Welcome to Versailles

The Palace of Versailles, the Grand and the Petit Trianon are closed.
You may choose a ticket online.

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.
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.

Emergency campaign

Help the Palace of Versailles

Make a donation Know more

3°C - 11°C

The Palace

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

Closed

The estate of Trianon

A place of intimacy

Closed

The Gardens

The art of perspective

Closed

The Park

A haven of greenery

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

History of Versailles for kids

Once upon a time Versailles

Discover the history of the Palace of Versailles and its main characters in this illustrated film for a young audience!

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.

Life of the estate

Restoration of the Royal Chapel

More than forty years after its last major restoration, the Royal Chapel is requiring an urgent intervention on the roof timbers, the roof and decorative lead work, the statues and the window frames and stained glass. Follow the live of the restoration of this architectural masterpiece.

Virtual exhibition

Discover the Palace from home

Virtual exhibitions

Let's plunge into interactive frescoes and discovers the paintings, sculptures and engravings in a new light.

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.

What's on

Exhibition

Virtual tour Versailles Revival

The exhibition Versailles Revival 1867-1937 traces a astonishing moment in the history of art when Versailles takes its place among the literary, painting and music. Discover or rediscover the exhibition with the 360 ° virtual tour.

Virtual experience

virtual view of the Queen's house in Marie-Antoinette's estate

Live the 3D experience

A virtual visit of the Queen's hamlet

The Queen's hamlet in the Trianon Gardens is an idyllic place for a stroll. Upon restorating and refurnishing the key feature of the Hamlet, discover it in 3D wherever you are.

Choosing your ticket

Tickets, guided tours, free admissions...

More information

Getting to Versailles

Opening times, access, public transportation...

More information

Visiting Versailles

Advice and routes to better plan your visit

More information

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.

I support Versailles

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.

More information

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.