Palace of Versailles

Apr 1 TO Oct 31 Timings Days (Apr 1 TO Oct 31)	TIMINGS	Last Admission
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	09:00–18:30	17:45
Wednesday	09:00–18:30	17:45
Thursday	09:00–18:30	17:45
Friday (Today)	09:00–18:30	17:45
Saturday	09:00–18:30	17:45
Sunday	09:00–18:30	17:45

Nov 1 TO Dec 31 Timings Days (Nov 1 TO Dec 31)	TIMINGS	Last Admission
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	09:00–17:30	16:45
Wednesday	09:00–17:30	16:45
Thursday	09:00–17:30	16:45
Friday	09:00–17:30	16:45
Saturday	09:00–17:30	16:45
Sunday	09:00–17:30	16:45

Jan 1 TO Mar 31 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Mar 31)	TIMINGS	Last Admission
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	09:00–17:30	16:45
Wednesday	09:00–17:30	16:45
Thursday	09:00–17:30	16:45
Friday	09:00–17:30	16:45
Saturday	09:00–17:30	16:45
Sunday	09:00–17:30	16:45

Château de Versailles: Tuesday to Sunday 9am–6:30pm (High season), 9am-5:30pm (Low season)
Marie Antoinette Estate & Palace of Trianon: Tuesday to Sunday 12pm–6:30pm (High season), 12pm–5:30pm (Low season)
The Parks: Daily 7am-8:30pm (High season), 8am–6pm (Low season)
The Gardens: Daily 8am-8:30pm (High season), 8am-6pm Daily (Low season)

Estate of Trianon Paris

Apr 1 TO Oct 31 Timings Days (Apr 1 TO Oct 31)	TIMINGS	Last Admission
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	12:00–18:30	17:45
Wednesday	12:00–18:30	17:45
Thursday	12:00–18:30	17:45
Friday (Today)	12:00–18:30	17:45
Saturday	12:00–18:30	17:45
Sunday	12:00–18:30	17:45

Nov 1 TO Dec 31 Timings Days (Nov 1 TO Dec 31)	TIMINGS	Last Admission
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	12:00–17:30	16:45
Wednesday	12:00–17:30	16:45
Thursday	12:00–17:30	16:45
Friday	12:00–17:30	16:45
Saturday	12:00–17:30	16:45
Sunday	12:00–17:30	16:45

Jan 1 TO Mar 31 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Mar 31)	TIMINGS	Last Admission
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	12:00–17:30	16:45
Wednesday	12:00–17:30	16:45
Thursday	12:00–17:30	16:45
Friday	12:00–17:30	16:45
Saturday	12:00–17:30	16:45
Sunday	12:00–17:30	16:45

Gardens

Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31)	TIMINGS
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	09:00–18:30
Wednesday	09:00–18:30
Thursday	09:00–18:30
Friday (Today)	09:00–18:30
Saturday	09:00–18:30
Sunday	09:00–18:30

Museum of the history of fFance

Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31)	TIMINGS	Last Admission
Monday	09:00–18:30	18:00
Tuesday	09:00–18:30	18:00
Wednesday	09:00–18:30	18:00
Thursday	09:00–18:30	18:00
Friday (Today)	09:00–18:30	18:00
Saturday	09:00–18:30	18:00
Sunday	09:00–18:30	18:00

The Great Stables

Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31)	TIMINGS	Last Admission
Monday	09:00–18:30	18:00
Tuesday	09:00–18:30	18:00
Wednesday	09:00–18:30	18:00
Thursday	09:00–18:30	18:00
Friday (Today)	09:00–18:30	18:00
Saturday	09:00–18:30	18:00
Sunday	09:00–18:30	18:00

La Flottille

Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31)	TIMINGS	Last Admission
Monday	09:00–17:00	17:00
Tuesday	09:00–17:00	17:00
Wednesday	09:00–17:00	17:00
Thursday	09:00–17:00	17:00
Friday (Today)	09:00–17:00	17:00
Saturday	09:00–17:00	17:00
Sunday	09:00–17:00	17:00

Best time to visit the Palace of Versailles

Weekday vs Weekend

The Palace of Versailles is closed on Mondays, so Sundays and Tuesdays are typically packed with visitors. Wednesdays and Fridays are relatively less crowded.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Pleasant

Crowded

Very Crowded

Closed

Peak season vs low season

The peak season of the Palace of Versailles coincides with Paris' tourist season, from the first of April until the end of October. During the peak season, the palace is open until 6:30pm.
The low season of the Palace of Versailles coincides with the Paris' winter, from the first of November until the end of March. During the low season, the palace is open until 5:30pm.

