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Timings Guide to the Palace of Versailles

Today

Open 09:00–17:30

Last Admission

17:00

Versailles TicketsTimings

Palace of Versailles

Jan 1 TO Mar 31 Timings

Days (Jan 1 TO Mar 31)

TIMINGSLast Admission
Monday Closed
Tuesday 09:00–17:30 17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:30 17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:30 17:00
Friday 09:00–17:30 17:00
Saturday 09:00–17:30 17:00
Sunday 09:00–17:30 17:00
palace of versailles timings
  • Château de Versailles: Tuesday to Sunday 9am–6:30pm (High season), 9am-5:30pm (Low season)
  • Marie Antoinette Estate & Palace of Trianon: Tuesday to Sunday 12pm–6:30pm (High season), 12pm–5:30pm (Low season)
  • The Parks: Daily 7am-8:30pm (High season), 8am–6pm (Low season)
  • The Gardens: Daily 8am-8:30pm (High season), 8am-6pm Daily (Low season)

Estate of Trianon Paris

Jan 1 TO Mar 31 Timings

Days (Jan 1 TO Mar 31)

TIMINGSLast Admission
Monday Closed
Tuesday 12:00–17:30 17:00
Wednesday 12:00–17:30 17:00
Thursday 12:00–17:30 17:00
Friday 12:00–17:30 17:00
Saturday 12:00–17:30 17:00
Sunday 12:00–17:30 17:00

Musical Fountain

Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings

Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31)

TIMINGS
Monday Closed
Tuesday 09:00–18:30
Wednesday 09:00–18:30
Thursday 09:00–18:30
Friday 09:00–18:30
Saturday (Today)09:00–18:30
Sunday 09:00–18:30

King's Private Apartments

Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings

Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31)

TIMINGSLast Admission
Monday 09:00–18:30 18:00
Tuesday 09:00–18:30 18:00
Wednesday 09:00–18:30 18:00
Thursday 09:00–18:30 18:00
Friday 09:00–18:30 18:00
Saturday (Today)09:00–18:30 18:00
Sunday 09:00–18:30 18:00

Gardens

Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings

Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31)

TIMINGSLast Admission
Monday 09:00–18:30 18:00
Tuesday 09:00–18:30 18:00
Wednesday 09:00–18:30 18:00
Thursday 09:00–18:30 18:00
Friday 09:00–18:30 18:00
Saturday (Today)09:00–18:30 18:00
Sunday 09:00–18:30 18:00
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Visiting the Palace of Versailles

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Best time to visit the Palace of Versailles

Weekday vs Weekend

The Palace of Versailles is closed on Mondays, so Sundays and Tuesdays are typically packed with visitors. Wednesdays and Fridays are relatively less crowded.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Pleasant
Very Crowded

Peak season vs low season

  • The peak season of the Palace of Versailles coincides with Paris' tourist season, from the first of April until the end of October. During the peak season, the palace is open until 6:30pm.
  • The low season of the Palace of Versailles coincides with the Paris' winter, from the first of November until the end of March. During the low season, the palace is open until 5:30pm.

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Off Season
Moderate Season
Peak Season

Palace of Versailles

Jan 1 - Mar 31
Timings
Last Admission
Last Admission
1
Monday
Closed
5:00pm
5:00pm
2
Tuesday
9:00am–5:30pm
5:00pm
5:00pm
3
Wednesday
9:00am–5:30pm
5:00pm
5:00pm
4
Thursday
9:00am–5:30pm
5:00pm
5:00pm
5
Friday
9:00am–5:30pm
5:00pm
5:00pm
6
Saturday
9:00am–5:30pm
5:00pm
5:00pm
7
Sunday
9:00am–5:30pm
5:00pm
5:00pm
  • Château de Versailles: Tuesday to Sunday 9am–6:30pm (High season), 9am-5:30pm (Low season)
  • Marie Antoinette Estate & Palace of Trianon: Tuesday to Sunday 12pm–6:30pm (High season), 12pm–5:30pm (Low season)
  • The Parks: Daily 7am-8:30pm (High season), 8am–6pm (Low season)
  • The Gardens: Daily 8am-8:30pm (High season), 8am-6pm Daily (Low season)

