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- Explore the seat of power turned museum, Palace of Versailles, with this general entry ticket and explore significant 17th-century.
- Choose how in-depth you want to explore the Palace with a convenient option to select between 3 options that give you access to different parts of the Palace Estate.
- The ornately built King’s Apartments give you a peek into the lives of King Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette.
- In the glittering Hall of Mirrors, see the 357 mirrors placed in a way that reflects the light of a candle. With just a few flames, the reflection from so many mirrors was enough to light up the entire hall.
- At the Trianon Estate, which is 30 min away from the Main Palace but within the same domain, explores the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, and the Marie Antoinette Hamlet.
- Head to the Gardens, situated to the west of the Palace: landscaped in the classic French formal garden style, you'll find manicured lawns, parterres, sculptures, and fountains.
- Don't miss the water displays during the famous fountain shows in the Gardens!
Inclusions
- Timed entry to the Main Palace of Versailles & the Grands Apartments
- Hall of Mirrors
- Temporary exhibits
- Gardens & park access with fountain or musical show (optional)
- Grand & Petit Trianon (optional)
- Queen’s Hamlet (optional)
Exclusions
- Priority access skip-the-line tickets
- Live guide
- Transportation from/to Paris
- King's Private Apartments
- Tip: From Mon to Fri, there are water displays during the famous fountain shows - don't miss this unique experience!
- Note that you can only visit the gardens & Trianon Palace before or after the Grand Apartments visit. The time allocated to you grants you a reserved entrance to the Grand Apartments, but you are free to visit the Trianon Palace & gardens whenever you like.
- It is recommended that you visit the Grand Apartments after 3pm and visit the Trianon Palace & Gardens before that.
- The gardens close promptly at 5:30pm on Saturdays during the Nocturnal Fountain show. The passport ticket does not include access to the night fountains, so make sure you book your ticket upstream if you wish to join.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Bring along an umbrella depending on the weather. Make sure you dress in warm clothing even in the summer season, due to the wind and drafts in the Palace.
- There's a 1.5€ chateau booking fee to reserve your time slot.
- On Musical Fountains Show and Musical Gardens days, admission is only free for children under 6 years old.
Musical Fountains Show
- 2 Apr to 30 Oct: every Sat and Sun (except 1 May)
- 3 May to 28 Jun: every Tue
- Also open on 15 Apr, 26 May, 14 Jul, 15 Aug
- Groves is open from 9 am to 7 pm
- Musical displays are open from 10 am to 7 pm.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour to the Palace of Versailles
- Travel to the past as you enjoy a guided tour (English, Spanish or French) of the Palace of Versailles with entry to the Gardens and the Estate of Trianon included; and what's more, you’ll get priority access over all other groups with this ticket!
- Enjoy a cozy tour group experience of no more than 15 guests per tour group.
- Visit the Royal Apartments of French monarchs such as Louis XIV - admire the heavily furnished rooms as you hop from one room to the other.
- The Hall of Mirrors is sure to dazzle you! A corridor filled with 357 mirrors reflecting the serene gardens through the arched windows is a sight you cannot miss.
- With access to the perfectly manicured lawns and musical fountains at the Gardens, you're sure to leave spellbound.
Inclusions
- Expert English, French, or Spanish-speaking tour guide
- 15 or less guests/tour group
- Priority access to the Palace of Versailles
- Guided tour of the Castle (Royal Apartments + Hall of Mirrors)
- Access to the gardens and the shows (when available)
- Access to Trianon Estate
Exclusions
- Access to the King's Private Apartments
- Transportation
- Tip: 30 mins away from the palace at the Estate of Trianon, you can also explore the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, and the Marie Antoinette Hamlet.
- Note: Re-entry is not possible upon leaving the premises.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Palace of Versailles with Versailles Gardens Tour
- Bypass the crowd at the box office and the entry ticket line, and head right into the Versailles Palace with an expert English-speaking guide. Don’t worry about arranging transport to the Palace with round-trip transfers included in the ticket - it can’t get more hassle-free than this!
- Explore the Royal Apartments with your English-speaking historian guide, and listen to lesser-known anecdotes and facts about the castle and the royal family.
