Versailles, France

Palace of Versailles — Tickets, Tours & Visitor Guide

The greatest royal palace in Europe — 800 hectares of history, the Hall of Mirrors, baroque gardens, 50 fountains, and Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet. Everything you need to plan a perfect visit, from the right ticket to the best time to arrive.

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📍 Palace of Versailles — 20 km southwest of Paris

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Palace of Versailles Full Access Ticket
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Full Access Ticket

From €32
  • Palace, gardens & Trianon Estate included
  • Hall of Mirrors, State Apartments, Royal Chapel
  • Musical Fountains Show surcharge included
  • Timed entry slot; self-guided at your own pace
⏱ Full day⚡ Instant Confirmation
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Versailles Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Best for First-Timers

Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

From €63
  • Priority entry via Entrance B — no queuing
  • 90-min expert palace tour with headsets
  • Hall of Mirrors, State Apartments & Chapel
  • EN / FR / DE / IT / ES languages available
⏱ 90 min guided + free time⚡ Instant Confirmation
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Versailles Night Fountains Show
Evening Spectacle

Night Fountains Show Ticket

From €32
  • Illuminated gardens & baroque music
  • Fireworks over the Grand Canal ~10:45 pm
  • Saturdays, mid-June to mid-September
  • Special Harry Potter show: 29 August 2026
⏱ ~3 hours⚡ Instant Confirmation
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Versailles Palace Tour with Round-Trip from Paris
Transport Included

Round-Trip Tour from Paris

From €84
  • Return coach from central Paris included
  • Palace & gardens entry + audio guide app
  • Half-day (5.5 hrs) or full-day (9.5 hrs)
  • Meets at 62 Av. de Suffren, Paris
⏱ 5.5 or 9.5 hrs⚡ Instant Confirmation
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Versailles Palace Bike Tour
Active Day Out

Versailles Palace Bike Tour

From €128
  • Round-trip train from Paris included
  • Local market visit & Grand Canal picnic
  • Cycle the gardens, park & Hamlet
  • Skip-the-line palace entry; max 14 people
⏱ 8 hours⚡ Instant Confirmation
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Private Tour of Versailles by Golf Cart
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Private Golf Cart Tour

From €412
  • Private historian guide — your party only
  • 1-hour golf cart through the gardens
  • Walking palace tour: Hall of Mirrors & more
  • Ideal for families, seniors & couples
⏱ 3 hours⚡ Instant Confirmation
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Planning Your Visit to the Palace of Versailles

Everything you need to know before you go — transport, timing, entrances, and what to expect.

Palace of Versailles opening hours

Opening Hours

The palace is open Tuesday to Sunday, 9 am–6:30 pm (Apr–Oct) and 9 am–5:30 pm (Nov–Mar). Closed every Monday, 1 May, and 25 December. Gardens open daily from 8 am.

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Best time to visit Versailles

Best Time to Visit

Arrive by 8:45 am on a weekday — the Hall of Mirrors in the first 30 minutes after opening is one of the great experiences in European travel. Wednesday and Thursday mornings are the quietest days.

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How to reach Versailles from Paris

Getting There

Take the RER C train from central Paris to Versailles Château – Rive Gauche (35–40 min, ~€4.30). A flat 10-minute walk reaches the palace gates. Taxis cost €35–60.

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Versailles Palace entrances

Entrances

Standard tickets use Entrance A (Dufour Pavilion). Guided tours use priority Entrance B (North Ministers’ Wing). Accessibility visitors use Entrance H at the Chapel Courtyard.

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What to wear at Versailles

What to Wear

Comfortable, broken-in walking shoes are the most important decision — a full day covers 8–12 km. Bags over 55×35×20 cm are not permitted inside the palace. Free lockers available.

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Palace of Versailles official website guide

Official Website Guide

How to buy tickets on en.chateauversailles.fr, how to book your free timed slot, what to do when sold out, and how the official site compares to authorised third-party platforms.

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Things to Know Before You Book

Essential tips to make the most of your Palace of Versailles visit.

🎫 Book your timed slot in advance — Walk-up queues exceed 60–90 minutes in peak season. On the busiest summer days, tickets sell out. Always book online before you go.
⏰ Arrive before 9 am — The Hall of Mirrors in the first 30 minutes after opening is a completely different experience from the same room at 10:30 am. This one decision transforms the visit.
🏛️ Buy the Full Access Ticket, not the Palace-Only — The €11 saving is not worth missing the Trianon Estate and Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet. The Full Access Ticket also covers the Musical Fountains surcharge.
👟 Wear comfortable shoes — A full day at Versailles covers 8–12 km across cobblestones, gravel garden paths, and marble palace floors. Footwear is the most important packing decision.
🎒 Bag size limit enforced — Bags over 55×35×20 cm are not permitted inside the palace. Free lockers are available in the North Ministers’ Wing. Travel light to Versailles.
🚶 Allow a full day — Palace to Trianon Estate is a 25–30 min walk each way. A complete visit covering palace, gardens, and Trianon Estate needs 6–7 hours minimum.