Apr - Oct

Apr 1 - Oct 31
Timings
Last Admission
1
Monday
Closed
2
Tuesday
9:00am–6:30pm
6:00pm
3
Wednesday
9:00am–6:30pm
6:00pm
4
Thursday
9:00am–6:30pm
6:00pm
5
Friday
9:00am–6:30pm
6:00pm
6
Saturday
9:00am–6:30pm
6:00pm
7
Friday
9:00am–6:30pm
6:00pm
8
Saturday
9:00am–6:30pm
6:00pm
9
9:00am–6:30pm
6:00pm
  • Château de Versailles: Tuesday to Sunday 9am–6:30pm (High season), 9am-5:30pm (Low season)
  • Marie Antoinette Estate & Palace of Trianon: Tuesday to Sunday 12pm–6:30pm (High season), 12pm–5:30pm (Low season)
  • The Parks: Daily 7am-8:30pm (High season), 8am–6pm (Low season)
  • The Gardens: Daily 8am-8:30pm (High season), 8am-6pm Daily (Low season)

Nov - Dec

Nov 1 - Dec 31
Timings
Last Admission
1
Monday
Closed
2
Tuesday
9:00am–5:30pm
5:00pm
3
Wednesday
9:00am–5:30pm
5:00pm
4
Thursday
9:00am–5:30pm
5:00pm
5
Friday
9:00am–5:30pm
5:00pm
6
Saturday
9:00am–5:30pm
5:00pm
7
Friday
9:00am–5:30pm
5:00pm
8
Saturday
9:00am–5:30pm
5:00pm
9
9:00am–5:30pm
5:00pm

Palace of Versailles opening hours

The Palaces
Parks and Gardens

Château de Versailles    

High season: 9am-6.30pm Tuesday–Sunday

Low Season: 9am–5.30pm Tuesday–Sunday


Marie Antoinette Estate & Palace of Trianon

High season:  Noon–6.30pm Tuesday–Sunday

Low Season: Noon–5.30pm Tuesday–Sunday

The Parks

High season:  7am–8.30pm daily

Low season: 8am–6pm daily

The Gardens

High season: 8am–8.30pm daily

Low season: 8am–6pm daily

Versailles show timings

The Musical Fountain shows
The Night Fountains show
The Musical Gardens
The Royal Serenade (Hall of Mirrors)
  • March 30–October 27, 2024: On every Saturday & Sunday
  • May 7–June 25, 2024: On every Tuesday
  • Other dates: March 29, April 1, May 8–9, May 20, and August 15
  • June 8–September 21, 2024 (on Saturdays): 8.30pm–11.05pm
  • For the 90th anniversary of the French Air Force on June 28 (Friday): 8pm–11.45pm
  • For the French national holiday on July 14: 8.30pm–11.10pm
  • For the Olympic Games from August 9–11: 8.30pm–11.05pm
  • For the Fire Night Fountains Show on August 15: 8.30pm–11:05pm
  • For the Electro Night Fountains Show on September 21: 8.30pm–11.45pm
  • March 30–October 27, 2024: On every Saturday & Sunday
  • May 7–June 25, 2024: On every Tuesday
  • Other dates: March 29, April 1, May 8–9, May 20, and August 15
  • Every Saturday from June 8 to September 14, as well as on Sunday, July 14, and on Thursday, August 15, 2024.
  • 5 sessions (of 40 minutes each) are offered each evening at 6.30pm, 6.50pm, 7.10pm, 7.30pm and 8pm. 

Frequently asked questions about the timings at the Palace of Versailles

How must time should I spend at the Palace of Versailles?

The palace tour should take you between 2–3 hours. Plan a full-day visit to tour the gardens and stay for the shows.

Is the Palace of Versailles open on public holidays?

The palace is open every day (from 9am–6.30pm) except on Mondays (weekly off). But the Palace Gardens and the Park are open every day, with free admission too.

Is access to the gardens free?

Yes, access to the gardens is free except on days of the fountain shows and musical gardens.

Do my entry tickets include access to the shows?

Yes, your entry tickets give you access to a host of spaces and events within the palace premises, including the shows.

I'm traveling from Paris to visit the Palace of Versailles. Which is the best day to plan this day trip?

Any day between Wednesday and Friday would be a good time to visit the palace since Tuesdays and the weekends will be crowded. However, this would mean missing out on the shows that take place only on weekends.