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The Hall of Mirrors (Galerie des Glaces) is the most famous room in the Palace of Versailles. Designed by architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart and completed in 1684, it stretches 73 metres along the garden-facing side of the palace, with 357 mirrors set across 17 arched windows. The Treaty of Versailles, which ended World War I, was … Read more
The Palace of Versailles (Château de Versailles) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located 20 km southwest of Paris. Built by Louis XIV, the Sun King, from 1661 onwards, it served as the seat of French royal power until the Revolution in 1789. Today it receives over 8 million visitors a year. Key highlights include … Read more
The Palace of Versailles is open Tuesday to Sunday, 9 am to 6:30 pm (April–October) and 9 am to 5:30 pm (November–March). It is closed every Monday. The most popular ticket is the Full Access Ticket (€32), which covers the palace, gardens, and Trianon Estate. Entry is free on the first Sunday of each month … Read more
The most important tips for visiting Versailles: book your tickets in advance (walk-up queues can be 60–90 minutes in summer), arrive before 9 am for the quietest experience, wear comfortable walking shoes (expect to cover 8–12 km), and plan for a full day if you want to see the palace, gardens, and Trianon Estate. The … Read more
The Palace of Versailles has three main entrances: Entrance A for individual visitors with self-guided or pre-booked tickets, Entrance B for visitors with guided tour bookings (fastest entry, minimal queuing), and Entrance H for visitors with reduced mobility. All entrances are accessed via the Honour Gate and the Cour d’Honneur courtyard. Pre-booked tickets are strongly … Read more
The Palace of Versailles estate covers around 800 hectares (2,000 acres) and is divided into four main zones: the Main Palace, the Gardens, the Park, and the Trianon Estate (which includes Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet). Free paper maps are available at the information points in the Dufour Pavilion near Entrance A. The official Versailles app also … Read more
To visit Versailles in a day, arrive at the gates by 8:45 am and head straight for the Hall of Mirrors and State Apartments (9–11 am). Visit the Royal Chapel at 11 am, then take a lunch break at noon. Spend the early afternoon in the Gardens (1–3 pm), then head to the Trianon Estate … Read more
The easiest way to reach the Palace of Versailles from Paris is by RER C train to Versailles Château – Rive Gauche station, a 10-minute walk from the palace gates. The journey takes 35–40 minutes from central Paris stations like Musée d’Orsay or St-Michel Notre-Dame and costs around €4.30 each way. Trains run every 15–30 … Read more
The Palace of Versailles is open Tuesday to Sunday, 9 am to 6:30 pm (April–October) and 9 am to 5:30 pm (November–March). Last entry is 30 minutes before closing. The palace is closed every Monday, and also on 1 May, 25 December, and 1 January. The Gardens open daily at 8 am, including on Mondays. … Read more
