Parking in Versailles Palace - Palace of Versailles

Planning to visit Versailles Palace in your vehicle and wondering about parking?

You can find car and coach parking lots in several spots around the Palace.

The main parking areas are Parc de stationnement-Place d’Armes (right outside the Grille d’Honour), Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, Queen’s Hamlet, and Bailly Walk (near Grand Canal). These locations make it easy to access different parts of the Estate.

Parking costs are:

Car: €12
Coach (Bus): €30
Motorcycle: €3

Parking is free for differently-abled individuals with the necessary documentation.

Where to Park in Versailles?

Here is the detailed information on parking lots in the Chateau de Versailles:

Near Palace

If you are visiting the main Palace building first, you can park your vehicle at Place d’Armes.

Cars, minibusses, and coaches can be parked here.

You will also find cash registers for the car park at Place d’Armes.

Coach parking is available only at Place d’Armes and at the Crossroads of the Grand and Petit Trianons.

Visitors with reduced mobility can park their cars at the North Ministers’ Wing. Note that car parking is only available here.

If you are coming by taxi or private transport, you can get off at the wing, close to Entrance H.

Near Gardens

There are two parking lots near the Gardens—Place d’Armes and Grand Canal Parking.

Place d’Armes is close to the Gardens, and it takes about a 13-minute walk to reach the Gardens.

Grand Canal Parking, located inside the Estate on Bailly Walk, is only available for cars.

Designated parking for disabled visitors is available at Grand Canal Parking. Additionally, physically challenged individuals can park on Sheep Walk near Neptune Gate, which is not open to the general public.

To enter through the Queen’s Gate and Saint Anthony’s Gate, show your valid permit for free entry.

You can make the parking payment at the Queen’s Gate.

Near the Trianon Palaces

There are three parking spaces (for cars only) near the Trianon Palaces and Marie-Antoinette’s Estate—the Grand Trianon, the Petit Trianon, and the Queen’s Hamlet car park.

You can pay at the Queen’s Gate or Saint Anthony’s Gate.

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Timings of Versailles Palace Parking

The parking timings differ depending on the high season and low season.

From April to October (high season), you can enter anytime between 9 am to 5.50 pm.

From November to March (low season), the timings are 9 am to 4.50 pm.

The same timing applies to Saint Anthony Gate. However, it is only accessible on weekends and public holidays.

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Parking lots near the Versailles Palace

There are a few parking spaces just outside the Versailles Palace.

At the Place d’Armes car park, you will pay €1.20 for every 15 minutes for the first four hours and €0.60 for every 15 minutes after that. It just takes a five-minute walk to get to the Palace.

At the Europe car park, you can park for €0.60 every 15 minutes. A 10-minute walk will take you to the Palace.

The first hour is free at the Avenue de Sceaux car park, and after that, you will pay €0.60 for every 15 minutes. It takes 13 minutes to reach the Royal Residence from here.

At the Saint-Louis car park (underground), you will pay €0.70 for every 15 minutes for the first half hour, €0.50 every 15 minutes after the first half hour up to four hours,

You will have to pay €0.30 every 15 minutes from the fifth to the twelfth hour.

If you park from 12 to 24 hours, the fee is €22. It takes a 13-minute walk to reach the Versailles Palace from here.

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FAQs

Here are the frequently asked questions about parking in Versailles Palace.

How long will it take to reach the Palace of Versailles from parking spaces?

Place d’Armes is the closest parking space to the Palace. It’s just a 5-minute walk away.
Other Car parking spaces near Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, and Queen’s Hamlet are around a 15-minute walk from the main Palace.

Can I park my vehicle overnight?

No. Unfortunately, you can’t park your vehicle overnight at Chateau de Versailles.
However, you can park at Camping Huttopia, which is 30 30-minute bus ride from the Palace.

What’s the preferred payment method for parking?

You can make the payment using cash, or EMV, JCB, and AMEX debit/credit cards.

Is it an open or shaded parking lot?

The parking spaces at Versailles Palace are open-air ones.

Can I park my bikes in the Palace of Versailles car park?

No. The Palace has separate parking spaces for bikes.

Bicycle racks are located throughout the Versailles Palace, including at the Place d’Armes, next to the Queen’s Gate in the Park, near the Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon, and by La Flottille restaurant and Petite Venise.

Can you drive to the Palace of Versailles?

Yes, you can drive to the Palace of Versailles.

The primary parking locations at Versailles Palace are Parc de Stationnement-Place d’Armes (adjacent to the Grille d’Honour), Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, Queen’s Hamlet, and Bailly Walk (near the Grand Canal).

How much does parking cost at Versailles?

Parking costs are €12 for cars, €30 for coaches (buses), and €3 for motorcycles. This cost is for a full day of parking.

Is there free parking in Versailles?

Yes, there is some free parking in Versailles. The Avenue de Sceaux car park offers free parking for the first hour.

Parking is free for differently abled visitors inside the Versailles Palace with the necessary documents.

Are there specific parking areas for coaches in Versailles Palace?

Coaching parking is available at the Place d’Armes or the Grand and Petit Trianon crossroads in the park.
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