Palace of Versailles
Palace of Versailles
Palace of Versailles

Palace of Versailles Tours and Tickets

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Formerly a humble hunting lodge, the Palace of Versailles (Chateau de Versailles) is the extravagant creation of Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King. Embellished to epitomize royal decadence, Versailles features 700 rooms replete with frescoed ceilings and carvings, plus the Versailles Gardens (Jardins de Versailles), which brim with geometrically designed walkways and fountains. No visit to France is complete without experiencing the grandeur.

  • Place d'Armes, Versailles, Ile-de-France, 78000

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Versailles Palace - Classic Guided Tour

Versailles Palace - Classic Guided Tour

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Visit the Palace of Versailles with skip-the-line admission, and avoid standing in the entrance queue before touring this royal chateau. On this 90-minute tour, follow a knowledgeable guide around the palace to see the King’s and Queen’s State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors. Then head outside independently to explore the expansive gardens at your leisure (note: an additional fee for the garden is required on days when the fountain show or musical show take place).
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  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$63.84
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Versailles Palace & Garden Tour w. Skip The Line Entry from Paris

Versailles Palace & Garden Tour w. Skip The Line Entry from Paris

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Especially in peak season, the lines at the Palace of Versailles can be hard to believe. Skip them—without waking up at the crack of dawn—on this eminently civilized guided train trip from Paris. Your guide will show you the most magnificent of the 2,000 rooms, including the Hall of Mirrors, the King’s State Apartments, and the King’s Private Apartments, then introduce you to the magical 2,000-acre (800-hectare) gardens.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$113.57
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Versailles Palace Guided Tour from Paris with Optional Gardens & Fountain Show

Versailles Palace Guided Tour from Paris with Optional Gardens & Fountain Show

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Immerse yourself in the opulence and drama of Versailles Palace and Gardens on a fully guided small-group tour from Paris to Versailles. With your skip-the-line ticket, breeze past the queue and join your expert guide for a fun and informative walk through the castle and gardens. Witness the extravagance of Louis XIV—the Sun King—who built up the massive 700-room complex, adorning the space with luxuries fit for the French monarchy.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$90.90
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Versailles Palace Priority Access Guided Tour - Pickup from Paris

Versailles Palace Priority Access Guided Tour - Pickup from Paris

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Surround yourself in the grand spectacle of the Versailles palace and gardens on a small-group tour from Paris. Enjoy pickup from your Paris hotel, then breeze past the queue at Versailles and take a small-group tour through the castle’s ornate interior. Discover the rich tastes of Louis XIV, who built the enormous 700-room complex, adorning the space with extravagance and luxury. Then take a leisurely stroll in the palace gardens before returning to Paris.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$161.23
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Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens & Fountains Show from Paris

Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens & Fountains Show from Paris

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Imagine how the extravagance of Versailles was part of everyday life for Marie Antoinette during a guided tour of the palace with an optional fountain show. Take advantage of skip-the-line access to avoid the long lines at the start of your tour. Gaze in wonder at the Royal Apartments and the Queen’s Apartments, and walk through the glittering Hall of Mirrors to the Salon de la Guerre and the Salon de la Paix. Plus explore the expansive gardens on your own after the palace tour.
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  • 5 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$114.38
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Versailles Palace & Gardens Priority Access Guided Tour from Versailles

Versailles Palace & Gardens Priority Access Guided Tour from Versailles

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Witness the opulence of one of Europe's most magnificent royal residences on a guided tour of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles. Skip the long lines with priority entrance, and explore the decadent salons and chambers where kings and queens of France once held court. Stroll through the expansive, World Heritage gardens, and add a regal flair to your visit with an optional fountain or music show on certain days.
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  • 2 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$56.27
Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Skip the Line Access from Paris

Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Skip the Line Access from Paris

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Breeze past the large crowds at Versailles on this 4-hour tour, including skip-the-line access. Follow your guide through the palace and gardens of Louis XIV, including all entrance fees and round-trip transportation from central Paris.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$158.37
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Versailles Palace and Giverny Monet House Guided Visit with Lunch from Paris