- Stroll the Hall of Mirrors, the historic place where the famous Treaty of Versailles was signed ending World War I.
- After touring the Palace, explore the verdant Gardens of Versailles, which feature 386 works of art including more than 200 statues, fountains, ponds, flower beds, and woodland.
- From Apr to Oct, enjoy the Musical Garden shows and the Musical Fountain shows to top off your experience.
- Note: This ticket does not include entry to the Estate of Trianon.
Inclusions
- Round trip transfers from Paris by air-conditioned coach or train
- Skip-the-line entrance to the Palace of Versailles
- Entry tickets for the Royal Apartments and the Hall of Mirrors
- Entry to the Gardens
- Expert English-speaking guide for the Palace of Versailles
- Exclusive Headout Versailles Palace Visitor's Guide
Exclusions
- Access to the King's Private Apartments
- Access to the Estate of Trianon
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Exclusive: Guided Tour of Versailles Palace with King's Private Apartments Visit
- Don't spend a minute in long crowded lines at the entrances and enjoy the fastest entry option into the estate with these tickets. Combine the perks of a guided tour and exploring at your own pace along with exclusive access to the King's Private Apartments!
- Get special access to the King's Private Apartments with this ticket - peek into the royal family's history through lesser-known secrets from an English-speaking guide.
- Listen intently to your official Palace of Versailles guide as you tour the lavish Italian-style Private Apartments for 1.5 hours, and learn more about its chambers and paintings.
- Depending on availability, you'll visit either the Royal Opera or the Royal Chapel - both intricately built structures with stunning frescoes.
- With intuitive audio commentary available, you can explore the rest of the Palace at your own pace.
- Travel to the past as you walk through the King's and Queen's Apartments.
- Try to find the secret drawer where diplomatic papers used to be kept as you admire King Louis XV's ornate rolltop desk, returned to the Palace after being housed at the Louvre in Paris.
- Walk by Renaissance-style frescoes, paintings, and statues in the 73-meter-long Hall of Mirrors built as a tribute to the success of France.
- You'll get to marvel at over 60,000 works of art in the Palace - a haven for art connoisseurs.
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line entry to the Palace of Versailles
- Access to the King’s Private Apartments
- Official Versailles English-speaking guide on the King’s Private Apartments tour
- Exclusive access to the Royal Opera or the Royal Chapel (decided by the guide)
- Access to the Hall of Mirrors
- Multilingual audio guide
- Small tour group of 25 people or less
Exclusions
- Access to the gardens
- Entry to Trianon Estate
- Pick-up and drop-off
This ticket has two variants to choose from:
- English Guided Tour
- French Guided Tour
- Audio commentary is available in Spanish, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, and Russian.
- The English-speaking guide will only be accompanying you on the tour of the King's Private Apartments, beyond which you will get to explore the state apartments with an audio guide.
- Your guide will decide whether to visit the Royal Opera or the Royal Chapel depending on availability.
- Your tickets are valid for a single entry into the Palace. Once you exit the premises, you cannot make another entry with the same tickets.
- Entry to the Gardens and the Estate of Trianon is not included in this ticket.
- Should you wish, you can buy tickets to the Gardens at an extra cost right at the entrance of the Gardens.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Palace of Versailles Guided Tour with Skip the Line Access
- Dive straight into European History without waiting in long queues at the ticket box office or the entry line with this skip-the-line ticket with a tour guide.
- Your expert historian guide will enrich your experience with lesser-known stories and facts about the centuries-old palace.
- Explore the ornate King and Queen's State Apartments, their themed salons, and elaborate frescoes on the ceilings before making your way to the glittering Hall of Mirrors.
- Admire the ingenuity of arranging 357 mirrors in such a way that lighting a single candle would brighten the Hall with shimmering reflections.
- Experience the royal life as you walk the corridors and marvel at over 60,000 artworks housed in the palace.
- Quick Tip: During high season, from Apr through Oct, it is recommended to visit the Palace early in the morning to avoid crowds.
