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The main entrance to the Palace of Versailles is through the Court of Honor (Cour d'Honneur).
The main entrance to the Palace of Versailles is through the Court of Honor (Cour d'Honneur).
The main entrance to the Palace of Versailles is through the Court of Honor (Cour d'Honneur).
The main entrance to the Palace of Versailles is through the Court of Honor (Cour d'Honneur).
The main entrance to the Palace of Versailles is through the Court of Honor (Cour d'Honneur).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Download our Palace of Versailles guide to uncover the secrets of the most famous of all French palaces. In this guide, we will help you discover the finer intricacies of the royal palace and how to enjoy all that it has to offer without getting overwhelmed by the wealth of its many attractions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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
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
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
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
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.
Tuesday - Sunday | 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Last entry is at 6:00 PM
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.
Tuesday - Sunday | 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Last entry is at 6:00 PM
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. As a part of health and safety guidelines, 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.
Elevate your Versailles visit with expert-led tours that bring stories to life while ensuring you see all the must-visit highlights.
Inclusions
90-minute guided tour of the palace
90-minute guided tour of the estate (as per option selected)
90-minute guided tour of the King's private apartment (as per option selected)
Professional English/French/Italian-speaking guide
Access to the gardens with the Fountain or Musical show (Apr to Oct only) (as per the option selected)
Exclusions
Reserved entry to the Palace at your selected time with the flexibility to explore at your own pace.
Inclusions
Timed entry to the palace
Access to the Trianon Estate (as per option selected)
Access to the musical gardens & fountain shows (as per option selected)
Tea at Ore restaurant (as per option selected)
Round-trip transfers from Paris (as per option selected)
Exclusions
Easy transfers from Paris & explore Versailles your way—self or guided.
Everything you get: Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned coach from Paris to Versailles and enter the Palace with timed entry tickets.
Explore the grandeur of Versailles—from the iconic Hall of Mirrors to the lavish Grand King's Apartment, and ongoing exhibitions.
Enjoy complimentary access to the French formal Gardens between November and March, and wander through the sprawling verdant Park—perfect for a picnic.
Why choose this: Skip planning the travel logistics and only focus on crafting the perfect itinerary!
Upgrades: Enhance your visit with a guided tour of the Palace, covering key sights with expert insights.
Choose a small group tour (15 guests) for a more intimate, interactive experience.
Inclusions
Skip-the-line entry to the palace
Round-trip bus transfers from the Eiffel Tower
English-speaking professional guide (as per option selected)
Access to the entire estate (as per option selected)
Small-group guided tour (as per option selected)
You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Elevate your estate visit with exclusive access to the private chambers of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
Everything you get: Led by a multilingual expert guide, step inside the otherwise restricted King's Private Apartments, an intimate space featuring a suite of rooms belonging to the last two kings of Versailles. Depending on the tour day, you can either visit the Royal Chapel or the Royal Opera (decided by your guide), each a grand construction from the early 18th century.
Post the tour, enjoy a self-guided visit to the palace.
Why choose this: Most tours don't include access to the King's Private Apartments—this one does. Step beyond the grand halls for a rare look at royal life behind closed doors.
Inclusions
Exclusions
Inclusions
Entry to day/night Musical Fountains Show at the Palace of Versailles (as per the option selected)
Entry to Musical Gardens Show (as per the option selected)
Dedicated car parking (as per the option selected)
Direct access via Neptune Gate (as per the option selected)
Glass of champagne (as per the option selected)
Exclusions
One ticket, two iconic sites—unlock a special discount to explore France's iconic museum and royal legacy.
Everything you get: Save up to 2 hours of waiting at both, the Louvre Museum and the Versailles Palace, with timed entry tickets.
At the Louvre, access Musée Eugène-Delacroix which houses his masterpiece, Liberty Leading the People, and the remaining 35,000 pieces including the Mona Lisa. To help you navigate the vastness, a multilingual audio guide is available with your ticket.
At the Versailles Palace, gain access to the entire estate—Palace, Trianon Estate, and shows at the Gardens, with your passport ticket.
Wander through the iconic Hall of Mirrors in the Palace; explore the royals' retreat homes at the Trianon Estate to see how royals lived beyond their official duties; and if you're visiting between April and October, enjoy a mesmerizing fountain show set to Baroque music set in the Gardens.
Why choose this: Experience the hearts of French art and architecture in one combo. Avoid the hassle of multiple bookings and long wait lines with reserved access to both landmarks.
Inclusions Louvre Museum
Reserved access entry ticket
Access to temporary exhibitions
Free admission to the Musée Eugène-Delacroix
Audio guide available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish & Japanese
Palace of Versailles
Passport ticket (access to the palace + estate + garden shows)
Entry to the temporary exhibitions
Louvre Museum
Versailles Palace
Get priority access to explore Versailles’ private royal retreats, beyond the Palace.
Everything you get: Skip the wait with priority access tickets and follow the audio guide/interactive map on the official Versailles app, Chateau de Versailles, to explore the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, the Queen's Hamlet, and the gardens.
Why choose this: Visiting the Trianon Estate reveals the royals’ private world beyond their official duties—their daily lives, personal interests, and leisure spaces like the billiards room, games room, and farm.
Inclusions
Skip-the-line tickets to the Trianon Estate, after noon
Temporary exhibitions held in the Grand Trianon
The Coach Gallery, from 12:30pm
Exclusions
A complete Versailles experience—estate and meal included.
Inclusions
Versailles Palace
Re-entry upon leaving the Palace and Garden premises is not allowed.
Animals are not permitted in the palace, gardens, and Trianon Estate.
Avoid carrying weapons and sharp objects.
Valuable items and clothing cannot be deposited in left luggage.
For information on the Musical Fountains Show and Musical Gardens, click here.
Left luggage items should be collected at the end of the visit, before 6pm in the high season (April to October) and until 5pm in the low season (November to March).
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