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Reserved entry to the Palace at your selected time with the flexibility to explore at your own pace.
- Everything you get: Step into the opulence of Versailles with timed entry to the Palace and explore the lavish Grand King's Apartment, the iconic Hall of Mirrors, and ongoing exhibitions.
- Wander through the vast Versailles Park, and from November to March, enjoy complimentary access to the Gardens.
- Why choose this: A self-paced exploration allows great flexibility in building your itinerary. Spend time on what interests you—history, art, or architecture.
- Upgrades: Extend your experience and explore beyond the main palace by upgrading to a passport ticket, granting access to the Trianon Estate—the royals’ private residences set apart as a retreat from Versailles’ grandeur, offering a glimpse into their lives beyond official duties.
- Visiting between April and October? Catch a fountain or musical show in the Gardens, a stunning choreography of Baroque music and water displays.
Reserved entry to the Palace at your selected time with the flexibility to explore at your own pace.
- Everything you get: Step into the opulence of Versailles with timed entry to the Palace and explore the lavish Grand King's Apartment, the iconic Hall of Mirrors, and ongoing exhibitions.
- Wander through the vast Versailles Park, and from November to March, enjoy complimentary access to the Gardens.
- Why choose this: A self-paced exploration allows great flexibility in building your itinerary. Spend time on what interests you—history, art, or architecture.
- Upgrades: Extend your experience and explore beyond the main palace by upgrading to a passport ticket, granting access to the Trianon Estate—the royals’ private residences set apart as a retreat from Versailles’ grandeur, offering a glimpse into their lives beyond official duties.
- Visiting between April and October? Catch a fountain or musical show in the Gardens, a stunning choreography of Baroque music and water displays.
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
- Live guide
- Access to the King's Private Apartments
- 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).
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Elevate your Versailles visit with expert-led tours that bring stories to life while ensuring you see all the must-visit highlights.
- Everything you get: Skip-the-ticket-line and enter through a separate entrance with your expert multilingual guide. As you walk through the Palace and its iconic spaces, learn about its history and architecture.
- After, stroll through the French-style gardens designed by André Le Nôtre or the expansive Park featuring the Grand Canal and the Lake of the Swiss Guards.
- Why choose this: A deeper dive into the Versailles Palace's history, architecture, and role in World War I and the French Revolution, brought to life with expert storytelling.
- Upgrades: Explore beyond the main palace by upgrading to a passport ticket, granting access to the Trianon Estate—the royals’ private residences set apart as a retreat from Versailles’ grandeur, offering a glimpse into their lives beyond official duties.
- Visiting between April and October? Catch a fountain or musical show in the Gardens, a stunning choreography of Baroque music and water displays.
- Extend your experience with an exclusive guided tour of the King's Private Apartments, designed for intimate use and accessible only with a guide. Here, Louis XVI welcomed Benjamin Franklin in 1778, and Mozart performed a private concert in 1763.
Elevate your Versailles visit with expert-led tours that bring stories to life while ensuring you see all the must-visit highlights.
- Everything you get: Skip-the-ticket-line and enter through a separate entrance with your expert multilingual guide. As you walk through the Palace and its iconic spaces, learn about its history and architecture.
- After, stroll through the French-style gardens designed by André Le Nôtre or the expansive Park featuring the Grand Canal and the Lake of the Swiss Guards.
- Why choose this: A deeper dive into the Versailles Palace's history, architecture, and role in World War I and the French Revolution, brought to life with expert storytelling.
- Upgrades: Explore beyond the main palace by upgrading to a passport ticket, granting access to the Trianon Estate—the royals’ private residences set apart as a retreat from Versailles’ grandeur, offering a glimpse into their lives beyond official duties.
- Visiting between April and October? Catch a fountain or musical show in the Gardens, a stunning choreography of Baroque music and water displays.
- Extend your experience with an exclusive guided tour of the King's Private Apartments, designed for intimate use and accessible only with a guide. Here, Louis XVI welcomed Benjamin Franklin in 1778, and Mozart performed a private concert in 1763.
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
- Guided tour of the gardens
- Transportation
- 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).
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Combos
Combo (Save 5%): Louvre Museum + Versailles Palace Tickets
from €55.50
€52.72
5% off
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.
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
- There is no priority access to the temporary exhibitions inside the Louvre. If you miss your scheduled time slot, you must join the line for regular ticket holders.
- The visit routes will be signposted, with no possible backtracking to avoid crossing flows. Additionally, re-entry is not allowed after you leave the venue.
- The venue is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Entry to the venue will be free on July 14 owing to Independence Day in France.
- Please note that printed tickets are required to enter the venue.
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).
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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.
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)
- 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).