Inclusions
- Priority access to the Palace of Versailles
- Expert English, Spanish, or French-speaking guide
- Guided tour of the Castle (Royal Apartments + Hall of Mirrors)
Exclusions
- Transportation to/from Paris
- Access to Marie-Antoinette’s Estate
- Access the Gardens
- Access to the King's Private Apartments
This ticket has the following options you can choose from:
- English Guided Tour
- French Guided Tour
- Spanish Guided Tour
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Versailles Palace & Giverny Gardens Guided Tour
- Escape the city crowd and see two of France’s most famous cultural spots.
- Board an air-conditioned coach and head out to Giverny to cover the first leg of your journey.
- Choose between an English or Spanish-guided tour and enjoy a traditional lunch too.
- Your first stop is Claude Monet's pink-plastered house, where he lived and worked.
- Visit the reading room, the bright yellow dining room, and the lush water garden, famous for its water lilies and Japanese bridge.
- Dine at “Moulin de Fourges,” a 2000-year-old mill and traditional French restaurant.
- After lunch, get on board the bus again and make your way to the Palace of Versailles.
- Skip the lines at the entrance and explore the King’s and Queen’s State Apartments, the Royal Chapel, and the Hall of Mirrors.
- Admire the estate’s impressive French gardens, decorated with the famous Versailles fountains.
- Note: The skip-the-line access is subject to the Versailles Palace procedures, including security control or an unforeseen crowd.
Inclusions
- Entrance ticket at Giverny for Claude Monet’s house and gardens
- Skip-the-line access to the Palace of Versailles and its gardens
- English or Spanish-speaking tour guide
- Round-trip transport from Paris by luxury air-conditioned coach
- Lunch at a traditional French restaurant (optional)
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
This ticket has the following options you can choose from:
- English Guided Tour
- Spanish Guided Tour
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Combo: Versailles Skip the Line + Louvre Skip the Line + Orsay Tickets
- This pocket-friendly combo ticket brings to you three must-see Paris attractions: the Palace of Versailles, the Louvre Museum, and the Orsay Museum!
- Choose between the King Grand Apartment entry that gives you access to the Main Palace where the Hall of Mirrors is; or choose the Passport Access that allows you to visit the Gardens & the Trianon Estate as well.
- The ornately built King Grand Apartments give you a peek into the lives of the infamous King Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette.
- In the glittering Hall of Mirrors, see the 357 mirrors that were placed in a way that reflected the light of the candles, and protect the ornate walls and ceilings from smoke.
- At the Trianon estate, which is 30 min away from the Main Palace, but within the same domain, explore the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, and the Marie Antoinette Hamlet.
- Head out to the gardens, situated to the west of the Palace: landscaped in the classic French formal garden style, you'll find manicured lawns, parterres, sculptures, and fountains.
- Later, get guaranteed entry within 30 minutes to the world’s largest and most visited museum, the Louvre.
- Roam the halls of the museum with these day-long valid tickets and browse through 35,000 artistic exhibits at your leisurely pace.
- From the 4000-year-old Egyptian artifacts to modern Oriental art, the Louvre is a reservoir of the world’s artistic heritage; not to forget, home to the world-famous Mona Lisa painting.
- Continue your artistic exploration with entry to the Orsay Museum.
- Marvel at the stunning works of artists like Auguste Renoir, Alfred Sisley, Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Edouard Manet, Paul Cezanne, Frederic Bazille, and many more.
- Some of the most iconic works of art include Gustave Courbet’s 'The Artist’s Studio' (1854–55), Édouard Manet’s 'Luncheon on the Grass' (1863), and Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette (1876).
Inclusions
Palace of Versailles
- Timed entry for the Main Palace of Versailles & the Grands Apartments
- Hall of Mirrors
- Audioguide
- Temporary Exhibits
- Gardens (including fountain or musical show)
- Grand & Petit Trianon (passport only)
- Queen’s Hamlet (passport only)
- Park
Louvre Museum
- Guaranteed access to the Louvre within 30 minutes
The Orsay Museum
- Entry into the Orsay Museum
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Combo: Palace of Versailles + Louvre Museum Tickets
- Use this money-saver combo ticket to visit two must-see Paris attractions: the Palace of Versailles and the Louvre Museum!
- Choose between the King Grand Apartment entry that gives you access to the Main Palace where the Hall of Mirrors is; or choose the Passport Access that allows you to visit the Gardens & the Trianon Estate as well.