What to See at the Palace of Versailles

Don’t miss these highlights during your visit.

Hall of Mirrors at Versailles

Hall of Mirrors

73 metres, 357 mirrors, 20,000 candles — the most photographed room in France. Visit before 10 am for the best light and the only chance to move freely. The Treaty of Versailles was signed here in 1919.

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Marie Antoinette's Hamlet at Versailles

Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet

A genuine working farm village built for the queen to escape court life — thatched Norman buildings reflected in an artificial lake. Many visitors consider this the most atmospheric part of the entire estate.

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Palace of Versailles Gardens

Gardens & Fountains

800 hectares of the world’s greatest formal gardens — 50 fountains, 13 ornamental groves, the Apollo and Latona Fountains, and the Grand Canal. Free on most days; the Musical Fountains Show runs most weekends.

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State Apartments at Versailles

King’s State Apartments

Seven ceremonial rooms named for Roman gods, from the Hercules Room to the Apollo Throne Room, where Louis XIV’s daily routines were performed in public. The theatre of absolute monarchy.

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Trianon Estate — Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon

Trianon Estate

The Grand Trianon (Louis XIV’s marble private palace), the Petit Trianon (Marie Antoinette’s), and the Queen’s Hamlet. Opens at 12 pm weekdays, 9 am weekends. Included in the Full Access Ticket.

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Royal Chapel of Versailles

Royal Chapel

The last great project of Louis XIV’s reign, completed 1710. Soaring vaulted ceiling, three remarkable baroque frescoes, and the golden organ played by Couperin at its opening. Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette married here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about visiting the Palace of Versailles.

The Full Access Ticket (€32) is the best choice for most visitors. It covers the main palace, formal gardens, Trianon Estate, and Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet in one price. If it’s your first visit and you want expert context, upgrade to the Skip-the-Line Guided Tour (from €63) for priority entry through Entrance B and a 90-minute expert palace tour. Never buy the Palace-Only ticket (€21) — the €11 saving is not worth missing the Trianon Estate.
Take the RER C train from central Paris (Musée d’Orsay, Invalides, or Champ de Mars stations) to Versailles Château – Rive Gauche (35–40 minutes, approximately €4.30 each way). The palace is a flat 10-minute walk from the station. Taxis from central Paris cost €35–60 and take 35–45 minutes in normal traffic. If you prefer everything handled for you, the Round-Trip Tour from Paris includes coach transport from a central meeting point.
The Palace of Versailles is open Tuesday to Sunday, 9 am to 6:30 pm from April to October, and 9 am to 5:30 pm from November to March. The palace is closed every Monday, on 1 May, 25 December, and 1 January. The formal gardens open daily at 8 am, including on Mondays when the palace is closed. The Trianon Estate opens at 12 pm on weekdays and 9 am on weekends.
A palace-only visit takes 2–3 hours. Adding the formal gardens extends this to 4–5 hours. A complete visit covering the palace, gardens, and Trianon Estate (including Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet) requires a full 6–7 hours. The walk from the main palace to the Trianon Estate alone takes 25–30 minutes each way. Most visitors significantly underestimate the time needed — plan for a full day if you want to see everything.
Yes. Visitors with reduced mobility should use Entrance H at the Chapel Courtyard, which has ramps and lifts. Free manual wheelchairs are available at the Gabriel Pavilion, Grand Trianon, and Petit Trianon. The State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, and Grand Trianon are fully accessible. Some garden paths are gravel and can be challenging. The Little Train (€9 return) can accommodate 1–2 wheelchairs and is the easiest way to reach the Trianon Estate. Visitors with disabilities and one companion enter free with valid documentation.
Yes, on the first Sunday of each month from November to March, all visitors enter free. Free entry is also available year-round for visitors under 18 (any nationality), EU residents under 26, and visitors with disabilities. All free-entry visitors must still book a free timed slot in advance at en.chateauversailles.fr — arriving without a reservation does not guarantee entry. The formal gardens are also free on non-Musical Fountains Show days year-round, including on Mondays when the palace is closed. See our full free entry guide.
The Musical Fountains Show (Grandes Eaux Musicales) runs on most Tuesdays from May, and every Saturday and Sunday from late March to late October, from 10 am to 7 pm. All 50 fountains run simultaneously to baroque music by Lully, Handel, and Charpentier. A €10 garden surcharge applies on show days — this is already included in the Full Access Ticket. The Night Fountains Show (Grandes Eaux Nocturnes) is a separate Saturday evening event from mid-June to mid-September, with illuminated fountains and fireworks, requiring its own ticket (€32 adult). See our Musical Fountains Show guide.
Yes — personal photography is permitted throughout the palace and gardens. Flash photography is banned inside the palace (it damages historic surfaces). Tripods, selfie sticks, and drones are banned throughout the entire estate. For the best Hall of Mirrors photographs, arrive before 9:15 am. The Grand Canal at golden hour and the Queen’s Hamlet reflected in its lake are the best outdoor photography locations. See our full Versailles photography guide.
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