Versailles Palace and Giverny Monet House Guided Visit with Lunch from Paris

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Many visitors to France make time to visit both the Palace of Versailles and Monet's Impressionist garden at Giverny. This day trip from Paris allows you to do both. First, wander through the lush landscape around the artist’s residence, which served as inspiration for his Nymphéas (Water Lilies) series. After lunch, head to Versailles and visit Louis XIV's lavish royal palace. On particular dates, you see the fountains on display.
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  • 9 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$229.84
Versailles Palace Audio-Guided Tour by Shuttle from Paris

Versailles Palace Audio-Guided Tour by Shuttle from Paris

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Gain entry to the famous Palace of Versailles without waiting in line with this 5-hour skip the line tour from Central Paris. With priority access to the UNESCO World Heritage site, don your audio tour (available in eleven languages) to listen as you walk through the legendary State Apartments and the Hall of Mirrors. Stroll through the lush gardens, designed by André Le Nôtre, and learn about Louis XIV, the flashy king who once inhabited this opulent residence. Round-trip transportation from two departure points in Paris via air-conditioned bus is included.
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  • 7 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$88.73
Versailles Palace & Gardens Guided Tour

Versailles Palace & Gardens Guided Tour

460
Spend a half-day exploring the unforgettable attractions of Versailles, the extraordinary gardens and opulent palace that are both on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. Follow a knowledgeable guide through the historic buildings and monuments of King Louis XIV's 17th-century residence, imagining the ornately-decorated Baroque rooms as a private home for the royal family and the nobility they entertained. Enjoy it all without waiting in the long queues, thanks to this skip-the-line admission ticket.
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  • 2 hours 15 minutes
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$96.31
Versailles Bike Tour with Palace Timed Entry Ticket & Marie-Antoinette's Domain

Versailles Bike Tour with Palace Timed Entry Ticket & Marie-Antoinette's Domain

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Pedal your way around the parks of Versailles and enjoy timed entrance to the magnificent palace on this full-day tour from Paris. Learn the secrets of palace life, the truth about Marie Antoinette and the palace’s role in the French Revolution on a bike tour of Marie-Antoinette's Hamlet and the Petit and Grand Trianons. Next, bypass the queue and head straight inside the Palace of Versailles, where you have time to explore independently and discover the King’s apartments and famous Hall of Mirrors.
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  • 6 hours 40 minutes
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$117.95
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Versailles Palace Entrance Ticket and Breakfast at Restaurant ORE

Versailles Palace Entrance Ticket and Breakfast at Restaurant ORE

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For a twist on the typical Versailles tour, book this experience that starts with breakfast at Ore, an Alain Ducasse restaurant at the palace. After your meal, explore the palace at your own pace with a skip-the-line ticket and audio guide.
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  • 6 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$86.46
Palace of Versailles Priority Admission

Palace of Versailles Priority Admission

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This ticket gives access to the whole of the Estate of Versailles (Palace, Trianon Estate and the gardens). It allows access to the Palace in the half hour following the chosen time on an individual visit. It also gives priority entrance to the Palace and to the Gardens.
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  • Free Cancellation
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$59.52
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Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour by Train from Paris with Skip-the-Line

Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour by Train from Paris with Skip-the-Line

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There are few palaces as world-famous as Versailles, but with some 10 million annual visitors, you could spend longer queuing outside than exploring inside. This half-day tour from Paris ensures a hassle-free experience with round-trip train transfers from the city, skip-the-line entrance, and a guided tour of the staterooms, palace gardens, and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet (if option selected).
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$107.66
Versailles Palace Live Tour with Gardens Access from Paris

Versailles Palace Live Tour with Gardens Access from Paris

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Discover the Palace of Versailles—one of France’s most popular attractions—and beat the crowds on this half-day sightseeing tour from Paris. In the afternoon, meet your coach in central Paris and head straight to the palace; upon arrival, thanks to your skip-the-line tickets, you can head right in for a guided tour. Afterwards, enjoy free time to explore the palace’s ornate gardens at your own pace before returning to Paris.
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  • 4 hours 50 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$99.55
Versailles Palace Skip the Line Small Group Guided Tour