- The ornately built King Grand Apartments give you a peek into the lives of the infamous King Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette.
- In the glittering Hall of Mirrors, see the 357 mirrors that were placed in a way that reflected the light of the candles, and protect the ornate walls and ceilings from smoke.
- With just a few flames, the reflection from so many mirrors was enough to light up the entire hall.
- At the Trianon estate, which is 30 min away from the Main Palace, but within the same domain, explore the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, and the Marie Antoinette Hamlet.
- Head out to the gardens, situated to the west of the Palace: landscaped in the classic French formal garden style, you'll find manicured lawns, parterres, sculptures, and fountains.
- The latter served as a private meeting place for the Queen and her closest friends; a place of leisure.
- Later, Get guaranteed entry within 30 minutes to the world’s largest and most visited museum, the Louvre.
- Roam the halls of the museum with these day-long valid tickets and browse through 35,000 artistic exhibits at your leisurely pace.
- From the 4000-year-old Egyptian artifacts to modern Oriental art, the Louvre is a reservoir of the world’s artistic heritage; not to forget, home to the world-famous Mona Lisa painting.
Inclusions
Palace of Versailles
- Timed entry for the Main Palace of Versailles & King's Apartments
- Hall of Mirrors
- Temporary Exhibits
- Gardens (including fountain or musical show) - Passport only
- Grand & Petit Trianon - Passport only
- Queen’s Hamlet - Passport only
- Park
Louvre Museum
- Guaranteed access to the Louvre within 30 mins
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
All Your Palace of Versailles Ticket Options
Palace of Versailles Admission Ticket
Explore the Palace of Versailles with the standard admission ticket. This ticket gives you access to the Castle, Carrosses Gallery, Park & Gardens (except on show days - Tue and Fri-Sun). Entry with the standard admission ticket is via Gate A. More information on the gates can be found below in the Plan Your Visit section.
Upgrade to Passport Ticket
With the Passport Ticket, you will get access to the gardens even on show days as well as additional entry to Marie-Antoinette’s Estate and the Estate de Trianon.
Palace of Versailles Skip The Line Ticket
With the skip the line ticket, you will enter the palace via a dedicated entrance, Gate B, thus saving you anywhere between 30-60 minutes. Yes, the palace is that popular. This ticket gives you access to the Castle, Carrosses Gallery, Park & Gardens (even on show days).
Upgrade to Passport Skip The Line Ticket
With the Passport STL Ticket, you will get additional access to Marie-Antoinette’s Estate and the Estate de Trianon.
Guided Tour of the Palace of Versailles
Explore the Palace of Versailles in the company of a guide who will not only take you through the many halls and rooms of this grand palace; but also serve as a historian, a story-teller and secret-keeper of the Palace of Versailles.
This 1 hour 15 minute tour is the best way to discover the palace.
Choose your tour language
This guided tour of the Palace of Versailles is available in multiple languages - English, French, Spanish and Italian.
Palace of Versailles Tour From Paris
Looking at your options to travel from Paris to Versailles? How about taking an all inclusive tour of the palace that includes pick-up and drop from the city center? These round trip tours will pick you up from Paris city center, help you explore the palace in the company of a guide before dropping you back in the city.
Travel options from Paris
Take a guided tour from Paris in an AC coach or a train.
- If you’re on a budget
You can opt for the basic Palace of Versailles ticket that costs €18. This ticket gives you access to all the main areas and comes with an audio guide in a choice of 11 languages. However, it could also come with very long waiting times in the queues at the entrance.
- If you wish to skip the lines
If you’re short on time or would prefer to skip the long entry lines, a Versailles skip-the-line entry ticket will allow you to save anywhere from 1-3 hours of waiting. Use these priority access tickets and make the most of your time in Versailles.
- If you want to go on an audio-guided tour
Choose between the range of Versailles ticket options that offer multilingual audio-guides with varying options of between 5 to 11 different languages.
- If you want to go on an expert-guided tour
While all tickets come with an audio guide, having an expert guide by your side will make your visit to the Versailles Palace all the more meaningful. Opt for a guided tour and navigate the vast royal estate with a local historian as your guide as you learn stories and lesser-known facts about the palace.
