me to send you a customized version of this tour if you prefer to meet in Paris and go by train/ Uber/ private transportation. Can be paid directly to driver. PS2. VIP option. Ask about my Behind the Scenes no crowds option in the Private King's Apartments;)
Susanne absolutely knows Versailles. She expertly navigated both the grounds and the buildings, maximizing our time there. Her knowledge and ability to put everything into context made all the difference. It was not just a visit but a memorable experience that catered to our interests. Susanne is a lovely lady, personable and pleasant. And a wonderful storyteller.
Suzanne is an incredibly knowledgeable guide and knows the ins and outs of Versailles. The palace is fascinating in sooo many areas. By the end of the tour we became overwhelmed with dates and royal lineages, which she is an expert on. For 1/2 day tour we would have preferred more of the back stories, historical events that occurred in the palace and the rooms. Suzanne did share some of these and they piqued our interest. We would have like more of these. Having said that, she spent more than enough time answering our questions. She is very friendly and easy to speak with. I do recommend her.
Although I had toured Versailles before, this was the first time I used a guide and I am so glad I found Susanne! She is extremely knowledgeable about “all things Versailles” and had a very pleasant manner. We decided to add the private tour of the Kings Apartments and are so glad we did! We were literally the only people in the rooms and it made the tour so special! We learned so much from Susanne and she did a great job setting the pace. I would highly recommend this tour and definitely include the private apartments!
Hands down one of the best tours I’ve done. Susanne was personable and so knowledgeable about the history of the palace, the artwork and the gardens. She answered all our questions and kept it moving. We absolutely loved it.
The tour of the gardens and palace was wonderful. Meet up and entry was smooth. Suzanne was knowledgeable of the areas we toured and we gained more insight of the history of Versailles. Recommend this tour with Suzanne.
We had a wonderful tour of Versailles. Susanne is very knowledgeable about Paris and its history, and a great storyteller, which made it all the more interesting. Come prepared to walk with comfy shoes!
Classic itinerary schedule: (write me for an afternoon program or different starting time and/or if you prefer meeting in Paris). * Meet in Versailles 10am * Garden visit in weekends fountains run 10:30-11:30 and the main axe until 12:00 see Orangerie, Latone fountain, Apollo fountain, Grand Canal, Ballroom, Mirror pool, King's garden and more! * App. 12:00 Skip the line entrance to the Palace * Admire among others: Grands apartments, King's Chamber, Hall of Mirrors, Queens apartments, Royal Chapel * End of tour in the marbre courtyard app. 1:30PM. Contact me for an extension of the tour or full day tour with several options to add on or customize : - -VIP no crowds option : Private Apartments of Louis XV and Louis XVI. - Private transportation ( one way and/ or round trip/ me joining or not). - Fountains on the North side of the garden - Petit Trianon and hamlet of Marie-Antoinette - Grand Trianon - The King's Kitchen Garden - Food market Notre Dame - Biking in the town and the Parc and Grand Canal.
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In Versailles we walk. In the chateau there’s wheelchairs if necessary and in the gardens a golf car for rent.
Versailles, Île-de-France, 78000, France
Recommended : Equestrian statue of Louis XIV Place d’armes 78000 Versailles - Private driver Paris-Versailles-Paris 250 euros to be paid on the day. - Direct train from Paris RER C terminal station called Versailles chateau rive gauche. return ticket 5 euro per person. - Taxi / Uber: from Paris about 45 minutes. Make sure to add the right location: Equestrian statue of Louis XIV Place d'armes Versailles.
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