Welcome to Versailles

The Palace of Versailles, the Grand and the Petit Trianon are closed.
The park of Versailles, the lake of the Swiss Guard and the Estate of Marly are open to walking from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The last access to the Park is at 5.30 p.m.
Access to the Park is possible by the Queen's gate, the Saint Anthony gate and the Sailors gate.
Conditions to access the estate of Versailles.

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The Palace

From the seat of power to a museum of the history of France

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The estate of Trianon

A place of intimacy

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The Gardens

The art of perspective

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The Park

A haven of greenery

Open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pmAttendance: low

The Royal Tennis Court

The royal tennis court

On 20 June 1789, the Royal Tennis Court of Versailles played a major part in French history. From being a royal sports hall during the reign of Louis XIV, it became synonymous with the foundation of French democracy and will be forever linked to a key episode in the French Revolution.

Life on the estate

Games and sport at Versailles

A “green lung” just 16 kilometres from Paris, the estate managed by the Public Institution of the Palace of Versailles draws a great many nature lovers and sports enthusiasts every day. Make the most of this exceptional natural heritage on your own or with friends, as a family or a club.

Life on the estate

Acquisitions

Discover the latest acquisitions by the Palace of Versailles.

Virtual exhibition

The virtual exhibition that puts Versailles in the picture!

The palace of Versailles in comic books

From Louis XIII’s hunting lodge to the Treaty of Versailles, these authors and drawers bring History to life with their imagined visions of the events which made Versailles.

Exhibitions

At the Palace / The Palace

Hyacinthe Rigaud or the Sun Portrait

The Palace of Versailles will be presenting the first major monographic exhibition dedicated to the work of Hyacinthe Rigaud. This most famous portraitist of the Sun King dominated portraiture for nearly a century and set new codes in the discipline.

Partnership

The French American Cultural Foundation

Through our new partnership with the French American Cultural Foundation, American citizens can easily support the Palace of Versailles. During these difficult times, the Palace needs your support more than ever. Discover more on this Foundation.

Exhibitions

From February 28 to May 31 2021

Virtually Versailles

After Singapore in 2019, the next stop on the tour of the “Virtually Versailles” digital exhibition will be Shanghai’s Xitiandi Style Mall. The event will take place from 28 February to 31 May 2021 and will offer an immersive journey into the world of the Palace, its décor, collections and gardens.

Choosing your ticket

Tickets, guided tours, free admissions...

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Getting to Versailles

Opening times, access, public transportation...

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Visiting Versailles

Advice and routes to better plan your visit

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Make an online donation

Take part in the history of the palace of Versailles by supporting a project that suits you: adopt a linden tree, contribute to the missions of the Palace or participate in the refurnishing of the royal apartments.

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The official Palace of Versailles app.

The app includes the audioguide tour of the Palace and an interactive map of the Estate. It can be used without an Internet connection.

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22,000 artworks to discover online

With 60,000 artworks, collections of Versailles illustrate 5 centuries of French History. This set reflects the dual vocation of the Palace once inhabited by the sovereigns and then a museum dedicated "to all the glories of France" inaugurated by Louis-Philippe in 1837.