- If you are looking for a tour option with transportation from Paris
For a hassle-free tour experience, you can choose between ticket options that include return train transfers or comfortable air-conditioned coaches to get you from Paris to the Versailles Place and back.
Plan Your Visit
The main entrance to the Palace of Versailles is through the Court of Honor (Cour d'Honneur).
Use Entrance A (to the left of the Honor Courtyard) if you have purchased individual Versailles Palace tickets online. If you do not have tickets when you arrive, you will have to line up at the ticket counter which could take anything between 30-60 minutes and then go through Entrance A for security check.
If you have booked a guided tour or if you hold a skip-the-line ticket, your host will escort you through Entrance B of the palace (to the right of the Honor Courtyard). This is the quickest way to access the Palace. Your Versailles Skip-the-Line Tour tickets will allow you to skip the long entry line and be escorted through a dedicated entrance, saving you up to 3 hours of waiting.
Entrance H of the Palace is reserved for disabled access. You can present your proof of disability documents for free parking in the honor courtyard, and then use the access ramp to enter the palace.
Visitors can get free admission to all areas of the estate on the first Sunday of every month between November and March.
The Versailles Palace timings are Tue-Sun between 9:00 AM - 6.30 PM during the high season (April to October) and between 9:00 AM - 5.30 PM during the low season (November to March).
The Versailles Palace is closed every Monday, 25 December and 1 January.
The Palace attracts large crowds every day, so it is recommended that you visit the Palace early in the morning right when it opens, to beat the crowds. It is likely that the ticket queues will already be long, however, with skip-the-line Versailles Palace tickets, you can enter immediately and enjoy your tour before the crowds pour in. In addition, your priority access tickets will ensure you’re among the first to go through the security line - another long wait if you arrive during busy hours.
Between May 22-October 31, 2021, the fountain shows take place on Saturdays and Sundays. Between 1 July-31 Aug 2021, the garden shows will be held Tuesday-Friday, and 2 September-29 October 2021, it will be held on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. To access the gardens and attend these shows, you will need a Versailles Passport ticket or a Versailles Guided Tour with Priority Access + Passport ticket.
The Château de Versailles is located approximately 12 miles (40 minutes) West of Paris. You could choose to travel from Paris to Versailles by train, bus, car or opt for a convenient guided tour that includes round trip transportation.
For a hassle-free experience, opt for a guided tour that includes round trip transportation from Paris to Versailles. You can choose between tour options that offer train transfers or transfers via private coaches from centrally located pick up and drop off points. This is a very popular option among visitors due to the convenience it offers, and the added benefit of an expert local guide to show you around the estate.
There are three train stations in Versailles. The closest and most convenient stop is the Versailles Château Rive Gauche. Purchase a train pass from any ticket office at the metro stations and take the RER C line to get to the Versailles Château-Rive Gauche stop.
You can return to Paris by train that also departs from the same stop. The last train from Versailles Rive Gauche railway station departs at 11:55 PM.
Pro Tip: Buy a return train ticket at the beginning of the day to avoid the long lines at the station in the evening. Round trip tickets cost 7.00€ per person.
If you choose to travel by bus, you can take bus no. 171 from the Pont de Sèvres stop (located at the end of the metro line 9) and get dropped off at the Château de Versailles.
If you are driving to the Palace, the best route to take is to get on the Peripherique (the Paris beltway) and exit on the A13. However, It can get crowded, especially on summer weekends. Plan for a minimum travel time of 45 minutes. You can park your car at the metered public parking lot in front of the chateau for the duration of your visit.
Due to the large numbers of visitors at the Palace of Versailles every day, there can be upto a 60 minute wait in ticket queues, with a wait time of upto 2 hours during the peak season.
You can skip past long ticket queues with the skip-the-line Palace of Versailles tickets or with a guided tour pass. Your host will exchange your mobile voucher for a physical ticket and then escort you through Entrance B of the Versailles Palace.
While purchasing Versailles tickets on-site requires you to queue in two lines, the ticket box office and the entry lines, your skip the line tickets allows you to bypass both.
The Palace of Versailles provides you with many free services such as two free wifi areas, free and secure mobile charging stations, audio guides to help you find your way around, toilets and baby changing tables.
