PRIJZEN VERGELIJKEN EN UW VERSAILLES TICKETS BOEKEN
Volledige toegang tot dit prachtige paleis op eigen gelegenheid met een audiogids in een keuze van 11 talen
- Verken iconische gedeeltes zoals de Koninklijke Appartementen, de Spiegelzaal de uitgestrekte tuinen van Versailles op je eigen tempo.
- Inclusief meeslepend audiocommentaar beschikbaar in het Spaans, Chinees, Engels, Frans, Duits, Italiaans, Japans, Koreaans, Pools, Portugees en Russisch
- Van april tot oktober zijn de tickets inclusief de toegang tot de Muzikale Tuin Shows (dinsdag en vrijdag) en de muzikale fontein show (zaterdag en zondag).
- Tip: Plan je bezoek in de namiddag (daluren) voor snellere toegang zodat je alle attracties zorgvuldig kan bezoeken.
- De toegang is gratis voor alle bezoekers jonger dan 18 jaar, en voor alle EU-burgers jonger dan 26 jaar (neem a.u.b. een geldig identiteitsbewijs mee).
- Deze ervaring kan niet worden geannuleerd, gewijzigd of verplaatst.
Zelfgeleide tour door het Paleis van Versailles met een audiogids beschikbaar in 10 talen
- Met een Versailles Paspoort kun je alle gebieden, inclusief het landgoed van Marie Antoinette, de Carrosses Galerij en de Koninklijke Appartementen, op je eigen tempo verkennen.
- Onze tour coördinator zal je ticket dichtbij de ingang overhandigen. Dit ticket geeft je fast track toegang tot het indrukwekkende paleis.
- Inclusief audiogids, beschikbaar in het Spaans, Chinees, Engels, Frans, Duits, Italiaans, Japans, Koreaans, Portugees en Russisch
- Van april tot oktober zijn de tickets inclusief de toegang tot de Muzikale Tuin Shows (dinsdag en vrijdag) en de Muzikale Fontein Shows (zaterdag en zondag).
- Kinderen van 6-18 jaar krijgen korting en kinderen van 5 jaar en jonger hebben geen ticket nodig.
- Het is niet mogelijk om weer toegang te krijgen nadat je het terrein hebt verlaten. Als je weer toegang wil krijgen tot het terrein moet je een nieuwe ticket kopen.
- Je kan tot 24 uur van tevoren annuleren voor een volledige terugbetaling.
Fast track toegang en rondleiding door het Paleis van Versailles in 4 talen (Engels, Frans, Spaans en Italiaans)
- Bezoek het Paleis van Versailles met een deskundige historicus gids die jouw ervaring zal verrijken met interessante verhalen en feiten.
- Verken de sierlijke Koninklijke Appartementen, met salons versierd in verschillende thema's en uitgebreide plafondschilderingen, voordat je door gaat naar de glinsterende Spiegelzaal.
- Tip: Tijdens het hoogseizoen (van april tot en met oktober) raden we je aan om het Paleis vroeg in de ochtend te bezoeken om de drukte te vermijden.
- Kinderen van 6-18 jaar krijgen korting (neem a.u.b. een geldig identiteitsbewijs mee) en kinderen van 5 jaar en jonger hebben geen ticket nodig.
- Deze tickets kunnen niet worden geannuleerd, gewijzigd of terugbetaald.
Flexibele Paleis van Versailles ticket met een audiogids (beschikbaar in 11 talen)
- Verken het paleis op je eigen tempo, van de prachtig versierde Koninklijke Appartementen tot de indrukwekkende Spiegelzaal.
- Inclusief audiogids, beschikbaar in het Spaans, Chinees, Engels, Frans, Duits, Italiaans, Japans, Koreaans, Pools, Portugees en Russisch
- Tip: Begin in de namiddag om de spits over te slaan.
- Dit flexibele ticket kan op elk moment binnen 3 jaar na aankoop worden ingewisseld.
