The Palace of Versailles opens at 9 am. During the peak season of April to October, the Royal residence closes at 6.30 pm, and during the lean season of November to March, it closes at 5.30 pm.
The last admission is always 30 minutes before closure.
The attraction is closed on Mondays. The Palace is also shut on 1 May, 25 December, and 1 January.
The Gardens and Park are open all year round from 8 am.
High Season (April to October)
- The Palace opens at 9 am and closes at 6.30 pm.
- The last admission is at 6 pm.
Low Season (November to March)
- The Palace opens at 9 am and closes at 5.30 pm.
- The last admission is at 5 pm.
Each attraction in Chateau de Versailles operates with slightly different opening and closing hours.
Versailles Hours During High Season
The Palace of Versailles operates from 9 am to 6.30 pm during the high season from 1 April to 31 October.
The Gardens, Park, and Estate of Marly are open daily from 8 am to 8.30 pm, even on Mondays.
The Gallery of Coaches in The Great Stables, the Sculptures and Mouldings Gallery, and the Royal Tennis Court are open every weekend (Saturdays and Sundays) and on French Bank Holidays.
The Gallery of Coaches is generally open in the afternoon. However, it will remain open from 2 July to 31 August, from 9 am to 6.30 pm every Tuesday to Sunday.
However, there are a few exceptional closing times for Night Fountain Shows and special other dates—29, 30, 31 March, 18 May, 27, 29, 30, and 31 October.
Here are the detailed timings of the Royal Palace of Versailles:
| Versailles Attractions | Opening | Closing | Last Entry | Closing of Ticket Office |
| The Palace | 9 am | 6.30 pm | 6 pm | 5.45 pm |
| The Estate of Trianon | 12 pm | 6.30 pm | 6 pm | 5.50 pm |
| The Gallery of Coaches | 12.30 pm | 6.30 pm | 5.45 pm | NA |
| The Estate of Marly | 7 am | 7.30 pm | 7 pm | NA |
| The Gardens | 8 am | 8.30 pm | 7 pm | NA |
| The Park | 7 am | 8.30 pm | 7.45 pm | NA |
| The Royal Tennis Court | 12.30 pm | 6.30 pm | NA | NA |
| The Sculptures and Mouldings Gallery | 12.30 pm | 6.30 pm | 5.45 pm | NA |
Versailles Hours During Low Season
The Palace of Versailles operates from 9 am to 5.30 pm during the low season from 1 November to 31 March.
The Gardens and Park are open daily from 8 am to 6.30 pm.
The Gallery of Coaches is open every weekend (Saturdays and Sundays).
| Versailles Attractions | Opening | Closing | Last Entry | Closing of Ticket Office |
| The Palace | 9 am | 5.30 pm | 5 pm | 4.50 pm |
| The Estate of Trianon | 12 pm | 5.30 pm | 5 pm | 4.50 pm |
| The Gallery of Coaches | 12.30 pm | 5.30 pm | 4.45 pm | NA |
| The Estate of Marly | 8 am | 6 pm | 5.30 pm | NA |
| The Gardens | 8 am | 6 pm | NA | NA |
| The Park | 8 am | 6 pm | 5.30 pm | NA |
| The Royal Tennis Court | Open only for Guided Tours | |||
| The Sculptures and Mouldings Gallery | Closed | |||
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The Timings of Versailles Musical Shows
Four musical events take place at the Palace of Versailles: The Musical Fountains Show, Musical Gardens, The Night Fountains Show, and The Royal Serenade.
The Musical Fountains Show
The fountains and water features in Versailles spout to the baroque music in this musical fountain show.
It takes place every Saturday and Sunday from 30 March to 27 October, every Tuesday from 7 May to 25 June, and on 15 August.
The Versailles Musical Fountains Show’s timings are 10 am to 7 pm.
The Musical Gardens
Musical Gardens are open every Tuesday to Thursday from April 2 to October 31. The timings are from 9 am to 7 pm.
The Night Fountains Show
The Night Fountain Show takes place every Saturday from 16 June to 15 September. It features water displays from 8.30 pm to 10.40 pm and fireworks from 10.50 pm to 11.05 pm.
The Royal Serenade
This Royal Serenade will take place either after the Musical Fountains Shows or before the Night Fountains Shows.
The event happens every Saturday from 8 June to 14 September, 14 July (Sunday), and 15 August (Thursday).
The serenade starts at 6.50 pm, 7.10 pm, 7.30 pm, and 8 pm, and each show lasts 40 minutes.
Best Time to visit Versailles Palace
The best time to visit the Palace of Versailles if you want to avoid the crowd is 2.30 pm.
By then, all the tourist buses and their passengers had finished exploring the royal residence and headed back.
The next best time is 9 am, as soon as the palace opens for the day.
Wednesdays and Fridays are the best days to visit the Palace of Versailles, as they are less crowded than other days of the week. Sundays and Tuesdays tend to be the busiest.
The best seasons to visit are from early April to late June and early October to early November, though these are high seasons and can be crowded.
For a more peaceful experience, visiting from early November to late March is recommended.
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FAQs
Here are some of the frequently asked questions about Versailles Palace timings.
How many hours do you need to visit the Palace of Versailles?
It takes around two to three hours to wander around the Palace and visit its important attractions—the main Palace Building, which includes the Hall of Mirrors, the King’s and Queen’s Apartments, Gardens, and Trianon Estate.
If you can afford to spend a whole day, we suggest you pack for a picnic in the park, stroll through the forests, and enjoy musical gardens and a night fountain show (during high season).
Is Versailles open every day?
No. It is closed on Mondays, 1 May, 25 December, and 1 January. However, you can visit Versailles Gardens any day, starting from 8 am.
Why is Versailles closed on Mondays?
The Palace spans 2000 hectares and undergoes maintenance every Monday.
Are two hours enough for Versailles?
Yes, you can visit the Palace and the Gardens within two hours. Many visitors prefer to arrive around 4 pm and stay until the palace closes.
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