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TL;DR: Visiting the Palace of Versailles

  • Ways to explore: Choose between Passport tickets for independent exploration or guided tours that include Passport access, led by licensed guides in your preferred language.
  • Additional access: For a deeper, all-inclusive experience, opt for a full-day Palace of Versailles guided tour with access to Queen Marie Antoinette’s Estate.
  • Queues & timing: Security checks and entry lines can stretch over an hour in peak season. Booking tickets with a reserved time slot helps you enter smoothly and avoid long waits.
  • Guided value: Guided tours bring context to royal life, court etiquette, and key artworks while helping you move efficiently through crowded interiors. Small-group options offer a more personal experience.
  • Combos & day trips: Combine Versailles with Paris city tours, the Louvre Museum or La Flottille Garden Restaurant.
  • Best upgrade: Choose a guided tour with access to the King’s Apartments for expert storytelling, priority entry, and a smoother, more immersive Palace of Versailles experience.

Palace of Versailles ticket options

Ticket typeEntrance usedIncludesGuidePrice fromRecommended experience

Palace entry

Main Palace Entrance

Palace, Trianon Estate, Gardens, Gallery of Coaches, Royal Tennis Court, Exhibitions

No

€18

Entry Tickets

Guided tour

Group Entrance

Palace, Trianon Estate, Gardens, Gallery of Coaches, Royal Tennis Court, Exhibitions

Yes

€59

Guided Tour

Guided tour with lunch

Group Entrance

Palace, Trianon Estate, Gardens, Gallery of Coaches, Royal Tennis Court, Exhibitions, Lunch

Yes

€36.10

La Flottille + Passport Ticket

Combo tour

Main Palace Entrance

Palace, Trianon Estate, Gardens, Gallery of Coaches, Royal Tennis Court, Exhibitions, Louvre Museum and audio guide

No

€44.65

Louvre + Versailles Tickets

Round-trip tour

Group Entrance

Round-trip transportation from Paris, Palace of Versailles anf Gardens timed entry, audio guide

Optional

€45

Round Trip & Tour Options

Exclusive tour

Special Access entrance

Transport, access to King's and Queen's Apartments, guided tour of Hall of Mirrors, State Apartments, castle, the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, Queen’s Hamlet

Yes

€99

Guided Tour with Apartments

What to expect at the Versailles Palace?

Hall of Mirrors
The King’s Grand Apartments
Gallery of Battles
King’s Private Apartments
Royal Chapel
Royal Opera
Gallery of Coaches
The Collections
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Hall of Mirrors

Enter the Palace’s most iconic room, a grand gallery spanning 73 meters, with 17 mirrored arches reflecting the garden views, grand chandeliers, gilded statues, and intricate ceiling paintings, a testament to the French monarchy's power and wealth.

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The King’s Grand Apartments

Lavishly decorated with ornate furniture, rich tapestries, and elaborate ceiling paintings, these rooms were used for official functions, ceremonies, and daily rituals, showcasing the ceremonial life of the French monarchy.

Gallery of Battles

The largest room in the Palace, the Gallery of Great Battles created by Louis-Philippe showcases 33 paintings depicting significant French military victories, spanning 15 centuries.

King’s Private Apartments

These lavishly decorated rooms, used by the monarch for daily activities and private audiences reflect the king’s personal life and refined tastes, distinct from the grand state rooms.

Royal Chapel

A stunning example of Baroque architecture, the Royal Chapel features intricate carvings, a grand organ, and a soaring vaulted ceiling. It served as the site for royal weddings and religious ceremonies.

Royal Opera

An exquisite theater, known for its rich woodwork, grand chandeliers, and acoustics the Royal Opera was used for performances, balls, and royal celebrations.

Gallery of Coaches

A grand display of royal carriages, ceremonial vehicles, and harnesses, the Gallery of Coaches offers a glimpse into the opulent travel of the French monarchy.

The Collections

The Collections at Versailles, inaugurated by Louis-Philippe in 1837, features 60,000 works, including sculptures and paintings, showing France’s history from the Middle Ages to the 19th century.

Things to know before booking your Palace of Versailles tickets

  • Your standard entry ticket is the Passport Ticket, granting all-in-one access to the Palace, the Estate of Trianon, the gardens, temporary exhibitions, the Gallery of Coaches, and the Royal Tennis Court.
  • Tickets to the Palace of Versailles are timed, meaning you must choose a specific time slot for your visit. This ticket grants you entry to the Palace within 30 minutes of your chosen slot.
  • To fully appreciate the Palace's rich history, opt for a guided tour. These tours offer valuable insights and help you navigate the vast complex, ensuring you don’t miss anything important.
  • Certain areas of the Palace, like the King’s and Queen's Private Apartments, are inaccessible to the public. However, exclusive private tours provide access to these sections while still allowing you time to explore the rest of the Palace independently afterward.
  • If you're visiting from Paris, consider tickets that include round-trip bus transfers. Whether you opt for a standard Palace ticket, guided tour, or passport ticket, adding transfers simplifies logistics, allowing you to focus on enjoying your visit.
  • Due to the Palace’s popularity, tickets often sell out 2-3 months in advance, so be sure to book well in advance. 

