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Discover the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles at your own pace with timed entry, ensuring a seamless visit to one of France’s most iconic landmarks.
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Explore the Palace’s lavish interiors, including the Hall of Mirrors, where golden chandeliers and intricate frescoes reflect centuries of royal opulence.
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Stroll through the expansive Park of Versailles, visit the weekend-only Gallery of Coaches, or see the historic Royal Tennis Court, open Tuesday to Sunday.
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Experience exclusive exhibitions like Guillaume Bresson's showcase (until May 25, 2025), adding a contemporary artistic touch to this historic palace.
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Enhance your visit with optional upgrades like a passport ticket for full estate access, a high-tea experience at Ore restaurant, or round-trip transfers from Paris.
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Discover the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles at your own pace with timed entry, ensuring a seamless visit to one of France’s most iconic landmarks.
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Explore the Palace’s lavish interiors, including the Hall of Mirrors, where golden chandeliers and intricate frescoes reflect centuries of royal opulence.
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Stroll through the expansive Park of Versailles, visit the weekend-only Gallery of Coaches, or see the historic Royal Tennis Court, open Tuesday to Sunday.
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Experience exclusive exhibitions like Guillaume Bresson's showcase (until May 25, 2025), adding a contemporary artistic touch to this historic palace.
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Enhance your visit with optional upgrades like a passport ticket for full estate access, a high-tea experience at Ore restaurant, or round-trip transfers from Paris.
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Book a professional 90-minute guided tour of the Palace, in a small group of 15 or less.
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Your tickets include priority access to the Palace, a multilingual expert guide, and access to the State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, and ongoing exhibitions.
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Upgrade to a premium experience which includes a guided tour of the entire estate (Palace + Trianon Estate) including musical/fountain shows in the Gardens between Apr–Oct.
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Upgrade to an exclusive tour of the King's Private Apartments and the estate.
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Book a professional 90-minute guided tour of the Palace, in a small group of 15 or less.
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Your tickets include priority access to the Palace, a multilingual expert guide, and access to the State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, and ongoing exhibitions.
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Upgrade to a premium experience which includes a guided tour of the entire estate (Palace + Trianon Estate) including musical/fountain shows in the Gardens between Apr–Oct.
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Upgrade to an exclusive tour of the King's Private Apartments and the estate.
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Exclusive savings on your combo ticket to the Louvre Museum & Palace of Versailles. Experience the best of French art & architecture with a single booking.
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Timed entry to the Louvre guarantees entry within 30 minutes of your time slot. Plug in the multilingual audio guide and enjoy a self-guided visit to one of the world's most popular museums.
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Admire the Mona Lisa, Liberty Leading the People, the Venus de Milo, and other artworks; the museum contains 500,000 objects and 35,000 works of art.
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Visit the Versailles Palace with your passport ticket which gives access to the entire estate, including the palace, Trianon Estate, and the Gardens.
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Skip the ticket line with your timed entry, access the temporary exhibitions, visit the Hall of Mirrors & State Apartments in the palace, and step out into the Gardens for a magical experience of the musical gardens & fountains show.
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Exclusive savings on your combo ticket to the Louvre Museum & Palace of Versailles. Experience the best of French art & architecture with a single booking.
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Timed entry to the Louvre guarantees entry within 30 minutes of your time slot. Plug in the multilingual audio guide and enjoy a self-guided visit to one of the world's most popular museums.
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Admire the Mona Lisa, Liberty Leading the People, the Venus de Milo, and other artworks; the museum contains 500,000 objects and 35,000 works of art.
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Visit the Versailles Palace with your passport ticket which gives access to the entire estate, including the palace, Trianon Estate, and the Gardens.
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Skip the ticket line with your timed entry, access the temporary exhibitions, visit the Hall of Mirrors & State Apartments in the palace, and step out into the Gardens for a magical experience of the musical gardens & fountains show.
