--- title: "Versailles Full-Day Electric Bike Tour : Market, Picnic & Palace" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/versailles-full-day-electric-bike-tour-market-picnic-palace/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 169 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 271 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Versailles e-bike? rank_in_category: 3 of 26 (Bike Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/versailles-full-day-electric-bike-tour-market-picnic-palace/ --- # Versailles Full-Day Electric Bike Tour : Market, Picnic & Palace **Guidekin's take:** Cycle from Paris to Versailles through parks, forests and villages, with a market stop for picnic supplies. Bike equipment, palace grounds admission, Petit Trianon, Marie-Antoinette’s Hamlet and the return train are included; food is extra and moderate fitness is required. 4.92 from 271 reviews at €169 per person for 8h. **Versailles e-bike?:** Choose the Versailles e-bike day if moderately fit: palace entry and return train included, 8h at €169 per person, 4.92 from 271 reviews. Trade-off: Moderate fitness required. (last checked September 15, 2026) In our comparison: #3 of 26 in Bike Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover the best way to reach Versailles from Paris: by electric bike rather than by train or bus. Accessible to everyone, even the less sporty, the electric bike helps you cover distances effortlessly. You will follow a green route off the tourist trails, between parks, forests and villages. You will mainly use bike paths, paths and some low-traffic streets. At Notre Dame Point of Sale in Versailles, buy delicious fresh produce to compose your picnic. Lunch in the park of the Castle and admire the palace. Visit the Hamlet of Marie Antoinette at your own pace. Your Guide will be waiting for you near the bikes. Take all the time you want to visit the Hall of Mirrors, the gardens and fountains of the Palace of Versailles. During your visit, your Guide will take the bikes back to Paris. You will then return by train, whenever you want (ticket provided). ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is set for 8:30 AM. - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food included: Picnic blanket - Children from €145: ages 11 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €169 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.92/5 from 271 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: inAeri - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, French - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.92 from 271 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 266 of 271. - 5 stars: 255 (94%) - 4 stars: 11 (4%) - 3 stars: 3 (1%) - 2 stars: 2 (1%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the route, market and picnic; fatigue remains a recurring caveat despite electric assistance. **Praised:** - Routes through parks, forests and villages outside central Paris - Shopping at the Versailles market and picnicking beside the canal - Patient guides who share local history and keep riders together - Easy bike controls and electric assistance that reduces the effort **Complaints:** - Some find the outing exhausting despite electric assistance - Rough forest paths and cobblestones can make the ride bumpy - Crowding inside the palace detracts from the visit for some Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-01-13 to 2026-09-24); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Entrance ticket to Marie-Antoinette’s Hamlet and the Petit Trianon - Electric bike, helmet, rain cape, and saddlebag - Entrance ticket to the Château de Versailles, its gardens, and fountains - Picnic blanket - Train ticket for the return to Paris - Our team handles the return of electric bikes from Versailles to Paris ## Not included - Food and drinks - Tips ## Itinerary 1. **Location of the former Château de Saint-Cloud, residence of Napoleon Bonaparte** (10m) 2. **A panoramic view of all of Paris from the Parc de Saint-Cloud** (5m) 3. **Marnes-la-Coquette** (pass by, no stop) - Ride through the village of Marnes-la-Coquette, a hidden gem near Paris. It features stunning homes and has only 1,800 residents. 4. **La Foret De Fausses-Reposes** (pass by, no stop) - Ride through the forest. One-third of the route follows a quiet road, while the remaining two-thirds, weather permitting, take you along dirt paths reserved for pedestrians and cyclists. 5. **Place Du Marche Notre Dame** (50m) - Discover this traditional French food market. Shop for your lunch (cheese, sausage, baguette, wine, etc.). 6. **Picnic by the Grand Canal with products you have purchased at the market** (1h) 7. **The Grand Trianon** (5m) - Château is located within the park of the Château de Versailles. Made of pink marble, it was beloved by Louis XIV. Guests will be able to admire the château from the outside and take some photos. 8. **Le Petit Trianon** (5m; admission included) - The Petit Trianon Château is also known as Marie-Antoinette’s Château. Guests will walk through the château’s courtyard and park to reach Marie-Antoinette’s Hamlet. 9. **Le Hameau De La Reine** (30m; admission included) - Also known as Marie-Antoinette’s Hamlet, this reconstructed village has a magical charm that is highly appreciated. 10. **Jardins du Chateau de Versailles** (30m; admission included) - Visit the famous gardens designed by Le Nôtre. 11. **Palace of Versailles** (1h 15m; admission included) - Explore the majestic Château de Versailles. A symbol of royal opulence, it features lavish rooms and the famous Hall of Mirrors. Discover the history of the French kings through the gardens designed by André Le Nôtre. Immerse yourself in the art and grandeur of this royal... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 08:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The meeting point is set for 8:30 AM. In front of Café Madame Charles. Your guide will be wearing a helmet around his arm. Metro: Javel - André Citroën (Line 10 or RER C) or Boucicaut (Line 8). Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJVVikBwxw5kcRt035KztjY64 Ends: The tour ends at Versailles Château train station for the return trip to Paris by train. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - From age 10 - Children's bikes are not suitable for those under 1.35m (4.4 feet). Limited stock. Please check availability with us. - Adult bikes are not suitable for those under 1.50m (4.9 feet). - Participants must be able to ride a bike properly on both roads and dirt paths. - Starting in 2025, return to Paris by train instead of cycling back, allowing you to relax after this day of adventure. ## Compared with other Bike Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 26** | €169 | 8h | 4.92 (271) | shared | | [Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour](/france/paris/tours/versailles-bike-tour-with-market-gardens-guided-palace-tour/?format=md) | €145 | 8h | 4.98 (1372) | shared | | [Paris Highlights Bike Tour: Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Notre-Dame](/france/paris/tours/paris-highlights-bike-tour-eiffel-tower-louvre-and-notre-dame/?format=md) | €45 | 4h | 4.9 (941) | shared | | [Explore Paris Highlights by Bike](/france/paris/tours/explore-paris-highlights-by-bike/?format=md) | €40 | 4h | 4.99 (67) | shared | Ranked #3 of 26 in Bike Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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