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Off Season

Moderate Season

Peak Season

The Palace of Versailles is open to the public throughout the year. However, its opening hours vary according to the high and low tourist season. While the high season extends from the end of spring to the beginning of autumn; the low season goes on through autumn and lasts till the end of winter. The dates are:

High Season: April 1–October 31
Low Season: November 1–March 31

Palace of Versailles opening hours

Château de Versailles

High season
9 am-6.30 pm Tuesday–Sunday

Low Season
9 am–5.30pm Tuesday–Sunday

Marie Antoinette Estate & Palace of Trianon

High season
9 am-6.30 pm Tuesday–Sunday

Low Season
9 am–5.30pm Tuesday–Sunday

The parks

High Season
7 am–8.30 pm daily

Low Season
8 am–6 pm daily

The gardens

High Season
7 am–8.30 pm daily

Low Season
8 am–6 pm daily

The best time to visit the Palace of Versailles

High season: Early April to late June and early October to early November.
The weather during these months is mild, which lets you enjoy the outdoors – walking, activities, and exploring the city of Versailles. Although the crowd during these months is relatively larger, which means longer queues and wait time.
Low season: Early November through late March. These months are perfect if you wish to experience and enjoy the city of Versailles without the maddening crowds that it attracts.
Time of the day: Keep in mind that most people visiting Versailles are traveling from Paris. To avoid this crowd, plan to visit the palace immediately after it opens or a couple of hours before it closes.

Versailles show timings

The Musical Fountain shows

March 30–October 27, 2024: On every Saturday & Sunday
May 7–June 25, 2024: On every Tuesday
Other dates: March 29, April 1, May 8–9, May 20, and August 15

The Night Fountains show

March 30–October 27, 2024: On every Saturday & Sunday
May 7–June 25, 2024: On every Tuesday
Other dates: March 29, April 1, May 8–9, May 20, and August 15

The Musical Gardens

March 30–October 27, 2024: On every Saturday & Sunday
May 7–June 25, 2024: On every Tuesday
Other dates: March 29, April 1, May 8–9, May 20, and August 15

The Royal Serenade (Hall of Mirrors)

March 30–October 27, 2024: On every Saturday & Sunday
May 7–June 25, 2024: On every Tuesday
Other dates: March 29, April 1, May 8–9, May 20, and August 15

Frequently asked questions about the Palace of Versailles timings

How must time should I spend at the Palace of Versailles?

To tour the palace itself should take you between 2–3 hours. However, if you wish to tour the gardens and stay for the shows, it's best to plan a full-day visit.

Is the Palace of Versailles open on public holidays?

The palace is open every day (from 9 am–6.30 pm) except on Mondays (weekly off). But the Palace Gardens and the Park are open every day, with free admission too.

Is access to the gardens free?

Yes, access to the gardens is free except on days of the fountain shows and musical gardens.

Do my entry tickets include access to the shows?

Yes, your entry tickets give you access to a host of spaces and events within the palace premises, including the shows

I'm traveling from Paris to visit the Palace of Versailles. Which is the best day to plan this day trip?

Any day between Wednesday–Friday would be a good time to visit the palace since Tuesdays and the weekends will be crowded. However, this would mean missing out on the shows that take place only over the weekends.

Is the Palace of Versailles worth visiting?

Yes, it definitely is worth a visit. It is a historical landmark in France, with stunning architecture and magnificent gardens.

Are there other things to do and explore in the city of Versailles, other than the palace?

Yes, there are tons of other things to do. If you have the time, plan a 2-day trip to the City of Versailles and spend time exploring the historic commune – walking tours down Paris Avenue, shop for souvenirs from vintage shops, and explore historical neighborhoods – Saint-Louis and Antiquarian.