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Forget planning your travel logistics; board an air-conditioned coach from central Paris and head to the Versailles Palace.
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Skip the ticket line to enter and explore the palace at your own pace. From the dazzling Hall of Mirrors to the grand State Apartments, each space tells you a story of the past.
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Break for a rejuvenating walk, either in the Park or in the Gardens (complimentary access between Nov-Mar.
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Upgrade your tickets for a Palace tour with an English-speaking guide, with access to the garden shows.
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Enhance your upgrade by opting for a small-group guided tour of 15 or fewer, making the tour more intimate and the guide available to all your questions.
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Forget planning your travel logistics; board an air-conditioned coach from central Paris and head to the Versailles Palace.
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Skip the ticket line to enter and explore the palace at your own pace. From the dazzling Hall of Mirrors to the grand State Apartments, each space tells you a story of the past.
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Break for a rejuvenating walk, either in the Park or in the Gardens (complimentary access between Nov-Mar.
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Upgrade your tickets for a Palace tour with an English-speaking guide, with access to the garden shows.
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Enhance your upgrade by opting for a small-group guided tour of 15 or fewer, making the tour more intimate and the guide available to all your questions.
- An exclusive guided tour of King Louis XIV's private apartments, followed by a self-exploration of the Versailles Palace.
- Walk through different rooms at the apartment—the clock, the dispatch, the games room, and the bedchamber, admiring the intrinsic details of furnishings and interiors.
- The tour is multilingual, allowing you to choose a language of your choice and it is exclusive—access to areas that are otherwise closed off to the public.
- After your 90-minute tour, skip the ticket line and explore the palace at your own pace.
- Visit the State Apartments, admire the Hall of Mirrors, tour the Gallery of Coaches, and take a rejuvenating stroll through the French-style gardens.
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- An exclusive guided tour of King Louis XIV's private apartments, followed by a self-exploration of the Versailles Palace.
- Walk through different rooms at the apartment—the clock, the dispatch, the games room, and the bedchamber, admiring the intrinsic details of furnishings and interiors.
- The tour is multilingual, allowing you to choose a language of your choice and it is exclusive—access to areas that are otherwise closed off to the public.
- After your 90-minute tour, skip the ticket line and explore the palace at your own pace.
- Visit the State Apartments, admire the Hall of Mirrors, tour the Gallery of Coaches, and take a rejuvenating stroll through the French-style gardens.
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Experience the rarely accessible Royal Gardens, with fountains and water features set to the sounds of Baroque music.
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Step back in time at the Musical Fountains Show, a spectacular journey through music, lights, and water.
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Opt for the night show and enjoy a stunning fireworks finale.
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Prefer a daytime stroll? Choose the Musical Gardens Show, where water jets at the Water Theater Grove, Mirror Pool, and Neptune Pool synchronize with baroque tunes.
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Upgrade for VIP perks like dedicated parking, direct access through Neptune Gate, and a glass of champagne.
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Fun Fact: The Palace of Versailles was originally a hunting lodge before it became the grand palace it is today.
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Experience the rarely accessible Royal Gardens, with fountains and water features set to the sounds of Baroque music.
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Step back in time at the Musical Fountains Show, a spectacular journey through music, lights, and water.
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Opt for the night show and enjoy a stunning fireworks finale.
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Prefer a daytime stroll? Choose the Musical Gardens Show, where water jets at the Water Theater Grove, Mirror Pool, and Neptune Pool synchronize with baroque tunes.
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Upgrade for VIP perks like dedicated parking, direct access through Neptune Gate, and a glass of champagne.
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Fun Fact: The Palace of Versailles was originally a hunting lodge before it became the grand palace it is today.
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Wander through the Trianon Estate, intimate spaces built by the royals to gain some respite from their everyday royal duties.
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It is home to the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, Queen's Hamlet, and their ornamental gardens.