There are left luggage areas where you can store large items on your visit to the Versailles Palace
There are two audio guide pick-up counters, both located on the ground floor: one at the entrance to the apartments of Mesdames, and another at the entrance to the Gallery of Castles, just after crossing the Royal Court.
There are several good restaurants at your disposal around the Palace grounds. If you would rather pack a picnic, you could find yourself a spot in the Park, situated beyond the Versailles Gardens and enjoy your meal there. Be sure to carry water with you as it can get quite hot, especially during the summer months.
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Explore Versailles Palace
The Château de Versailles is one amongst the world’s most prestigious monuments, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site and “Monument Historique”. With over 700 rooms, the Palace of Versailles offers a sneak peek into the lives of the French monarchy during their most influential years. From the glittering Hall of Mirrors to the stunning portraits that sweep the ceilings of the State Apartments, the Palace takes you back in time. Displaying over 60,000 artwork collections, Versailles is an ode to five centuries of French History.
All ticket options to the Palace of Versailles gives you access to the Chateau.
The Versailles Gardens were created out of the marshes that covered the hunting grounds of Versailles. André Le Nôtre, a famous French gardener, designed and conceived a series of gardens, groves, and parks for the palace by taming and leveling the surrounding woods. A testimony of French design and detailing, the gardens are marked by ornate fountains, exquisite sculptures, parterres and groves with a canal in the forefront, offering a spectacular sight. All these elements of these incredible gardens come alive during the musical shows, to the rhythm of French Baroque music and dramatic lighting effects.
You may access the gardens for free only on days that the Fountains and Musical Gardens shows do not happen. On days that shows do take place, you will need to have a valid ticket to enter.
Standard admission tickets do not include access to the gardens and fountains. You will need to purchase the Passport ticket, with which you will be able to visit the entire estate, including the palace, the gardens and the fountain shows.
The Musical Fountains Shows are one of the major attractions at the Palace of Versailles gardens. A 350-year tradition, watch scores of historical fountain masterpieces come alive to the tunes of Baroque music.
Show Dates
April 2 to 30 Oct, 2022: Every Saturday and Sunday except May 1
May 3 to June 28, 2022: Every Tuesday
Special Dates: April 15, May 26, July 14, and August 15, 2022.
The vast gardens at the Palace of Versailles present an extraordinary experience when set against the scores of some of the greatest French Baroque composers including Lully, Leclair, Campra, Charpentier, and Rameau. Discover the groves and other preserved areas amidst a truly Royal French setting and ambience.
Show Dates
April 1 to April 29 ,2022: Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, except April 15 (musical fountain show)
May 5 to June 30, 2022: Every Thursday and Friday, except May 26 (musical fountain show)
July 1 to August 31, 2022: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, except July 14 (musical fountain show)
September 1 to October 28, 2022: Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
The Fountains Night Show combines the magic of illumination, music and splendid visuals at night. With spectacular fireworks and staged effects, this show leaves an indelible mark on the viewers.
Dates
June 11 to September 17, 2022: Every Saturday evening and June 14 from 8:30 PM to 11:05 PM
Special Dates: August 15 (Fire Night Show) and September 24 (Electro Night Fountains Show)
You will need a Versailles Passport ticket or a Versailles Guided Tour ticket with Priority Access.
Away from all the ceremony of the Palace, the Estate of Trianon lies adjacent to the Petit Park and is home to the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon palaces, the Queen’s Hamlet and a variety of ornamental gardens. It is most closely associated with Queen Marie-Antoinette, as she often sought refuge here and commissioned the large and marvelous landscaped gardens centered around a hamlet of rustic cottages.
Estate timings
Tuesday - Sunday from 12:30 PM to 6:30 PM
The last entry is at 6:00 PM
General admission tickets do not include access to these parts of the estate. You will need to purchase the passport ticket, with which you will be able to visit the entire estate, including Marie Antoinette’s Estate, Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon and the Queen’s Hamlet
Step back in time as you browse through the works showcased at the Carrosses Gallery. Created by Louis-Philippe, the gallery houses a valuable collection of carriages, sleds, cars and harnesses.
Gallery timings
Tuesday - Sunday | 12:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Last entry is at 6:00 PM
Entry to the Carrosses Gallery is free and does not require an admission ticket.