- You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Guided Tours
Guided Tour of the King's Private Apartments with Palace of Versailles Skip-the-Line Tickets
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 of the estate, covering the Palace, Trianon Estate, and the Gardens. If you're visiting between April and October, catch a musical/fountain show in Gardens—a one-off experience where water fountains dance to Baroque music.
- 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.
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 of the estate, covering the Palace, Trianon Estate, and the Gardens. If you're visiting between April and October, catch a musical/fountain show in Gardens—a one-off experience where water fountains dance to Baroque music.
- 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
- Skip-the-line passport tickets
- \90-minute guided tour of the King's private apartment
- Official Versaille multilingual guide
- Exclusive access to either the Royal Opera or Royal Chapel
- Small group tour of 20 or less
Exclusions
- Guided tour of the Versailles Palace
- Entry to the Royal Chapel or Royal Opera is at the guide's discretion.
- 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).
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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.
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
- Access to the Versailles Palace
- Shows at the Palace's garden
- Animals are not permitted in the palace, gardens, and Trianon Estate.
- Avoid carrying weapons and sharp objects.
- From July 2 to September 8, early opening at 10am.
- You may experience some waiting time at the security check at the entrance of the Estate
- Pick up an Estate of Trianon leaflet for free at the entrance.
- To make the most of your visit—the Gardens are open from 8am, the Estate of Trianon from noon, the Gallery of Coaches and The Royal Tennis Court at 12:30pm.
- Valuable items and clothing cannot be deposited in left luggage.
- 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).
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Guided Tours
Full Day From Paris: Palace of Versailles Guided Tour with Access to Queen Marie Antoinette's Estate
Step into Marie-Antoinette's fairytale world of rustic cottages and luxuriant gardens.
- Everything you get: Skip the ticket line and step into the grand Versailles Palace for an expert-led guided tour; listen to stories of what makes the Hall of Mirrors iconic beyond its interiors and how Versailles lost its seat of power during the French Revolution.
- Head towards the Queen's quarters for a guided tour of the Petit Trianon, Queen's Hamlet and the surrounding ornamental gardens. These spaces were the queen's getaway, built to her liking—rural architecture, a fully functional farm with a lake.
- Post the tour, board the Petit Train back to the Palace; it saves you a 30-minute walk to the Palace.
- Why choose this: A closer look at Marie Antoinette’s life—her pursuit of a simple life despite being the Queen of France.
Step into Marie-Antoinette's fairytale world of rustic cottages and luxuriant gardens.
- Everything you get: Skip the ticket line and step into the grand Versailles Palace for an expert-led guided tour; listen to stories of what makes the Hall of Mirrors iconic beyond its interiors and how Versailles lost its seat of power during the French Revolution.
- Head towards the Queen's quarters for a guided tour of the Petit Trianon, Queen's Hamlet and the surrounding ornamental gardens. These spaces were the queen's getaway, built to her liking—rural architecture, a fully functional farm with a lake.
- Post the tour, board the Petit Train back to the Palace; it saves you a 30-minute walk to the Palace.
- Why choose this: A closer look at Marie Antoinette’s life—her pursuit of a simple life despite being the Queen of France.
Inclusions
- Timed entry tickets to the Palace
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Round-trip transfers from central Paris
- Access to the Gardens during the fountain and musical shows
- Access to the queen's estate
- One-way ticket to the Petit train
Exclusions
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- 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).
- You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
One ticket, 2 iconic sites—explore the architecture of Versailles and the art of Giverny Gardens.
- Everything you get: Tour Monet's Gardens in Giverny, which served as the artist's primary source of inspiration, particularly his iconic Water Lilies series.
- Explore his studio and pink-plastered house (reconstructed with original furniture) on your own before boarding the bus to Versailles.
- Step into the opulence of Versailles with your timed entry tickets, allowing you to skip the ticket line. Follow your guide through the iconic Hall of Mirrors and the lavish Grand Apartments as legendary stories come to life. Wander through the vast Versailles Park, and from November to March, enjoy complimentary access to the Gardens.
- Round-trip transfers from Paris allows for a seamless experience.
- Why choose this:
- Experience the grandeur of Versailles and the charm of Monet's Giverny Gardens in one combo. Skip the hassle of multiple bookings while enjoying expert storytelling that brings royal history and artistic inspiration to life.
- Upgrades: Choose a small group tour (of 8 or less) to gain more personal time with your guide so you can explore at a relaxed pace. With a full-day itinerary, adding a 3-course French lunch—available with both group sizes—means you’re well-fed and don’t have to worry about finding food between stops.
One ticket, 2 iconic sites—explore the architecture of Versailles and the art of Giverny Gardens.
- Everything you get: Tour Monet's Gardens in Giverny, which served as the artist's primary source of inspiration, particularly his iconic Water Lilies series.
- Explore his studio and pink-plastered house (reconstructed with original furniture) on your own before boarding the bus to Versailles.