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Discover the lavish furnishings dating back to the First Empire, including Napoleon's residential period at the Grand Trianon.
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Enjoy a walk through the English-style gardens designed by the queen herself. It features a pond, stream, grassy hills, rare species of trees, and a few ornamental structures.
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Conclude your tour with a visit to the Queen's Hamlet, a picturesque rustic village comprised of cottages with thatched roofs, a big lake, and a mill.
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Wander through the Trianon Estate, intimate spaces built by the royals to gain some respite from their everyday royal duties.
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It is home to the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, Queen's Hamlet, and their ornamental gardens.
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Discover the lavish furnishings dating back to the First Empire, including Napoleon's residential period at the Grand Trianon.
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Enjoy a walk through the English-style gardens designed by the queen herself. It features a pond, stream, grassy hills, rare species of trees, and a few ornamental structures.
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Conclude your tour with a visit to the Queen's Hamlet, a picturesque rustic village comprised of cottages with thatched roofs, a big lake, and a mill.
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Step into royalty on a guided visit to Versailles Palace, Petit Trianon, and their gardens, once home to French kings and queens.
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Walk through the Hall of Mirrors and State Apartments as your guide explains their stunning architecture and the grandeur of French royalty.
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Stroll through Versailles’ gardens, designed in French formal style. Enjoy access even on fountain shows and musical garden days.
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Visit the Queen’s Estate, Marie Antoinette’s retreat, and explore her charming, rustic Queen’s Hamlet, built as her ideal countryside.
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From the Petit Trianon, board the little train back to the palace, equipped with baroque music in the background.
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Relax with round-trip transfers from Paris in an air-conditioned coach—no need to worry about logistics, just enjoy Versailles.
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Step into royalty on a guided visit to Versailles Palace, Petit Trianon, and their gardens, once home to French kings and queens.
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Walk through the Hall of Mirrors and State Apartments as your guide explains their stunning architecture and the grandeur of French royalty.
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Stroll through Versailles’ gardens, designed in French formal style. Enjoy access even on fountain shows and musical garden days.
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Visit the Queen’s Estate, Marie Antoinette’s retreat, and explore her charming, rustic Queen’s Hamlet, built as her ideal countryside.
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From the Petit Trianon, board the little train back to the palace, equipped with baroque music in the background.
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Relax with round-trip transfers from Paris in an air-conditioned coach—no need to worry about logistics, just enjoy Versailles.
- Board an AC coach from Paris, for a guided tour of Giverny Gardens & the Palace of Versailles.
- Giverny Gardens was the primary source of inspiration for Monet's artworks, especially his popular Water Lilies series.
- Enjoy full access to the Versailles Palace, including the royal's private retreats at the Trianon Estate and the mesmerizing fountain/musical shows in the Gardens, from April to October.
- Choose between a small-group guided tour (of 8 or less) for an intimate experience or a sizable group (of 20 or less), which are budget-friendly.
- Option for lunch upgrade is included with both group sizes.
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- Board an AC coach from Paris, for a guided tour of Giverny Gardens & the Palace of Versailles.
- Giverny Gardens was the primary source of inspiration for Monet's artworks, especially his popular Water Lilies series.
- Enjoy full access to the Versailles Palace, including the royal's private retreats at the Trianon Estate and the mesmerizing fountain/musical shows in the Gardens, from April to October.
- Choose between a small-group guided tour (of 8 or less) for an intimate experience or a sizable group (of 20 or less), which are budget-friendly.
- Option for lunch upgrade is included with both group sizes.
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About Palace of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles has transformed from Louis XIV's hunting lodge to a symbol of French artistry and power. This UNESCO site, spanning over 800 hectares is home to the Hall of Mirrors, Marie Antoinette's estate, and lush gardens. Wander through the 2,300 rooms to see the extravagance of art and architecture in the era of Louis XIV.
The Queen's House, nestled in the gardens, was rumoured to be haunted by Marie Antoinette's ghost, with sightings of her spectral apparitions wandering the premises.
