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Timings guide to the Palace of Versailles

Today

Open 09:00–18:30

Last Admission

17:45

Best time to visit the Palace of Versailles

Weekday vs Weekend

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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

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  • 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

Chateau de Versailles

High season
9 am-6.30 pm Tuesday–Sunday

Low Season
9 am–5.30pm Tuesday–Sunday

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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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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.

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