- Step into the opulence of Versailles with your timed entry tickets, allowing you to skip the ticket line. Follow your guide through the iconic Hall of Mirrors and the lavish Grand Apartments as legendary stories come to life. Wander through the vast Versailles Park, and from November to March, enjoy complimentary access to the Gardens.
- Round-trip transfers from Paris allows for a seamless experience.
- Why choose this:
- Experience the grandeur of Versailles and the charm of Monet's Giverny Gardens in one combo. Skip the hassle of multiple bookings while enjoying expert storytelling that brings royal history and artistic inspiration to life.
- Upgrades: Choose a small group tour (of 8 or less) to gain more personal time with your guide so you can explore at a relaxed pace. With a full-day itinerary, adding a 3-course French lunch—available with both group sizes—means you’re well-fed and don’t have to worry about finding food between stops.
Inclusions
- Full-day tour of Giverny Gardens & Versailles Palace
- Roundtrip transfers in an AC coach from Paris
- Expert-English speaking guide
- Priority access to Monet's house & gardens
- 3-course lunch, drinks included (as per the option selected) (check menu here)
- Skip-the-line entry to the Palace of Versailles and its gardens
- Access to the gardens with the Fountain or Musical show (Apr to Oct only) (as per the option selected)
- Small group of 8/15 (as per the option selected)
Exclusions
- Guided tour inside Monet's house
- Animals are not permitted in the palace, gardens, and Trianon Estate.
- Avoid carrying weapons and sharp objects.
- From July 2 to September 8, early opening at 10am.
- You may experience some waiting time at the security check at the entrance of the Estate
- Pick up an Estate of Trianon leaflet for free at the entrance.
- To make the most of your visit—the Gardens are open from 8am, the Estate of Trianon from noon, the Gallery of Coaches and The Royal Tennis Court at 12:30pm.
- Valuable items and clothing cannot be deposited in left luggage.
- 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).
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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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.
Plan Your Visit
Entrances
Timings
Getting There
Skip the Line
Facilities
Where is the Versailles Palace entrance?
The main entrance to the Palace of Versailles is through the Court of Honor (Cour d'Honneur).
How do I enter the Versailles Palace with an individual ticket?
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.
How do I enter the Versailles Palace with a skip-the-line ticket?
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.
Does the Versailles Palace have disabled access?
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.
Can I get free admission to the Versailles Palace?
Visitors can get free admission to all areas of the estate on the first Sunday of every month between November and March.
What are the Château de Versailles timings?
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).
What are the Versailles Palace closed days?
The Versailles Palace is closed every Monday, 25 December and 1 January.
What is the Best Time To Visit Palace Of Versailles?
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.
When do the Musical fountain and garden shows take place?
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.
How do I get to Versailles Palace from Paris?
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.
Taking a guided tour with transportation to the Versailles Palace
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.
Getting to the Versailles Palace by train
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.
Getting to the Versailles Palace by Bus
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.
Getting to the Versailles Palace by Car
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.
Is there a wait time to get into the Versailles Palace?
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.
How can I skip the lines at Versailles?
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.
What are the available facilities ?
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.
Where can I store bulky items?
There are left luggage areas where you can store large items on your visit to the Versailles Palace
Where can I pick up the audio-guides?
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.
What are my dining options at the Palace?
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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The Palace
The Gardens
Fountain Shows
Estate of Trianon
Carrosses Gallery
The Park
Château De Versailles
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.
Which Versailles ticket option should I purchase to access the Chateau?
All ticket options to the Palace of Versailles gives you access to the Chateau.
Gardens of Versailles
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.
Is access to the Versailles Gardens free of charge?
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.
Which Versailles ticket option do I need to visit the Gardens and Fountains of Versailles?
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 Versailles Musical Fountains 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 Musical Gardens
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
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)
Which ticket option should I purchase to access the gardens and attend the shows?
You will need a Versailles Passport ticket or a Versailles Guided Tour ticket with Priority Access.
Marie Antoinette’s Estate & Domaine De Trianon
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
Which Versailles ticket option do I need to visit Marie Antoinette’s Estate & Domaine De Trianon?
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
Carrosses Gallery (The Royal Stables)
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
Do I need a ticket to access the Carrosses Gallery?
Entry to the Carrosses Gallery is free and does not require an admission ticket.
The Park
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
Which Versailles ticket option should I purchase to access the Park?
All ticket options to the Palace of Versailles gives you access to the Park.
Versailles Palace Tickets FAQs
Q. Are online Versailles Palace tickets available now?
A. Yes. You can book your Palace of Versailles tickets online as they now accept only digital reservations.
Q. What is the cancelation policy for Versailles Palace tickets?
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.
Q. What are Palace of Versailles hours?
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).
Q. What are the safety measures and guidelines in place at the Palace of Versailles?
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.
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. 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. 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.