Practical Routes

For Limited Mobility

Recommended Route: 1. Elevator to Royal Chapel viewing gallery 2. Level access through State Apartments 3. Hall of Mirrors (can be crowded) 4. Elevator to Queen's Apartments 5. Exit via accessible route

Time: Allow 3-4 hours Distance: Approximately 1.5 km Rest Stops: Every 3-4 rooms

With Young Children

Strategic Route: 1. Quick Chapel viewing 2. Selected State Apartments (skip if restless) 3. Hall of Mirrors (highlight) 4. Queen's Bedchamber (birth stories intrigue) 5. Exit via gardens for running space

Engagement Tips: - Promise gardens after palace - Use audioguide children's version - Make it a treasure hunt - Allow one souvenir choice

For Second Visits

Deeper Exploration: 1. Book King's Private Apartments 2. Explore Battles Gallery 3. Find servant passages 4. Study ceiling details missed before 5. Visit at different times for light changes