The Versailles Park is located beyond the Gardens and is situated around the Grand Canal. The Park covers approximately 800 hectares, marked with straight paths going in and out of wooded areas and farmed lands and offers incredible views of the Gardens and Palace. Picnic on the lawn or ride around on a Segway tour as you take in the grandeur of the Royal Estate.
Hours
Tuesday - Sunday | 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Last entry is at 6:00 PM
All ticket options to the Palace of Versailles gives you access to the Park.
Visitor Tips & Hacks
- There are two audio guide pick-up counters, both located on the ground floor: one at the entrance to the Apartments of Mesdames, and another at the entrance to the Gallery of Castles, just after crossing the Royal Court.
- Visitors are requested not to touch any vases or statues, not to walk on the lawns or to have picnics.
- Animals must be kept on a lead. They are not allowed in Marie-Antoinette's Estate or inside the gardens and groves.
- Use of camera flashes and mobile phones is prohibited inside the Museum.
- In the interest of everyone, proper dress is required.
- Use of extendable monopod stick poles for smartphones is strictly prohibited in the rooms of the Museum
- The Park and Gardens are open every day. The access is free except during Musical Fountains Shows and Musical Gardens.
- There are three train stations in Versailles, the closest one of the Palace is Versailles Château Rive Gauche.
- The following items must be left at the bag deposit: walking sticks, umbrellas, pointed, sharp or blunt objects, suitcases, briefcases, rucksacks, shopping and other bags, pushchairs, children's cars, push scooters, helmets, camera tripods, reproductions and casts.
- You are allowed to bring your own picnic or lunch to Versailles, but you can of course only eat outside the castle (in the gardens).
- Every first sunday from November to March sees free entry to the Palace of Versailles for all.
Versailles Palace Tickets FAQs
A. Yes. You can book your Palace of Versailles tickets online as they now accept only digital reservations.
A. It depends on the Palace of Versailles ticket you choose to book. While some tickets offer a full refund on canceling tickets up to 48-72 hours in advance, for others there may be no refund available on cancelation. Please check before you make your reservation.
A. Versailles Palace is open every day of the week, except Mondays. Between 1 April to 31 October, it is open between 09:00 AM to 06:30 PM (last entry at 05:30 PM); between 1 November and 31 March, it is open between 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM (last entry at 05:00 PM).
A. Essential parts of the Versailles Palace open post-COVID-19 are The King’s State Apartments, The Queen’s State Apartments, The Hall of Mirrors, The Gallery of Battles, and The Trianon Estate.
A. In light of COVID-19, multiple health and safety measures have been enforced. The Palace of Versailles now accepts only online reservations. Markers have been placed on the ground every 1 meter to ensure social distancing. It is mandatory that visitors wear masks that cover their nose and face throughout their entire visit; sanitizer dispensers have also been placed at various entrances.
A. Ticket options available for visiting the Palace of Versailles are standard admission tickets with multilingual audioguides, skip the line tickets to the palace and gardens, guided tours as well as the Versailles Passport ticket that allows you access to all parts of the Versailles Palace.
A. Yes, you can skip the long ticket lines with these Palace of Versailles tickets. The ticket purchase line at the Versailles can be anywhere between 45-90 minutes long. We recommend you purchase your tickets in advance so that you can skip these lines and head straight to the security at the time of your visit.
A. Yes, there are multiple guided tours that provide skip the line access to the palace as well as the gardens and fountains.
A. The Versailles Passport ticket is a ticket variant that gives you access to all of the estate. With the Versailles Passport, you will be able to visit the Palace with audioguide, the estate of Trianon, temporary exhibitions, the Gardens and the Park, the Musical Fountains Shows or the Musical Gardens and the Coach Gallery.
A. Yes, tickets for the Palace and the Gardens are separate. Standard admission tickets do not include access to the gardens and fountains. However, with the Passport ticket, you will be able to visit the entire estate, including the palace, the gardens and the fountain shows.
A. You can purchase tickets to the Palace of Versailles up to 3 months in advance.
A. Audioguides at the Palace of Versailles are available in 11 languages: Spanish, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese and Russian.