Palace of Versailles estate explainer

The Palace

The former French royal residence, is the centerpiece of the estate, attracting 10 million visitors annually.

With 700 rooms, including iconic spaces like the Hall of Mirrors and Royal Opera, the Palace showcases the pomp of the French monarchy in the late 1700s. Most first-time visitors tend to focus their visit on the Palace.

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The Gardens

Designed by André Le Nôtre, the Gardens of Versailles are a stunning example of French landscape design, featuring ornate fountains, sculptures, and groves.

If you're visiting between April and October, attend the Musical Fountain Shows, where fountains and water features are synchronized to Baroque music. Note: access to the Gardens during these shows requires a special ticket.

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The Park

Beyond the gardens lies the Park, spanning about 800 hectares. This vast area is crisscrossed by straight paths that divide wooded areas and agricultural fields, offering stunning views of the Palace and gardens.

Key features include the 1,670-meter Grand Canal, and the 12-hectare Lake of the Swiss Guard. The Park is ideal for those who enjoy long walks and exploring less crowded parts of the estate.

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The Trianon Estate

The Trianon Estate, nestled near the Petit Park, served as a retreat for kings seeking to escape the formalities of court life. This area includes the Grand Trianon, the Petit Trianon, and the Queen’s Hamlet, surrounded by ornamental gardens.

This area is perfect for visitors who have already explored the main Palace and are interested in the personal lives of the French monarchy.

More about the Trianon Estate

Plan your visit to Versailles Palace

timings
  • The Palace: Tue-Sun, 9am to 6:30pm
  • The Estate of Trianon: Tue-Sun, noon to 6:30pm
  • The Gardens: Daily, 8am to 8:30pm 
  • The Park: Daily, 7am to 8:30pm daily
  • The Great Stables: Sat-Sun, 12:30pm to 6:30pm

Best time to visit

  • The Palace is closed on Mondays and is busiest on Sundays and Tuesdays. For a quieter experience, visit on Wednesdays or Fridays.
  • The off-season (November to March) is ideal for visiting with fewer crowds.
  • During peak season, visit early morning or late afternoon. 
Detailed Versailles Palace timings

Address: Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles, France
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Getting there

  • By bus: RATP bus line 171
    Nearest stop: Palace of Versailles
    Note: Ensure the bus is marked ‘Versailles’ as some buses terminate early.
  • By train:
    RER C, SNCF N, and SNCF L Train
    Nearest stop: Château Rive-Gauche station, Versailles Chantiers, and Versailles Rive Droite respectively
  • By car: Several paid parking facilities are available inside and outside the estate; Place d'Armes car park is the official one and is open 24 hours.
Directions to the Versailles Palace
entrances

📍Honour Gate: Main entrance to the Estate, located in front of Place d'Armes Square. It is recommended for visitors with disabilities.
Open:Apr–Oct: 7am–7:30pm (last admission at 7 pm); Nov–Mar: 8am–6pm (last admission at 5:30pm)

📍Entrance A: For individual visitors with tickets, and those eligible for free admission
Location: Left at the top of the Cour d'Honneur.

📍Entrance B: For groups with reservations and access to shows in the Palace.
Location: Right at the top of the Cour d'Honneur.

📍Entrance H Chapel Courtyard Access: Reserved for the European Heritage Days and other special occasions.
Open: Daily except Monday, 9am–5:30pm

Know more about Versailles Palace entrances
Man using a wheelchair on a sunny pathway with trees in the background.
  • The Palace of Versailles is accessible to wheelchair users and visitors with reduced mobility, with lifts serving all open levels.
  • A pedestrian walkway through the Honour Courtyard leads to the priority entrance at the Royal Gate, and staff are available to assist.
  • Flat benches are available in reception and museum areas for resting.
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  • Information points
  • Water supply points
  • Multilingual audio guides
  • Mobile charging stations
  • Toilets and baby-changing facilities
  • Restaurants
  • Transport within the estate

Visitor tips

  • Plan to visit the Grand Apartments after 3 pm and the Trianon Palace & Gardens before that to avoid crowds.
  • If you’re on a budget, don’t worry! Check out areas you can visit for free such as the Park, the Gardens (check the fountain show schedule beforehand), and the Gallery of Coaches.
  • Download the Palace of Versailles app for an audio guide and interactive map. It is free and offers audio in 13 languages, including French, English, Spanish, and more.

More on planning your Versailles visit here >

Frequently asked questions about the Palace of Versailles tickets

We recommend booking your tickets at least 2 weeks in advance during peak season (April-October) and 3 days ahead in low season. Popular guided tours can sell out weeks in advance, especially during the summer.

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