- De toegang is gratis voor kinderen jonger dan 18 jaar en voor EU-burgers jonger dan 26 jaar.(neem a.u.b. een geldig identiteitsbewijs mee).
- Deze ervaring is niet inclusief toegang tot het Trianon landgoed.
- Kan niet worden geannuleerd, gewijzigd of herschikt
Retour busrit van Parijs naar Versailles en een zelfgeleide tour met audiopen (beschikbaar in 11 talen).
- Haal je tickets op bij onze tourcoördinator in Parijs en stap in een comfortabele bus met airconditioning naar het Paleis van Versailles.
- Inclusief audiogids, beschikbaar in het Spaans, Chinees, Engels, Frans, Duits, Italiaans, Japans, Koreaans, Pools, Portugees en Russisch.
- Ontdek de Koninklijke Appartementen, de Spiegelzaal en tijdelijke tentoonstellingen.
- Van april tot oktober zijn de tickets inclusief de toegang tot de Muzikale Tuin Shows (dinsdag en vrijdag) en de Muzikale Fontein Shows (zaterdag en zondag).
- Let op, dit ticket biedt geen toegang tot het landgoed van Trianon.
- Kinderen van 6-18 jaar krijgen korting en kinderen van 5 jaar en jonger hebben geen ticket nodig (neem a.u.b. een geldig identiteitsbewijs mee).
- Je kan deze tickets tot 24 uur van tevoren annuleren voor een volledige terugbetaling.
Fast track toegang tot het Paleis van Versailles met handige mobiele tickets
- Onze tour coördinator zal je ticket dichtbij de ingang overhandigen. Dit ticket geeft je fast track toegang tot het indrukwekkende paleis.
- Geniet van een zelfgeleide tour door de Koninklijke Appartementen van Versailles, de Spiegelzaal en de Carrosses Galerij met een audiogids die enkele van de meest verleidelijke geheimen van het paleis ontmaskert.
- Na het verkennen van dit markante voorbeeld van Europese kunst uit de 17e eeuw kun je genieten van een wandeling door de uitgestrekte Franse tuinen die zich over 250 hectare uitstrekken.
- Van april tot oktober zijn de tickets inclusief de toegang tot de Muzikale Tuin Shows (dinsdag en vrijdag) en de Muzikale Fontein Shows (zaterdag en zondag).
- Kinderen van 6-18 jaar krijgen korting en kinderen van 5 jaar en jonger hebben geen ticket nodig (neem a.u.b. een geldig identiteitsbewijs mee).
- Let op, dit ticket biedt geen toegang tot het landgoed van Trianon.
- Je kan tot 24 uur van tevoren annuleren voor een volledige terugbetaling.
Retour busrit van Parijs naar Versailles met een rondleiding beschikbaar in 5 talen.
- Sla de wachtrijen buiten het prachtige paleis over en verken iconische gedeeltes zoals de Koninklijke Appartementen en de Spiegelzaal met een deskundige historicus gids.
- Rondleidingen zijn beschikbaar in het Engels, Spaans, Frans, Italiaans of Portugees.
- Ontdek na je rondleiding door het paleis de groene tuinen van Versailles met 386 kunstwerken, waaronder meer dan 200 beelden, fonteinen, vijvers, bloembedden en bossen.
- Van april tot oktober zijn de tickets inclusief de toegang tot de Muzikale Tuin Show (dinsdag en vrijdag) en de Muzikale Fontein Show (zaterdag en zondag).
- Gereduceerde prijzen voor kinderen van 3-17 jaar en gratis voor kinderen jonger dan 3 jaar (neem a.u.b. een geldig identiteitsbewijs mee).
- Let op, dit ticket biedt geen toegang tot het landgoed van Trianon.
- Deze vermeldingen kunnen niet worden geannuleerd, gewijzigd of opnieuw gepland
Retour reis met de trein van Parijs naar Versailles met de keuze tussen een rondleiding met een deskundige gids of een rondleiding met een audiopen.
- Vertrek vanuit Parijs richting Versailles met een lokale tourcoördinator die je begeleidt voor een probleemloze transfer.