Versailles Palace Skip the Line Small Group Guided Tour

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France’s Palace of Versailles is so massive, that if you explored it on your own, you’d surely miss something worth seeing or knowing. This Palace of Versailles Skip-the-Line Small-Group Tour takes you through the royal apartments with a guide in a small-group atmosphere so you don’t miss a thing. Plus, you’ll also get special, skip-the-line access to this famous attraction.
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  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$66.86
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Private Versailles Tour | Royal Palace & Gardens Golf Cart Tour

Private Versailles Tour | Royal Palace & Gardens Golf Cart Tour

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Experience the Palace of Versailles and its elegant surrounding gardens with this private tour, complete with skip-the-line access to the palace. Your personal, private guide will escort you through the palace and out into the gardens, where you'll get to zip around on your own four-seat golf cart while learning about the property’s rich history.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$339.78
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Versailles Day Bike Tour from Paris

Versailles Day Bike Tour from Paris

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The gardens of Versailles span an impressive 1,976 acres. Rather than exploring the sprawling grounds on foot, pedal your way around with an informative guide on this full-day Versailles bike tour from Paris. Discover garden trails and tree-lined paths behind the palace, and reach parts of the grounds that visitors on foot do not frequent, including Marie Antoinette's country-style hamlet, the Petit Trianon, and the Grand Trianon. Stop by the Grand Canal before heading inside the Palace of Versailles with Timed Entry admission.
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  • 8 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$117.95
Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour

Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour

495
See various parts of Versailles and its palace grounds on this day trip from Paris via a high-speed train. When you arrive, cruise around town and the grounds of the palace on a bike. Then, skip the long lines of the palace and enjoy a guided tour where you walk through the famous gardens and see the fountains. You also stop at the farmers market, visit Marie Antoinette's hamlet, and enjoy a picnic lunch by the Grand Canal with views of the palace.
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  • 8 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$162.32
Versailles Palace Skip The Line Access Half Day Private & Tailored Guided Tour

Versailles Palace Skip The Line Access Half Day Private & Tailored Guided Tour

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During this private excursion, beat the crowds at the popular Palace of Versailles with skip-the-line admission tickets, while learning more from your professional art historian guide than travelers exploring independently. Ideal for first-time visitors or those on a time budget, visit the palace, gardens, the Hall of Mirrors, and more, in only half a day.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$459.89
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Versailles Half Day Trip from Paris with Audio Guided Visit

Versailles Half Day Trip from Paris with Audio Guided Visit

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This tour allows you to explore Versailles independently and includes round-trip transportation from Paris to help make things easier for you when traveling. Skip the hassle of figuring out your own transport and settle in for the ride to Versailles, listening to recorded audio commentary about the French landmark as you relax on the way over, with priority access admission to the palace and gardens included.
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  • 5 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$90.18
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Versailles Château & Gardens Walking Tour from Paris by Train

Versailles Château & Gardens Walking Tour from Paris by Train

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Book this half-day Palace of Versailles tour that includes round-trip train transport from Paris, a tour of the gardens and a timed entry ticket into the Palace. After reaching Versailles by RER train, an informative guide takes on you a pleasant 2-hour tour of the garden grounds. Then, enter the Palace with a timed-entry ticket and explore its stately rooms at your own pace before returning to Paris via train at a time of your choosing.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$81.16
Versailles Domain Guided Day Bike Tour with Palace Entrance from Paris by Train

Versailles Domain Guided Day Bike Tour with Palace Entrance from Paris by Train

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Experience the magnificence of Versailles on a fun full-day bike tour, including round-trip transfers by train from Paris. Meet your guide on arrival and spend the day pedaling around the beautiful parks, royal gardens, and forest trails. Stop to explore Marie Antoinette’s hamlet, snap photos of the grandiose palace from unique viewpoints and enjoy a picnic (own expense) along the Versailles' Grand Canal.
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  • 8 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$117.95
Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens, Trianons & The Hamlet

Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens, Trianons & The Hamlet

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Make the most of your visit to the incomparable Versailles Palace and Gardens with a full-day tour. Stroll through the Gardens of Versailles (Jardins de Versailles) with your guide, who helps bring the history of the UNESCO-listed site to life and offers insights into Marie Antoinette's Estate. Tour the opulent Palace of Versailles (Chateau de Versailles). Visitors on Sunday can take advantage of the weekly spectacular fountain show in the gardens.
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  • 7 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$147.17
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What are people saying about Palace of Versailles

YELENA_W, Sep 2023
Excellent!! Highly recommend!!
This was by far one of, if not the best experiences we had while in Paris. Our guide Amalie was exceptional. She was very knowledgeable and passionate of the history of Versailles. This tour covered a lot of the Palace of Versailles including the gardens and the food markets in the city. In my opinion, it would not be necessary to book a separate food market tour because you are able to see and taste things in the food market there.
Tracey_C, Sep 2023
Sisters Trip
The tour at The Palace of Versailles was epic! Our tour guide, Alison (9/2/23 at 2:30om). She highlighted pertinent information about the history which kept us engaged and was extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour
Janine_L, Jun 2023
Full day tour of Versialles
We loved the entire tour. We booked the full day so that we could see it all. Our guide, Marson (not sure of spelling) was wonderful. While the Palace of Versailles was crowded, once you get out into the gardens, the crowds seem much less. Do not miss Marie Antoinette's gardens at the Petit Trianon! Wow, her Hamlet was so idyllic and peaceful. Thanks for a great tour.
J_C, Aug 2023
Great guides and bus driver, be on time!
Michelle was passionate about money and sharing his history and influences. She added a lot of energy and was very great and organizing all of us to avoid misses busses and stops. Severin was also fantastic at sharing the history of Versailles and the three Louis. This group is basic so simple clean bus, but passionate tour guides. Really enjoyed it!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What are Palace of Versailles hours of operation?
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Palace of Versailles hours of operation: Tues–Sun 9am – 6:30pm in summer; 9am – 5:30pm in winter. Gardens and park open daily. Closed Jan 1, Apr 5, May 1, May 24, Nov 1, and Dec 25.. Buy tickets in advance on Viator. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund.
Q:Should I book Palace of Versailles tickets in advance?
A:
We recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot since Palace of Versailles can get crowded. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund.
Q:How much does it cost to visit Palace of Versailles 2023?
A:
Currently, an entrance ticket to Palace of Versailles costs USD 59.52. Guided Palace of Versailles tours start around USD 59.52 per person.
People Also Ask
Q:How long do you need at the Palace of Versailles?
A:You’ll need at least three hours to get a feel for the Palace of Versailles and its gardens, but it’s worth spending an entire day there to explore at a relaxed pace. For lunch, you can bring a picnic or grab something to eat at one of the many food and drink outlets.
Q:What is the best day of the week to visit the Palace of Versailles?
A:If you’re looking to avoid the crowds, the best days to visit the Palace of Versailles and its gardens are Wednesday and Thursday. The palace is closed on Mondays, which leads a lot of early-week visitors to come on Tuesdays instead, while Fridays attract pre-weekend crowds.
Q:What is the best time to arrive at the Palace of Versailles?
A:The best time to arrive at the Palace of Versailles is as soon as it opens in the morning, when it’s the least crowded. If you only want to spend a couple of hours there, arrive later in the afternoon, when the majority of the people have gone.
Q:What are the Palace of Versailles hours?
A:The Palace of Versailles is open from morning until early evening during the low season (November-March) and stays open an hour later during the April-October high season. The gardens, the park, and the Estate of Trianon also stay open later during the high season.
Q:Can you bring backpacks into the Palace of Versailles?
A:Yes, you can bring backpacks of a certain size into the Palace of Versailles. The maximum bag size you’re allowed is 21.65 x 13.75 x 7.75 inches (55 x 35 x 20 centimeters). If your bag is larger, you’ll have to leave it in one of the free lockers in the South Ministers’ Wing.
Q:When is the Palace of Versailles closed?
A:The Palace of Versailles, the Estate of Trianon, and the Gardens of Versailles are closed on Mondays and on select public holidays (Christmas, New Year’s Day, and May 1). The surrounding park is open daily throughout the year. Note that the palace is sometimes forced to close in severe weather.