Versailles nurtured a musical heritage as acclaimed composers like Jean-Baptiste Lully and Christoph Willibald Gluck crafted timeless masterpieces, contributing to an unparalleled musical legacy.
During the winter season, the vast Grand Canal at Versailles transformed into an enchanting ice-skating rink, providing the royal court with the exhilaration of gliding across frozen waters.
In the 17th century, Versailles' gates, sculptures, and interiors shimmered with over 1,000 kilograms of gold leaf, symbolizing the opulent grandeur synonymous with the French monarchy.
Concealed within the palace, a clandestine library held over 4,000 precious books, offering a secluded sanctuary for intellectual pursuits and moments of serene contemplation.
Why visit Palace of Versailles?
Highlights
The Hall of Mirrors
Behold the grandeur of the Hall of Mirrors, where 17 mirrored arches reflect the French monarchy's opulence. It hosted pivotal historical events and provides stunning views of adjacent gardens.
The King's Apartments
Enter the private world of French kings in the opulent King's Apartments. Lavish furnishings and intricate frescoes reveal the monarchs' lives, showcasing historical significance in each chamber.
The Queen's Apartments
Explore the refined Queen's Apartments, dedicated to French queens. Admire diverse designs reflecting different queens' tastes throughout history, enchanting visitors with regal elegance and sophistication.
The Chapel Royal
Feel the spiritual ambience at the Chapel Royal, adorned with stunning frescoes, sculptures, and intricate woodwork. Step into this magnificent place of worship, experiencing awe and reverence!
Gardens and Sculptures
Wander through meticulously landscaped gardens adorned with breathtaking sculptures. Escape the palace's luxury, finding tranquillity amidst nature while appreciating the artistry of landscape designers.
The Trianon Estate
Venture into the Trianon Palaces, smaller royal residences providing privacy. Marvel at the neoclassical architecture of the Petite Trianon and stroll through charming surrounding gardens.
Gallery of Great Battles
Immerse yourself in the vast Gallery of Great Battles, which displays monumental paintings depicting key moments in French military history. Gain insights into the nation's military prowess and history.
The Royal Opera
Experience the splendour of the Royal Opera, an 18th-century architectural masterpiece. Admire ornate decorations and grasp the historical significance of this venue, once hosting lavish performances attended by French royalty.
Plan your visit
Main Entrance
To enter the Palace of Versailles, all visitors must pass through the grille d’Honneur, the main entrance adorned with gilded panels. After the security check, you’ll find yourself in the majestic Courtyard of Honour.
Entrance A
Reserved for ticket holders, Entrance A at the left side of Cour d'Honneur allows direct access for online bookings. Free entry-eligible individuals, including under-18s and EU residents under 26, also use Entrance A.
Entrance B
Located on the right side of Cour d'Honneur, Entrance B is exclusive for group tour ticket holders. Enjoy a less crowded entry experience compared to other entrances.
Entrance H
Designed for differently-abled visitors and their companions, Entrance H on the left side of the courtyard provides ramps and an elevator. Guards assist with car or taxi access, allowing a smooth 200-meter journey to the entrance, bypassing lines.
Guided Tour Entrance
If you are on a guided tour, use the North Ministers Wing on the right side of Cour d'Honneur for quicker entry, experiencing shorter lines than Entrance A. Expect a 10-15 minute wait.
- 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)
A cloakroom is available at the Palace of Versailles.
Charging stations can be found at various parts of the palace.
Free wifi is available throughout the palace.
Baby changing facility is present at the palace.
Toilets are available in the Versailles Palace.
An audioguide is available in 11 languages.
Various dining options are available in the palace.
Wheelchairs on rent are available at the palace.
The Palace of Versailles is wheelchair accessible.
Service animals are allowed inside the palace.
Strollers are permitted inside the Versailles Palace.
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