- Voor rondleidingen kan je kiezen tussen een Engels-, Frans- of Spaanstalige gids; voor zelfgeleide tours krijg je een audiopen, beschikbaar in het Spaans, Chinees, Engels, Frans, Duits, Italiaans, Japans, Koreaans, Pools, Portugees en Russisch.
- Sla lange wachtrijen over en ga direct naar de mooiste kamers van het paleis, inclusief de Staatsappartementen van de Koning, de weelderige Appartementen van de Koningin en de Kroningszaal.
- Van april tot oktober zijn de tickets inclusief de toegang tot de Muzikale Tuin Show (dinsdag en vrijdag) en de Muzikale Fontein Show (zaterdag en zondag).
- Na de tour kun je terug keren naar Parijs met de trein wanneer het jou uitkomt.
- Kinderen van 6-18 jaar krijgen tickets met korting en kinderen van 5 jaar en jonger hebben geen ticket nodig (neem a.u.b. een geldig identiteitsbewijs mee).
- Je kan tot 24 uur van tevoren annuleren voor een volledige terugbetaling.
Versailles Palace Tickets
One of the finest examples of 17th-century French art and architecture, the Versailles Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a must-see French landmark. Located just 40 minutes outside of Paris in the city of Versailles, the Grand Palace was once the epicenter of French royal power and home to the French Monarchy. Today, it serves as a museum of the history of France.
With your Versailles tickets, explore 2300 intricately decorated rooms, including the famous Hall of Mirrors, the War Room and the King and Queen’s grand apartments. Witness the remarkable works of art that are housed in the castle, and stroll through the stunning Gardens of Versailles.
There are several different Versailles ticket options for you to choose from.
All Your Palace of Versailles Ticket Options
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.
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.
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.
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.
Which Versailles Ticket Should You Go For
- 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 Versaille 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 April 4th to November 1st 2020, the shows take place on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Plan to visit one of these days if you want to witness the musical fountain shows that take place in the Gardens of Versailles. 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. Read more
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
- Every Tuesday between May 19th- June 23rd, 2020
- Saturdays and Sundays between April 4th to November 1st, 2020
- Special dates- April 10th, May 8th and 21st, July 14th 2020
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 ambiance.
Dates
- Every Tuesday from April 7 - May 12 and June 30 - October 27
- Every Friday from April 3 - October 30
- Closed dates - April 10, May 8, July 14
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
- Every Saturday from June 13th to September 19th, 2020.
- Water displays From 8:30 PM to 10:40 PM and fireworks from 10:50 PM to 11:05 PM
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.
FAQ's
Q. What are my ticket options for visiting the Palace of Versailles?
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.
Q. Can I skip the long lines with these tickets?
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.
Q.Are there skip the line guided tours available for visiting the Palace of Versailles?
A. Yes, there are multiple guided tours that provide skip the line access to the palace as well as the gardens and fountains.
Q. Can I cancel my Palace of Versailles tickets if I have a change in plans?
A. Yes, some of our Versailles Palace tickets can be cancelled up to 24 hours before the date of experience. Please refer to the experience’s cancellation policy for more details.
Q. What is the Versailles Passport ticket?
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.
Q. How long are my Palace of Versailles tickets valid for?
A. Some of the Palace of Versailles tickets have extended validity. For example, the Passport tickets are valid until June 2020. Should you miss your scheduled visit, you can come back later and visit the palace anytime before June 2020.
Q. Do I need separate tickets for visiting the gardens and fountains of Versailles?
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.
Q. How long in advance can I purchase my tickets?
A. You can purchase tickets to the Palace of Versailles up to 3 months in advance.
Q. What languages are the audioguides available in?
A. Audioguides at the Palace of Versailles are available in 11 languages: Spanish, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese and Russian.
Q. What are the Versailles open hours and timings?
A. The Palace of Versailles is open Tuesday through Sunday, from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Last admission is at 5:00 PM. Closed on Mondays, 25 December and 1 January.